Quick answer
Ecuador's Digital Nomad Visa is a temporary residency permit for foreign remote workers. It is valid for 2 years [5] and requires mandatory documents [1] including a passport, criminal record certificate, and application form. Special requirements [2] include proof of income of at least 3 Unified Basic Wages per month, employment abroad, and health insurance. The application is submitted online via the e-VISAS platform [9][3] with a total fee of USD $320 [4] (exemptions available). Payment must be completed the same day [6]. For inquiries, contact the Counseling Unit [7]. The visa is based on the Organic Law on Human Mobility [8].
Requirements
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Requirements in detail
Demonstrate income from foreign sources of at least 3 Unified Basic Wages per month for the 3 months prior to application, or 36 Unified Basic Wages per year.
You must provide proof that you work remotely for a foreign employer, client, or company (or own a foreign company).
Attach contracts or invoices proving the relationship with a foreign entity.
Provide documents showing you own a company registered abroad.
Present a national or foreign health insurance policy valid for the visa period that covers you in Ecuador.
Original criminal record certificate from your country of origin or last 5 years of residence, apostilled or legalized, with less than 180 days validity.
Passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining.
Color photograph, 5x5 cm, white background, neutral expression, JPG format, max 1 MB.
Pay USD 50 application fee plus USD 270 issuance fee (exempt or reduced for seniors and persons with disabilities).
If you bring dependents, you must show an additional monthly income of USD 250 per dependent.
Documents you'll need
Mandatory
- Color photograph (5x5 cm, white background, JPG, max 1 MB)
- Valid passport with minimum 6 months validity
- Original criminal record certificate from country of origin or last 5 years of residence, apostilled/legalized, issued within 180 days before entry
- Proof of payment of the visa fee (USD $50 application + USD $270 issuance)
- Visa application form (downloadable from Cancilleria website)
Special
- International bank statements showing income of at least 3 SBU/month for the last 3 months (or 36 SBU/year) from foreign sources
- Documents proving employment or service contract with a foreign employer/client/company (or proof of company ownership abroad)
- Health insurance policy valid in Ecuador (national or international with Ecuador coverage), valid for the same period as the visa
- For dependents: proof of additional monthly income of USD $250 per dependent
- Other documents that the authority may request in specific cases
This list adjusts automatically based on your nationality and category.
How to apply
- 1
Go to the e-VISAS platform at https://serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec/ and click 'Register' [9].
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Enter your email address and follow the instructions to verify your account .
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Complete the registration with your personal data and accept the terms and conditions .
- 4
Log in and select 'New Procedure' then 'New Visa' .
- 5
Indicate who is carrying out the procedure (holder, attorney-in-fact, or legal representative for minors) .
- 6
Select immigration status: 'Temporary Visitor' or other applicable status .
- 7
Choose the visa type corresponding to 'Temporary Professional Residency Visa' or similar for digital nomad .
- 8
Fill in the required information: passport data, upload photograph, and attach all supporting documents (mandatory and special) .
- 9
Make the payment (USD $50 application + USD $270 issuance) immediately by online card or bank deposit at Banco del Pacífico before 23:55 Ecuador time on the same day .
- 10
After payment, the application status will change to 'Information Review' . Monitor the platform for updates.
Sources
One numbered entry per specific claim — several entries may point to the same underlying document, each with its own locator.
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Description and eligibility of Digital Nomad Visa
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [2]
Mandatory documents
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [3]
Special requirements: income and employment proof
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [4]
Application process steps and important notes
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [5]
Visa fees and exemptions
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [6]
Visa validity
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [7]
Payment deadlines and methods
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [8]
Online platform contact and service hours
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [9]
Legal basis for the visa
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced
This page reflects Ecuador's officially published requirements as of the dates above. It is not legal advice, and final approval is solely at the discretion of Ecuador's immigration authorities. For a case-specific compliance check against your own documents, try VisaBook free.