🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇪🇨 Ecuador
Visa Name
Digital Nomad Visa (Visa Nomada)
Local Name
Visa de Residencia Temporal Rentista para Trabajo Remoto
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Max Duration
48 months
Income Requirement
$1,446/mo
($17,352/yr)
Application Fee
$450
Tax Status
Territorial
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Extra Income per Dependent
$250/mo
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Territorial
Tax Regime
Territorial tax system
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Years to Residency
2 years
Leads to Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
3 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online, embassy
Processing Time
10–30 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Income requirement is 3x unified basic salary (~$1,446/month in 2026). Application $50, visa $400. Grants Ecuadorian cedula (national ID). After 21 months, eligible for permanent residency (eliminates income requirements). Separate from the Professional Visa which has different requirements. $250/month per additional adult dependent.
🏠 ALSO IN ECUADOR
Ecuador also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Jubilado Visa (retirement)
- Rentista Visa (passive income)
- Investor Visa (investor visa)
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING DIGITAL NOMAD VISA (VISA NOMADA)