Ecuador Rentista Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇪🇨 Ecuador
Program
Rentista Visa
Local Name
Visa de Rentista
Type
Passive income
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
(24 mo)
Min Stay
275 days
per 12 months
Residency for individuals with stable passive income of at least $1,446/month from sources such as rental properties, dividends, annuities, trust distributions, or royalties.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
$1,446/mo
Application Fee
$450
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
Extra per Dependent
$250
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
Territorial System — foreign passive income exempt
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
3 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
Eligible income: rental property income, investment dividends/interest, annuity payments, trust fund distributions, royalties, structured settlements, bond interest. Need 6 months of bank statements showing regular deposits. All documents must be apostilled. Private health insurance from a provider with Ecuador coverage is required.
📋 ALSO IN ECUADOR
Ecuador also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (Visa Nomada) (digital nomad visa)