Ecuador
General visa requirements for travelling to Ecuador. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Work / Immigration visa (Professional Visa (9-V))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 60 days
- Fee
- $50 application fee + $270 visa fee
- Validity
- 2 years, renewable
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For degree holders working in their professional field in Ecuador. Requires demonstrating income equal to three basic salaries ($1,446 USD monthly as of 2026). Seniors 65+ receive reduced visa grant fee of $135 instead of $270.
Eligibility
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Financial
Must demonstrate minimum monthly income of three basic salaries
Minimum funds: $1,446 USD per month (three basic salaries as of 2026)
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Employment
Must be working in professional field matching degree qualifications
Required status: Professional employment with degree verification
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Age
Applicants 65+ receive reduced visa grant fee
Max age: 150; Min age: 0
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Police clearance
Validity months: 60
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Ecuador Professional Visa Application (9-V); Form url: https://serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec
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Professional license
Accepted licenses: University degree or professional license in field of work; Must be translated: Yes
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Online application
Create account and submit application through e-Visa portal
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Document gathering
Gather degree certificates, apostilled police clearance, proof of income, and employment contract
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Fee payment
Pay $50 non-refundable application fee
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Document submission
Upload all required documents through e-Visa portal
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Processing wait
Wait for visa review and approval decision
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Visa collection
Receive electronic visa approval
Work / Immigration visa (Work Visa (12-VI Non-Resident))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 60-90 days
- Fee
- $50 application fee + visa fee varies
- Validity
- Duration of employment contract
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Non-resident Work Visa (12-VI) is required for foreign nationals traveling to Ecuador for business or professional purposes with an employment contract. All applications must be submitted through the e-Visa system. Separate visas exist for professionals (9-V) and technicians (10-V).
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For professional work in Ecuador with formal employment contract
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Employment
Must have valid employment contract with Ecuadorian employer. Contract must include employee enrollment in IESS social security system.
Required status: Valid employment contract with IESS enrollment
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Criminal record
Clean criminal record required from country of origin and residence countries
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Police clearance
Validity months: 60
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Ecuador Work Visa Application (12-VI); Form url: https://serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: Certificate showing company has no debts to IESS (Ecuadorian Institute for Social Security)
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain employment contract with IESS enrollment, company IESS clearance certificate, police clearance, and passport
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Online application
Employer's legal representative submits written request and application through e-Visa portal
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Fee payment
Pay $50 non-refundable application fee
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Document submission
Upload employment contract, IESS documents, police clearance through portal
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Processing wait
Wait for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility review
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Visa collection
Receive work visa approval notification
Work / Immigration visa (Technician Visa (10-V))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 60 days
- Fee
- $50 application fee + $270 visa fee
- Validity
- 2 years, renewable
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For technical experts who have signed a contract with an Ecuadorian employer. Similar requirements to Professional Visa but for technical rather than degree-level positions.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For technical experts performing specialized technical work
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Employment
Must have contract with Ecuadorian employer for technical work
Required status: Valid technical employment contract
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Police clearance
Validity months: 60
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Ecuador Technician Visa Application (10-V); Form url: https://serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec
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Professional license
Accepted licenses: Technical certifications, licenses, or proof of technical expertise; Must be translated: Yes
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Online application
Submit application through e-Visa portal
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Document gathering
Collect technical certifications, employment contract, police clearance
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Fee payment
Pay $50 application fee
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Document submission
Upload documents via e-Visa portal
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Processing wait
Wait for processing
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Visa collection
Receive visa approval