EcuadorRetirement Visa
A retirement pathway for Ecuador. Below are the requirements, fees, and the deep-linked official government source. Verify against the source before applying — visa rules change without notice.
Minimum income
Application fee
Per-dependent fee
Duration
2 years
Renewable
Yes
Tax-residency trigger
183 days / yr
Last verified
2026-05-25
Qualification readout
Family allowed
Yes
Path to permanent residency
Yes · after 2yr
Health insurance required
Yes
Launched
2017
Pensionado-style retirement visa under LOMH 2025 Art. 60. NOT age-restricted despite 'Jubilado' (retired) naming — applicant must demonstrate stable pension income from abroad, not necessarily age-based. Income = 3 × SBU (2025 SBU USD 470 → 3 SBU = USD 1,410; Acuerdo Ministerial 70 2024-06-28 references USD 1,350 baseline). +USD 250/mo per dependent. Fees: USD 50 solicitud + USD 270 issuance (50% senior discount at 65+; 100% exempt for ≥30% disability). After 21 months of effective residency, eligible to apply for Residencia Permanente. Health insurance required. Sister to EC Visa de Residencia Temporal Rentista (income SOURCE differs: pension vs investment dividends/rental).
Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.
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