Expats in Ecuador: community, cost of living and visa route

Numbers are not this page. Cost of living and climate in Ecuador and tax in Ecuador live on the country pages. This page is about the people.

Where expats land in Ecuador

The cities members pick, and who ends up in each one.

Expats in Quito

Expats in Guayaquil

Expats in Cuenca

How expats get residency in Ecuador

Pick the route. Digital Nomad Visa if you work remotely, Rentista if you live off savings or a pension.
Apply from home or after you land, depending on the route and your passport. The official source for each route is linked on the Ecuador country page.
Then the local admin: tax number, address registration, healthcare, tax residency in year one.

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Moving to Ecuador?

Put your name in the list so the people already there, and the ones arriving the same month as you, can find you.

Expats in Ecuador: common questions

Is it free?

Yes. Members pay nothing. Some firms in the directory have a commercial relationship with MyNomadWorld.

Who sees my details?

Other members see your first name, where you are from, your city, your plans and what you do. Your email is never shown to anyone.

I have not moved yet. Can I join?

That is half the group. Pick "moving in the next 3 months" or "still deciding" when you sign up.

General information, not tax or legal advice. Figures come from the public sources named on each page. Rules change and depend on your situation, so talk to a lawyer or tax adviser in that country before you move.