Ecuador visa!
There are two general categories of visas:
1-Non-Resident
2-Resident (immigrant).
Any person from any country can enter Ecuador with a 12-X visa (which is a tourist visa) for a period of 90 days. I did this by having my current passport, which was valid for at least 6 months, along with my return ticket and a simple form you fill out on the plane! The process is easy upon arrival; once your passport gets stamped at the airport, a few questions may be asked as to where you are thinking of going, just general security measures. It happens to everyone, so don't worry.!
Resident visas!
Ok this process can be obtained in many ways, so i will try to keep this simple!
Real estate!
Real estate and securities investors who are willing to invest in Ecuador a minimum of 25,000, usd plus 500 usd for each family dependent. now for example you buy a house for 25000 dollars and thats it right? wrong! before you buy a house or business, you must get it valued as you may pay 25,000 dollars but it is only valued at 20,000 in the province that you are in! meaning you are 5k short.
so my advice is before committing, ask a lawyer or even speak to the correct department, for a value of the property you are thinking about buying!
If all works out well value being 25k +, Then Congratulations life is allot easier for you now, for a list of properties that will guarantee you residence check out my buyers guide
If you have the cash another option is having 25k put in an Ecuadorian bank, and leave it for a year . this can give you residence also.
There are many lawyers around Ecuador,that prepare you for your required visa! but not all speak English. which can be your main problem. But there are English speaking lawyers i know, which are located in Quito, Ecuadors capital and also Manabi, which is where i am now!
I shall go into more depth with the visa scenario for other applications, but in the meantime here is the contact info of a lawyer in Manabi we know! Very friendly and happy to go through the process with you!
Abogada
Carmen Garcia Alava
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