Three investment options — one threshold
Unlike many programmes in the region, no separate income confirmation is needed here — only the investment itself.
What the process consists of
The visa threshold equals 100x the SBU (Salario Básico Unificado), Ecuador’s base unified salary — reviewed annually alongside the SBU.
How the process runs
A good fit if
A poor fit if
Who runs this programme
Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.
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Frequent questions
Is it true no income confirmation is needed at all?
Per the available data, this is Ecuador’s only residency category with no monthly income requirement — extending to included dependents, unlike most other Latin American programmes.
Why is the threshold $48,200, not a round number like $50,000?
The threshold is calculated as 100x the SBU (Salario Básico Unificado), Ecuador’s base unified salary, set for 2026 at $482/month by Ministerial Agreement MDT-2025-195. The amount is recalculated annually as the SBU changes.
Does the deposit have to stay locked for exactly 2 years?
Per the available data, the fixed bank deposit option requires a 2-year lock specifically — no specific minimum holding period is stated on this page for real estate or the company-stake option.
When is Ecuadorian citizenship available through this visa?
Per the available data, a path to citizenship through this programme is available from 4 years total — after the initial 2-year status and subsequent transition to PR.
Why is there no direct link to gob.ec?
Direct fetches of Ecuador’s official portals (gob.ec — 404, cancilleria.gob.ec — TLS certificate error) failed as of the checked date — the amount is confirmed via convergence of several independent sources, stated in the sources section.
Could the threshold change next year?
Yes — since the threshold is tied to the SBU, reviewed annually, verify the exact current amount at the time of filing.
Sources
Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 27 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.