Ecuador offers several different residency visas for people who wish to immigrate to the country. Each immigration/resident visa has different requirements that people must meet before they are allowed to enter the country. There are a few documentation requirements that remain the same, but each visa has its own demands.
Required Documentation
All of the visas require that you have some documentation that is similar. You will be required to have a valid national passport that is valid for at least the next six months, a completed visa application form, a certified copy of your police recorded from your country of residence, a medical examination sheet stating that you are not a carrier of any contagious diseases, and two additional passport photos. These documents will have to be submitted along with the additional documentation that you will need depending on what immigrant visa you are applying for. All visas are subject to a $200 fee.
Pensioner
Visa 10-I is available to those that are receiving a pension from a retirement plan in their home country. They will need to provide proof to the Ecuadorian government that they are receiving this money and they will be able to support themselves in Ecuador. The immigrant visa applicant must prove that they will be receiving at least $800 a month. More money will be required if they are immigrating with dependents.
Real Estate and Investment
Visa 10-II is available for real estate investors in Ecuador. Persons who wish to immigrate on these grounds must provided current paperwork stating that the real estate belongs to them and that there are no liens placed on the real estate. They must also be able to show a copy of the deed of the house.
Visa 10-III is available to people who hold investments in Ecuador in areas other than real estate. There are several different ways to meet the requirements to obtain this visa, but basically you will need to submit documentation that proves that you do hold investments in the country of Ecuador. The minimum investment in order to qualify for this visa is $30,000.
Employees
Certain employees are eligible to immigrate to Ecuador. These employees can fall into the 10-IV or the 10-V category for employers. Both categories are required to obtain documentation from their employers stating their necessity to the job that they perform. Additional documentation will have to be submitted directly from the employer to the Ecuadorian immigration services.
Family
If you are dependent on a family member in Ecuador, you may qualify for the immigration visa 10-VI. You must be dependent on a blood-related family member, and the relative must be able to prove that she can support your stay in Ecuador. You will need to establish documentation proving the financial stability of the family member and proving the blood relation to the family member.
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