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EcuadorInvestors & entrepreneursLast checked October 16, 2026

Visa de residencia temporal rentista para trabajo remoto

Visa Nómada

An Ecuadorian temporary residence visa in the 'rentista' category for foreigners who work remotely for employers or clients abroad, or own a company registered abroad. It is issued by the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana through the online e-VISAS platform. It lasts up to 2 years, and temporary residence can lead to permanent residence after 21 months.

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Life in Ecuador

Money

3

Currency

US Dollar

USD

US Dollar

Cost of living

44

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

5–37%

Income tax (national)

VAT (IVA) 15% · social security 9.45%

2026 table: taxable income up to USD 12,208 exempt; 37% above USD 109,956.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.1

#57 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreign remote workers, freelancers or foreign-company owners who want to live in Ecuador while earning foreign-source income.

Eligibility

  • Remote work for foreign parties

    Applicants work or provide services remotely, as employees or independently, for an employer, client or company domiciled abroad, or own a company registered abroad.

  • Minimum foreign income

    Show foreign-source income of at least 3 SBU per month for the 3 months before applying, or 36 SBU per year, on international account statements.

    Minimum foreign income (2026 SBU)

    SBU value2026 amount
    USD 482
    Per month3 SBU
    USD 1,446
    • Monthly income must be shown for the 3 months before applying
    • Alternative: 36 SBU per year
    Official wording

    Foreign-source income of at least 3 Salarios Básicos Unificados (SBU) per month for the 3 months before applying, or 36 SBU per year, shown on international account statements. The 2026 SBU is USD 482, so 3 SBU is USD 1,446.

  • Lawful means of living

    Show lawful means of living under Acuerdo Ministerial No. 70 of 28 June 2024.

    Official wording

    Applicants show lawful means of living under Acuerdo Ministerial No. 70 of 28 June 2024.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementHealth insurance
  • Document checklistOnline visa application form (e-VISAS)
  • FeesVisa application

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  • 8 documents
  • 2 fees
  • 8 steps
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