Posted on December 4th, 2008 by Gary
We continually receive inquiries about Ecuador Residency Visas. We share our experience as best we can, but with the continually changing landscape in this subject area, it is often hard to follow.
The following post is by Kirsten, one of the people who went on our last Intro to Ecuador Tour, and is now planning her [...]
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Filed under: Ecuador Laws, Ecuador Residency Visa, Ecuador Tourist Visa, Moving to Ecuador
Posted on October 28th, 2008 by Gary
We recently received the following question from a reader about Ecuador Banks:
I am wondering if you can tell me your opinion on Ecuadorian banks. I am planning to visit Ecuador, possibly Cotacachi, in the next couple of months, and in that time I would be interested in opening a bank account with one of the [...]
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Filed under: Ecuador Banking, Ecuador Cost of Living, Ecuador Economy, Ecuador Residency Visa
Posted on September 24th, 2008 by Gary
Just this past week, the Ecuador Immigration office issued new Ecuador visa guidelines. We reviewed this information with our attorney, Jimmy Penafiel, who works in the Legal Department for the government of Ecuador.
When you arrive in Ecuador now with just a passport, you will receive a 90 day T-3 visa. This visa is non-renewable, unless [...]
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Filed under: About Ecuador, Ecuador Laws, Ecuador Residency Visa, Moving to Ecuador
Posted on July 31st, 2008 by Gary
Yesterday we received a call from a friend who purchased an apartment in Colonial Quito about a year ago. She and her husband came here two weeks ago from the U.S. with the intention of getting their residency visas. They have all their standard paperwork in order.
Their attorney advised them that the Immigration office in [...]
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Filed under: About Ecuador, Ecuador Residency Visa, Moving to Ecuador
Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Jason Murphy
For different reasons many people ask about the possibility of getting Ecuadorian citizenship. It’s not too difficult but you need to be sure that your home country permits dual citizenship or be prepared to become 100% Ecuadorian. US citizens are most likely familiar with the “loss of citizenship” warning printed inside our passports.
The [...]
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Filed under: Ecuador Laws, Ecuador Residency Visa, Living in Ecuador
Posted on April 30th, 2008 by Gary
Pro-Ecuador.com received the following question:
I read your post about bringing gold into Ecuador and I was wondering what happens when you declare over $10k in gold. Do you pay taxes or some fee? If I came with gold I would be an American coming from Venezuela.
I was also curious about my visa [...]
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Filed under: About Ecuador, Ecuador Banking, Ecuador Border Crossing, Ecuador Laws, Ecuador Residency Visa
Posted on April 20th, 2008 by Gary
A reader wrote the following question regarding Banking in Ecuador:
I am leaving South Africa to settle in Bahia De Carquez in Ecuador on the 2nd May. My husband will be travelling with me and will be staying in Bahia for 3 weeks. He will then return to South Africa to finalize the sale [...]
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Filed under: Ecuador Banking, Ecuador Residency Visa, Moving to Ecuador
Posted on March 22nd, 2008 by Jason Murphy
Pro-Ecuador reader question:
“Hello, my question is this. I am probably going to marry an woman with Ecuadorian citizenship this May. When the marriage is legally performed, do I, as an American citzen automatically qualify for permanent residency in Ecuador. I would greatly appreciate any and all info that you may be able to provide.”
Jason’s Response:
Congratulations! [...]
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Posted on January 29th, 2008 by Jason Murphy
The “Permiso de Salida” or “permission to exit the country” is a document that was previously required in order to leave Ecuador. This document was issued by the national police and was required for both residents and citizens of Ecuador.
Jason and I went to the Subjefatura de Migracion in Santo Domingo today to renew [...]
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Posted on January 29th, 2008 by Jason Murphy
The “Censo” or “Certificado de Empadronamiento” is a document that needs to be renewed each year for residents of Ecuador. Your first experience with the “Censo” will most likely be associated with your resident visa process because this document is a requirement for the “Cedula” (national I.D. card).
The Censo expires one year from its [...]
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