How to Get a Digital Nomad Visa in Ecuador

Documents for Ecuador Digital Nomad Visa

When applying for a digital nomad visa in Ecuador, you need to submit several documents:

• A completed visa application form. Fill out the application form carefully and don't forget to sign at the end.
• A valid passport with an expiration date of at least six months. In addition, the passport must have been issued within the last 10 years and have at least two blank pages.
• Two passport-sized photographs.
• Valid health insurance for digital nomads. Health insurance must be valid for the same period of time as the visa and have coverage in Ecuador.
• A certificate of no criminal record. The certificate can be obtained from the local police department of your country of residence.
• Proof of Employment. You will need to provide any document proving that you are working or providing services to a foreign employer, company or client.
• Proof of relationship to dependents. You may use a marriage certificate or birth certificate apostilled within the last six months to prove relationship to dependents.
• Proof of financial means. To qualify for the program, you need to show an amount of money that is 3 times your base salary. You will need to provide $1350. You can also provide 36 times the unified base salary for each year of your visa; you will have to provide bank statements to prove your income. In addition, an additional $250 is required for each additional dependent.
• Lease Agreement. You will need to provide proof of a rental agreement or any other proof of housing that meets the visa requirements.

In addition, anyone with the proper documentation to prove that they own a company or business abroad can apply for a digital nomad visa in Ecuador.

Step-by-step guide to get Ecuador Digital Nomad Visa

The process of applying for a digital nomad visa in Ecuador is as follows:

1. Prepare the required documents. All documents must be translated into Spanish and notarized.
2. Register on the appropriate online portal. To start the application, you need to go to the website and create an account. Select the "Consular Procedures" option and choose "Visa". Then select the country you are in and the consulate.
3. Fill out the visa application form. Select the "Visa Application" tab and fill in the fields with the required information. In the fields "type of visa" and "activity to perform" specify the option "nomadic worker rentista". Then attach the required documents and read the instructions.
4. Submit the application. After completing the application, click on the "Submit Application" button. A message with the procedure number will be immediately sent to your e-mail address. In the "Consulate notice for you" section you can check the status of your application.
5. Pay the visa fee. You can make the payment in the "Consulate notice for you" tab. Select the "procedure number" you are going to pay and select the payment method. Here you pay the first part of the fee, which is $50.
6. Make an appointment. When payment is confirmed, return to the "Consulate notice for you" button. In the new tab, select "Schedule an appointment" and choose a day and time on the calendar.
7. Attend an appointment. When you attend the appointment, you may be interviewed.
8. Wait for the official visa confirmation. The visa application processing time is seven business days.
9. Make the second payment. After attending the appointment and receiving the official confirmation, go to the "Consulate notice for you" tab and select the second payment option. You will now need to make a payment of $400. Once the payment is approved, you will receive an email with the visa document.
10. Submit the original documents to the consulate. Once you have received your visa letter, you need to submit the required documents to the consulate within 30 days. Remember that if you fail to do so, your visa may be canceled.

Official website of the program.