🇪🇨 Ecuador · Digital nomad visa
Ecuador digital nomad visa
Up to two years of legal residence in Ecuador for remote employees and freelancers, with an affordable cost of living.
Ecuador's Digital Nomad Visa suits foreigners employed by a company outside the country and freelancers whose clients are mostly based abroad.
Visa requirements
Foreign nationals employed by a company outside Ecuador, or freelancers whose clients are mostly based abroad, can apply for this visa.
Requirements and conditions
- Visa term: up to 2 years.
- Minimum income: at least $1,446 per month - 3× Ecuador's basic salary (SBU, $482 in 2026). The income must come from sources outside Ecuador and is verified for the last 3 months; the threshold is adjusted every January. Add roughly $250 per month for each dependent.
- Taxes: personal income tax of 0-37%.
Cost of living
Estimated monthly expenses for a family of four are around $1,800 excluding rent. For one person - around $550 excluding rent. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs around $400.
Exact requirements and the document list depend on your situation. In a free consultation we will check whether this visa fits you.
Benefits of the digital nomad visa
Long visa term
The visa is valid for up to 2 years - one of the longest digital nomad programs available.
Modest income threshold
You only need to show income of $1,446 per month from sources outside Ecuador - the threshold equals three times the country's basic salary (SBU).
Affordable living
Around $550 per month is enough for one person excluding rent, and a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre rents for around $400.
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