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Ecuador Sets the 2026 Minimum Wage at USD 482: How It Affects Visa Requirements

Ecuador Sets the 2026 Minimum Wage at USD 482: How It Affects Visa Requirements

Ecuador Sets the 2026 Minimum Wage at USD 482: How It Affects Visa Requirements

Ecuador raised its 2026 minimum wage to USD 482. Learn how it impacts retirement, digital nomad, rentista, professional, and investment visas.

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CUSTOMS TO ECUADOR

CUSTOMS TO ECUADOR

CUSTOMS TO ECUADOR

Before coming to Ecuador, you should check this comprehensive list of items you are allow to bring with you to Ecuador whether you are...

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Moving to Ecuador Is More Than a Visa: Why Cultural Adaptation Defines Expat Success

Moving to Ecuador Is More Than a Visa: Why Cultural Adaptation Defines Expat Success

Moving to Ecuador Is More Than a Visa: Why Cultural Adaptation Defines Expat Success

Almost every expat story begins the same way. “I wish I had started sooner.” Not because the decision to move was wrong—but because the timing was.

Almost every expat story begins the same way. “I wish I had started sooner.” Not because the decision to move was wrong—but because the timing was.

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For many people considering a move abroad, the decision is not only about where to go—it’s about whether the numbers finally make sense. In 2026, for thousands of North Americans, Ecuador is doing exactly that. With the Unified Basic Salary (Salario Básico Unificado) set at USD 482 for 2026, Ecuador has updated the minimum income and investment thresholds used to qualify for several residence visas. For retirees, remote workers (Digital Nomad), and investors, this clarity opens real doors—and, for many, renewed hope.

For many people considering a move abroad, the decision is not only about where to go—it’s about whether the numbers finally make sense. In 2026, for thousands of North Americans, Ecuador is doing exactly that. With the Unified Basic Salary (Salario Básico Unificado) set at USD 482 for 2026, Ecuador has updated the minimum income and investment thresholds used to qualify for several residence visas. For retirees, remote workers (Digital Nomad), and investors, this clarity opens real doors—and, for many, renewed hope.

With Ecuador’s New 2026 Basic Salary: Which Visas Are More Accessible Today?

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Temporary vs. Permanent Residency in Ecuador: What Expats Get WrongCommon Mistakes and a Clear Legal Strategy

Temporary vs. Permanent Residency in Ecuador: What Expats Get WrongCommon Mistakes and a Clear Legal Strategy

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Ecuador Revokes Hundreds of Visas: Massive Immigration Crackdown Underway"

Ecuador Revokes Hundreds of Visas: Massive Immigration Crackdown Underway"

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Regulations to the Human Mobility Act was signed by President Lenin Moreno

Regulations to the Human Mobility Act was signed by President Lenin Moreno

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Municipal Annual Tax payment to Real Estate properties

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