🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇪🇨 Ecuador
Program
Investor Visa
Local Name
Visa de Inversionista
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
(24 mo)
One of the cheapest investor visas in the world at just $48,200 (100x Ecuador's minimum wage). Invest via bank CD, real estate, or company equity.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank deposit | USD 48,200 | $48,200 | 1yr | Yes | Optional |
| Real estate | USD 48,200 | $48,200 | -- | Yes | Optional |
| Company capital | USD 48,200 | $48,200 | -- | Yes | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
Territorial System
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
2 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
4 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
30–60 days
Apply from Abroad
No
📝 NOTES
2026 threshold is 100x SBU ($482 = $48,200). Threshold adjusts annually with minimum wage. No obligation to run a business — CD or real estate qualifies. Citizenship possible in ~4 years total with language and civics requirements.
📋 ALSO IN ECUADOR
Ecuador also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (Visa Nomada) (digital nomad visa)
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