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Ecuador's online-only visa system, mandatory since December 15, 2025, has pushed processing times to 4-5 months across most visa categories. Pensioner and Rentista visas now require $1,458/month in income, Digital Nomad $1,446/month, and Investment visas $48,200 in capital. Paper applications are no longer accepted.
Ecuador's visa system has seen several updates for 2026, including the rollout of an electronic visa application system, a new SBU of $482 that affects financial requirements, and mandatory health insurance for all residency applicants.
President Noboa used the World Government Summit in Dubai to court international investment, pledging $600 million for infrastructure and signing an anti-corruption agreement with the UAE.
