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Ecuador Rated #1 in 2014 Expat Survey

Ecuador Rated #1 in 2014 Expat Survey

Ecuador Rated #1 in 2014 Expat Survey

InterNations recently released the results of their 2014 Expat Survey and guess which country came out on top. You got it, Ecuador! The...

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Can You Live Legally in Ecuador on USD 1,500 a Month in 2026?

Can You Live Legally in Ecuador on USD 1,500 a Month in 2026?

Can You Live Legally in Ecuador on USD 1,500 a Month in 2026?

The Smart Expat’s Legal Checklist to Start 2026 the Right Way

The Smart Expat’s Legal Checklist to Start 2026 the Right Way

The Smart Expat’s Legal Checklist to Start 2026 the Right Way

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.

The Most Common Expat Mistake: Waiting Too Long to Start the Process

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?

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

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

Why January Is the Best Month to Start Your Immigration Process to EcuadorWage at USD 482: How It Affects Visa Requirements

Why January Is the Best Month to Start Your Immigration Process to EcuadorWage at USD 482: How It Affects Visa Requirements

Why January Is the Best Month to Start Your Immigration Process to Ecuador

Ecuador Revokes Hundreds of Visas: Massive Immigration Crackdown Underway"

Ecuador Revokes Hundreds of Visas: Massive Immigration Crackdown Underway"

Ecuador Revokes Hundreds of Visas: Massive Immigration Crackdown Underway"

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

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

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

Municipal Annual Tax payment to Real Estate properties

Municipal Annual Tax payment to Real Estate properties

Municipal Annual Tax payment to Real Estate properties

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