Rentista Visa
Territorial — foreign income not taxed Very affordable. Popular with retirees. Quito and Cuenca main expat hubs.
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Key Details
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
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
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What could change
Political instability could affect visa processing and benefits.
Tax Notes
Ecuador has a territorial tax system; foreign income is not taxed.
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