1. Work visa or 12-VI visa for Ecuador

An Ecuadorian work visa allows its holder to work legally in Ecuador if he/she works for an Ecuadorian employer.

    2. Pension visa: 9-I visa

A foreigner can retire in Ecuador as a retiree, confirming a monthly income of at least $ 800. If he/she is accompanied by a family, he/she must justify an additional $ 100 for each dependent.

This income can be obtained from investments in countries other than Ecuador, from social insurance, a previous public employer, or a former private employer.

Here is how to get a pension visa to Ecuador in detail.

    3. Investor visa: 9-II and 9-III

A foreign national can obtain an investor visa by investing at least $ 40,000 in Ecuador in various sectors, such as real estate, industry, and so on. The cost of the visa is $ 450.

    4. Visa for scientist/investigator/academic visa

Foreigners engaged in scientific, research, or academic activities in Ecuador can obtain this visa.

    5. Cultural visa

This visa is intended for foreigners engaged in sports, academic purposes, science, technology, innovation, art. This allows them to stay in Ecuador for 180 days and can be renewed several times.

    6. Religious or 9-IV visa

Foreigners wishing to engage in religious activities or religious volunteering activities that are not related to the Convention of the Episcopal Conference of Ecuador may obtain a religious visa. The cost is $ 250.

    7. Visa of the Episcopal Conference

Foreigners wishing to serve on behalf of the Ecuadorian Religious Episcopal Conference can obtain this visa. Visas can be obtained free of charge.

    8. Volunteer / 12-VII visa

Foreigners wishing to volunteer in Ecuador through a registered NGO or other registered organization can obtain this visa. It costs $ 80.

    9. Student visa or 12-V visa

Foreigners wishing to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree can obtain a student visa at an Ecuadorian diplomatic mission or at a zonal coordination office. The cost of the visa is $ 130.

    10. Professional / 9-V Visa

A foreigner wishing to engage in professional, technical, technological, or craft activities in Ecuador may apply for this visa. The cost is $ 450.

    11. Conventional visa

Foreign nationals working for international organizations related to Ecuador can obtain this visa to perform their official duties.

    12. MERCOSUR visa

Foreigners belonging to the MERCOSUR countries can legally live, do business, and work in Ecuador. This can be issued by diplomatic missions of Ecuador or zonal coordination offices in Ecuador.

    13. Unasur visa

Foreigners belonging to South America can legally live, do business, and work in Ecuador. This can be issued by diplomatic missions of Ecuador or zonal coordination offices in Ecuador. Like the MERSOKUR visa, it costs $ 250.

    14. Visa for commercial activities

Foreigners arriving on special, commercial, or industrial vessels entering the country to operate on such vessels. This type of visa has no time limit abroad and will allow its holder to enter the country multiple times. The cost is $ 450.

The cost of the visa fee is constantly updated, so the information should be clarified at the consulates.