Ecuador · Digital Nomad Visa

Residencia Temporal de Nómada Digital

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
4/10 diff
Moderate

Ecuador temporary residence for remote workers / digital nomads. Requires foreign-source remote-work income of at least …

Min income
€1,261/mo
Processing
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Not required
Direct answer

Ecuador temporary residence for remote workers / digital nomads. Requires foreign-source remote-work income of at least 3 Salarios Básicos Unificados per month, stored as USD 1,446/month and EUR 1,260.88 for comparison. Also requires health insurance valid for the visa period, police/background certificate, USD 50 application fee plus USD 270 granting fee, and USD 250 additional monthly income per dependent. Validity: up to 2 years.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
24 months
Processing Time
Min Income
€1,261/mo
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
4/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredYes

Financial Requirements

ItemAmount
Minimum Income€1,261/mo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

QUITO
Single (monthly)€747
Family (monthly)€1,917
Rent 1BR (center)€460
Groceries€187
Transport pass€45
CUENCA
Single (monthly)€598
Family (monthly)€1,656
Rent 1BR (center)€276
Groceries€150
Transport pass€36
GUAYAQUIL
Single (monthly)€690
Family (monthly)€1,794
Rent 1BR (center)€437
Groceries€172
Transport pass€41

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Residencia Temporal de Nómada Digital?

Ecuador temporary residence for remote workers / digital nomads. Requires foreign-source remote-work income of at least 3 Salarios Básicos Unificados per month, stored as USD 1,446/month and EUR 1,260.88 for comparison. Also requires health insurance valid for the visa period, police/background certificate, USD 50 application fee plus USD 270 granting fee, and USD 250 additional monthly income per dependent. Validity: up to 2 years.

What are the financial requirements for the Residencia Temporal de Nómada Digital?

Applicants need minimum income of €1,261/mo. Additional costs may include relocation expenses, insurance, and document attestation.

Can the Residencia Temporal de Nómada Digital lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Ecuador?

Yes. Ecuador offers 7 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Ecuador country page.

What is the cost of living in Ecuador?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: QUITO: €747/mo; CUENCA: €598/mo; GUAYAQUIL: €690/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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