Homeowners insurance (or home & contents insurance) is available in Ecuador. But, it's likely to be a little different from what you're used to. This insurance market is still immature in Ecuador, with many locals preferring to protect their homes with other means rather than take out an insurance policy. We've spoken with Carlos from […]
2021 was a year of massive change for our family. We welcomed our newest son, Billy, into the family & one month earlier we finalized the acquisition of our 1st business in Ecuador. We’ve spent a lot of time adjusting to these changes but we’re super grateful for the lessons we’ve learned along the way. […]
One of the key considerations of expats moving to Ecuador is health insurance and the quality of healthcare. And, rightly so. This can be especially true for those coming from the US where the price of healthcare continues to soar, making it unaffordable for many retirees to continue to live there. This guide provides all […]
It feels like we're still catching our breath from Ecuador's 2021 visa updates. Given we swore in a new President after these 2021 visa changes, it's little surprise we have a raft of new visa rules to work our way through for 2022. Income requirements for Retirement & Rentista visas have tripled It appears as […]
Our Ecuador Residency Visa Calculator helps you quickly determine which temporary residency visas you may be eligible for. Try it out below, it should only take 30 seconds! Calculate Your Ecuadorian Visa Eligibility How to use the visa calculator Start by answering the first question. Your response will determine the next question, and so on. […]
Ecuador is one of the easiest countries to obtain a long-term visa. There are multiple pathways to residency and the investment is relatively low. After reading this guide you should have all the Ecuador visa information you need to decide whether Ecuador is a viable long-term option for you. You may even have 2 or […]
Unfortunately, the answer to this question is more nuanced than it really should be. This has led to some confusion amongst expats, and even lawyers and facilitators. What is clear is that you need health insurance before you can apply for your cédula. This is universally accepted. But, whether you need health insurance as part […]
New requirements are now in force when entering Ecuador. From 30th August 2021, a Traveler Health Declaration (Declaración de Salud del Viajero) is required to be submitted at the point of origin. Previously, a similar health form was required to be submitted upon entry to Ecuador. [COMUNICADO] A partir de este 30 de agosto de […]
Ecuador's new Minister of Tourism, Neil Olsen, is in talks with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to create a 'Nomad Visa'. The Minister has pointed towards the economic benefits that foreigners working remotely from Ecuador will bring as the core reason for the possible new visa. Neil uses the following example on his Facebook post […]
Hold up! Ecuador has released more visa changes for 2022. We suggest reading these first. Ecuador routinely updates visa requirements for tourist, temporary & permanent residency visas. They announced numerous changes in February 2021 that may affect you, so we've covered the most important updates below. Not sure which Ecuador residency visas you may be […]