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Investor Visa

EcuadorInvestor Visahigh confidence

Territorial — foreign income not taxed. 0–37% on Ecuadorian source income Dollarized economy. Galapagos access. Affordable lifestyle. Growing expat community.

Investment
$45k+ investment in Ecuadorian business/property (appro…
Processing
4 months
Min stay
90 days/year
Tax rate
Territorial — foreign income not taxed. 0–37% on Ecuado…%

How popular is this programme?

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Trend
Demand score15/100

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes
Dual citizenship
Remote work
Healthcare included
Crypto accepted
Same-sex recognised
RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Investor residence visa; first 2 yrs cannot be absent more than 90 days/yr without losing residency

medium confidence

Highlights

  • Investment starts at $45,000
  • Access to the Galapagos Islands
  • Dollarized economy minimizes exchange risk
  • Growing expat community
  • Affordable lifestyle in Ecuador

What could change

Political changes could affect investment regulations and residency requirements.

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Tax Notes

Ecuador has a territorial tax system, meaning foreign income is not taxed. Ecuadorian source income is taxed at rates ranging from 0% to 37%.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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Is it hard to get residency in Ecuador?
Ecuador Residency Investment The Independent Means Visa necessitates an income three times the Ecuadorian minimum wage, leading to permanent residency in two years and citizenship in four. However, it imposes a rigorous physical presence requirement of 275 days annually, which may deter high net worth investors.

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