Ecuador Visas is a popular expat-focused law firm led by Attorney Sara Chaca.

It can be difficult to know who to trust with the responsibility of helping you with your visas. Especially when you're in another country.

Ecuador Visas has been this trusted partner for many expats that value a high-quality service led by a registered Attorney.

Types of visas Attorney Sara Chaca and her team can help with

You can count on Ecuador Visas to help you get the visa you need, including:

• Temporary residency visas such as Retirement, Professional, Investor, Rentista & Amparo
• Cedulas
• Permanent residency
• Citizenship

Other legal services

Ecuador Visas can also help you with the following services:

• Property settlements
• Rental contracts
• Wills
• Obtaining a drivers license

Offices in Cuenca & Florida

This is the ideal combination for US citizens looking to relocate to Ecuador. Connections with the US can be very helpful when organizing the required documents & getting them to Ecuador in an efficient manner.

They service clients from all over Ecuador through their Cuenca office, conveniently located on Calle Larga y Hermano Miguel.

Ecuador Visa Eligibility Calculator

Not sure which visas you might be eligible for? Find out in less than 2 minutes by using the visa eligibility calculator below. You can contact Sara directly after calculating your eligibility.

Income

Ecuador has some of the lowest income requirements for residency visas in the world!

Your monthly income from OUTSIDE of Ecuador?

income

$1275 or moreBetween $425 - $1275Less than $425

What is the source of this income?

income source

Select income sourceEmploymentPensionSocial SecurityInvestmentsOther

Will you have at least $1,300 in savings when you apply?

Savings?

Yes No

Do you have a child, parent, or spouse that is an Ecuadorian resident?

Family resident

Yes No

Specific Visa Eligibility

There are numerous visa types. These responses will help determine your eligibility for them.

Is this income guaranteed for the duration of the 2 year temporary residency?

Income guaranteed?

Yes No

Do you have a university degree?

University degree?

Yes No

Are you comfortable investing $42.5K in Ecuador - either in property or a Certificate of Deposit for a 2 year period?

Invest $42.5K?

Yes No

Do you have a child, parent, or spouse that is an Ecuadorian resident?

Ecuadorian family member 2

Yes No

Background Check

Like most countries, Ecuador does require a basic criminal background check

Do you have any criminal convictions?

Convictions?

Yes No

How serious was the crime & how long ago?

Crime seriouseness

Select as appropriateMisdemeanor more than 10 years agoMisdemeanor less than 10 years agoFelony more than 10 years agoFelony less than 10 years ago

Dependents

Last question! Dependents may also be eligible to apply under the main visa applicant.

How many dependents do you want to include (spouse, kids and/or parents)?

Dependents

Select number of dependants0123456+

Professional Eligible

Investor Eligible

Rentista Eligible

Retirement Eligible

Amparo Eligible

Your Result

Oh no, it appears you may not be eligible for the Investor, Professional, Retirement, Rentista, or Amparo (Dependant) residency visas for Ecuador.

But, it may still be worthwhile checking your individual circumstances with an Attorney. Would you like to send a message to our recommended visa Attorney?

Not eligible - send message

Yes No

Yay! It appears as though you may be eligible for the following Ecuadorian temporary residency visa(s):

Even with an old misdemeanor, you still have the possibility of obtaining the following Ecuadorian temporary residency visa(s):

Your criminal conviction does mean your visa application will have a higher risk of not being accepted. It may still be possible for you to apply for the following Ecuadorian temporary residency visa(s):

Investor Visa

Professional Visa

Retirement Visa

Amparo (Dependant) Visa

Rentista Visa

What type of assistance do you require when applying for your visa?

Visa assistance type

Lawyer - I'd prefer an Attorney to handle my visa DIY - I'm aware of the risks

We can put you in touch with our preferred Attorney if you'd like? You can ask questions or start the visa process directly with them.

Message Attorney?

Yes - I'd like to send the Attorney a message No - I'm not ready just yet

We do encourage all applicants with a criminal conviction to seek legal advice on the likelihood of their application being accepted.

Would you like to send a message to our recommend Attorney?

Criminal backgrond - message attorney?

Yes No

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Free Visa Eligibility Cheat Sheet

We've created a cheat sheet that summarizes these eligibility requirements that you can print out or just keep for future reference when you're ready to apply for a temporary residency visa.

Download it by leaving your details below.

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Preferred Visa Type

Not sure - I need guidanceProfessionalInvestorRetirementRentistaAmparo (Dependant)StudentVolunteerOther

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