Investment Visa

The Investment Visa is valid for two years and requires a $47,500 investment in a Certificate of Deposit (CD), real estate, or company shares. No additional investments are required to add dependents. Investment in a CD provides the benefit of Ecuador’s high-interest rates.

The Investment Visa is a path to permanent residency. The investment funds can be withdrawn after you receive permanent residency.

How Much Does an Ecuadorian Investment Visa Cost?

Gringo Visas charges an all-inclusive fee of $1,500 for all Temporary Visas. Adding one dependent costs $1,400. Adding a child under 18 years old costs $600.

Fees include:

  • Government filing

  • Translation of Ecuadorian notarizations for all documents

  • Cedula ID government fee and processing

  • Immigration movement records and forms

  • Power of attorney

  • Gringo Visas service fee

Real estate used for an Investment Visa requires a Visa Lien to be placed on the property. Additional fees for the Visa Lien are required.

All documents must be apostille. You can secure and apostille your documents. Alternatively, Gringo Visas offers apostille for an additional fee.

    • Able to legally work in Ecuador as a professional in your field of expertise, if desired

    • Volunteer for non-profit organizations providing specialized services related to your profession

    • Degree registration never expires and can be used for future Visa applications

    • Apply for an Ecuadorian cedula (Ecuadorian ID)

    • Sign up for government insurance (IESS)

    • Open checking and saving accounts with banks and cooperatives

    • After 65 years old, you qualify for discounts on many services, including tax refunds (IVA)

    • Add dependants (spouse and children)

    • Ship household possessions duty-free to Ecuador

    • Path to Citizenship

    • Allowed to open a business in the country

    • Qualify for a permanent Visa if you have not left Ecuador for more than 90 days in total during the 21 months

  • Below is a list of requirements for the Professional Visa. Gringo Visas will send you a complete list of required documents, instructions and forms:

    • Passport valid for a minimum of twelve months

    • Certificate of Deposit (CD) of $47,500 held for two full years

    • Bank statements showing minimum monthly income for past three months

      • $475 for applicant

      • Additional $250 for each dependent (spouse and children eligible)

    • FBI background check

    • State police report

    • For dependants:

      • Monthly income of $475 required for first dependent and $250 for each additional dependant

      • Marriage license required for spouse

      • Birth certificate required for children

    • Start the process ideally one year before relocation

    • Recommended minimum six months before relocation

    • Processing time to receive documents from US apostles: up to twelve weeks

    • Processing time in Ecuadorian immigration office: four to six weeks

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Follow the Instructions in the Free Investment Visa Guide

Investment Visa Guide

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Quick Facts About Ecuadorian Visas

Temporary Visa

  • No travel restrictions

  • Can be obtained multiple times

  • First step to a Permanent Visa

Permanent Visa

While holding a Temporary Visa:

  • Apply for a Permanent Visa after 21 months

  • Can’t leave the country for more than 90 days during 21 months

Last-Minute Move?

Gringo Visas can help you obtain all required documents from our US and Ecuador offices.

Already in Ecuador?

No need to go back to the US! You can get fingerprints in any city.