Ecuador · Skilled Worker Visa

Residencia Temporal de Trabajador

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology

5.5/10 diff

Challenging

Visa de residencia temporal para extranjeros con contrato laboral en el Ecuador (relación de dependencia público o priva…

Min income

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Processing

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Path to PR

Job offer

Required

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Direct answer

Visa de residencia temporal para extranjeros con contrato laboral en el Ecuador (relación de dependencia público o privado). Requiere contrato notariado con empleador registrado en el Ministerio de Trabajo. Empleador debe ofrecer mín. SBU USD 482/mes. 2 años renovable 1 vez. Lleva a residencia permanente tras 21 meses continuos.

At a Glance

Visa Duration

24 months

Processing Time

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Min Income

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Path to PR

Difficulty

5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age Range	18–65
Job Offer Required	Yes
Sponsorship Required	Yes
Health Insurance Required	No

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	No

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 Trabajador?

Can the Residencia Temporal de Trabajador lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

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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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

www.gob.ec

Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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