Visa guides
Start with the reason you are coming to Ecuador. Each section covers the visas in that route and links to the official guidance.
6 topics · 13 resources · Ecuadorian only
Visitor & short-stay
Visitor & short-stay routes for Ecuador.
- Visa-free tourist entry (short stay on arrival)Visa route
- Tourist visitor visa (90 days)Visa route
- Transit visitor visaVisa route
Work & skilled
Work & skilled routes for Ecuador.
- Temporary residence work visa (employment)Visa route
- Temporary residence visa for autonomous work and professional servicesVisa route
Study
Study routes for Ecuador.
- Student temporary residence visaVisa route
Family & partner
Family & partner routes for Ecuador.
- Family sponsorship visa (amparo)Visa route
- Permanent residence by marriage or common-law unionVisa route
Business & investor
Business & investor routes for Ecuador.
- Investor temporary residence visaVisa route
- Rentista (independent income) visaVisa route
- Digital nomad visa (rentista for remote work)Visa route
Residence & citizenship
Residence & citizenship routes for Ecuador.
- Permanent residence (after 21 months of temporary residence)Visa route
- Ecuadorian nationality by naturalisationVisa route