Ecuador digital nomad visa (2026)

Who can apply

• Remote work for your own business or for employers or clients abroad
• Foreign-source income of three basic salaries a month (or 36 a year)
• Clean criminal record
• Health insurance valid in Ecuador

Income requirement

You need to show at least 3 basic salaries – about US$1,446 per month in 2026. Foreign-source income of three Unified Basic Salaries a month over the previous three months, or 36 basic salaries a year; the 2026 basic salary is US$482.

Documents you need

• Valid passport
• International bank statements showing income for the last three months
• Apostilled or legalized criminal record certificate
• Health insurance valid in Ecuador
• Photograph

How to apply, step by step

1. Register on the foreign ministry's online services platform
2. Submit the application and pay the US$50 application fee
3. If approved, pay the visa grant fee

Cost and processing time

The fee is uS$50 application plus US$270 visa grant. Processing takes not stated. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

Official pages reviewed do not address tax. Tax residency usually starts after 183 days, so check with a tax adviser.

Good to know

• The income figure changes each year with Ecuador's basic salary

Visiting first?

152 passports can enter Ecuador visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Ecuador visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

gob.ec – Concesión de visa de residencia temporal rentista para trabajo remoto (Visa Nómada)

Not yet confirmed on an official source: income requirement, fee, length of stay, renewal, documents, processing time. Check these with the consulate before you apply.