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Ecuador Temporary Residence - Person of Independent Means

12 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary residence for lawful recurring income not based on Ecuadorian employment.

Route type
Independent means
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Category BasisThe published category is based on lawful recurring income not based on Ecuadorian employment.
  • Criminal Record Last Five YearsWhere applicable, an apostilled or legalised criminal record covering relevant residence during the last five years is required.
  • Electronic Visa IssueAfter approval and payment, the issued visa is delivered electronically.
  • Lawful MeansThe applicant must show lawful means supporting the residence category.
  • No Dependent Employment BasisEligibility does not rely on an Ecuadorian dependent-employment contract.
  • Online Or Consular ProcessThe application is made through a competent zonal office or Ecuadorian consular mission.
  • Passport Original And CopyA valid passport and copy are required.
  • Stable Lawful Incomedeberá presentar los documentos que certifiquen el ingreso mensual de rentas lícitas a título personal en el exterior o en territorio ecuatoriano, tales como contratos de arrendamiento, títulos de inversión y otros similares, iguales o superiores a (3) tres Salarios Básicos Unificados del trabajador en generalchecked 2026-08-03 · Reglamento a la Ley Orgánica de Movilidad Humana, article 63; 2026 SBU fixed by Ministry of Labour Agreement MDT-2025-195; verified 3 August 2026
  • Visa FormThe Ministry's visa and transfer application form is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe published category is based on lawful recurring income not based on Ecuadorian employment.
  • Official source basisThe published category is based on lawful recurring income not based on Ecuadorian employment.
  • Report summaryThe published category is based on lawful recurring income not based on Ecuadorian employment.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Ecuador?
The official source states: Temporary residence for lawful recurring income not based on Ecuadorian employment.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

Every answer is quoted from the official cancilleria.gob.ec page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source cancilleria.gob.ecLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Ecuador government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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