A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
Route overview
Typical timeline / duration: Temporary residence generally up to 2 years under rentista category.
Important notes
Rentista temporary residence for people with stable income/resources from abroad; official trámite requires passport, criminal-record/antecedent docs where applicable, health insurance and supporting evidence for category.
Income evidence generally tied to multiples of Ecuador basic salary; exact threshold should be checked on current official form/instructions at application date.
Treat as rentista/passive/foreign income residence rather than a pure named digital-nomad visa unless official consulate uses that label.