EcuadorEcuador is a South American country on the Pacific coast that uses the US dollar. The capital is Quito.
Residence program
Investor visa from US$48,200 (100 basic salaries).
Citizenship program
No citizenship by investment. Naturalisation after 5 years of legal residence.
Investment name
Investor visa
Minimum Investment
USD 48,200 (100 basic salaries, adjusted each January)
Qualifying Investments
- Real estate in your own name
- Time deposits
- Company equity
Visa type
Temporary residence visa
Processing time
Varies
Permanent residency
After temporary residence
Citizenship
After 5 years of residence
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.