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Ecuador Temporary Residence - Digital Nomad / Remote Worker

13 facts quoted from the official source

An official digital nomad route to Ecuador. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Income required
USD 1,446/mo
the lowest published threshold
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.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityWhere applicable, an apostilled or legalised criminal record covering relevant residence during the last five years is required.
  • Client Or Employer Abroad RequiredThe applicant must own a foreign company or work remotely for foreign-domiciled persons or entities.
  • Income History MonthsThe income threshold must be shown for the three months before applying.
  • Income Monthly MinIncome from abroad must equal at least three unified basic salaries per month.
  • Income ThresholdThe applicant must show lawful means supporting the residence category.
  • Remote Work Evidence RequiredContracts, company ownership or foreign-client records must prove the remote activity.
  • Dependant Income SupplementAn additional USD 250 monthly is required for each dependant.checked 2026-07-27
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementHealth coverage valid in Ecuador for the visa period is required.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport and copy are required.
Also stated by the source
  • Application ChannelThe Ministry's visa and transfer application form is required.
  • Eligibility summaryThe applicant must own a foreign company or work remotely for foreign-domiciled persons or entities.
  • Official source basisThe applicant must own a foreign company or work remotely for foreign-domiciled persons or entities.
  • Report summaryThe applicant must own a foreign company or work remotely for foreign-domiciled persons or entities.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is USD 1,446/mo (income), from the official record.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health coverage valid in Ecuador for the visa period is required.

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

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 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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