Professional Visa (9-V)
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