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Rentista Visa
EcuadorPassive Income Visahigh confidence
Territorial — foreign income not taxed Very affordable. Popular with retirees. Quito and Cuenca main expat hubs.
Investment
$800/mo passive income
Processing
4 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate
Territorial — foreign income not taxed%
How popular is this programme?
Searches/mo
10
Interest
Low
Trend
Stable 0%
Demand score23/100
Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.
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Key Details
Leads to PRYes
PR after2.0 years
Citizenship path5 years
Dual citizenshipYes
Remote workYes
Healthcare includedNo
Crypto accepted—
Same-sex recognised—
RenewableYes
Stay Requirements
Retirement/passive-income residence permit; genuine residence generally required to maintain/renew (~183 days typical) - verify per programme
low confidenceHighlights
- Territorial tax system for foreign income
- Affordable living for retirees
- Popular expat hubs: Quito and Cuenca
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Quick processing time of 4 months
What could change
Political instability could affect visa processing and benefits.
Tax Notes
Ecuador has a territorial tax system; foreign income is not taxed.
Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high