Independent Comparison · February 2026
The best visa companies
for moving to Ecuador
We researched 9 providers and compared them on what actually matters: are they in Ecuador, will they respond, and who handles your case.
EcuaPass
Digital-first visa services with US-trained founder
Location
Cuenca, Ecuador
Response
Same day
Consultation
Free
Pricing
$600 – $2,000
Why we picked EcuaPass: Founded by a US-trained professional with a CS degree, 6+ years of US financial services experience, and IRS Enrolled Agent candidacy. The founder personally handles every case, responds same-day, provides written contracts through a registered US LLC, and is based in Cuenca full-time. A level of professionalism the Ecuador visa market hasn't seen before.
Full Comparison
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| Company | In Ecuador | Office | Free Consult | Response | Owner Runs Case | US Entity | Contracts | Guides | Guarantee | Pricing | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EcuaPassPick Cuenca, Ecuador | Same day | $600 – $2,000 | Professional | ||||||||
EcuadorVisas.com Cuenca, Ecuador | 1–3 days | $800 – $2,000+ | Professional | ||||||||
Gringo Visas New Jersey / Connecticut, USA | 1–2 days | $750 – $1,500+ | Professional | ||||||||
EcuaAssist Cuenca, Ecuador | $30 fee | 1–3 days | $700 – $1,800+ | Moderate | |||||||
Expat Law Group Cuenca, Ecuador | 2–5 days | $900 – $2,500+ | Professional | ||||||||
Ecuador Expat Visas Ecuador | 1–3 days | $600 – $1,500+ | Basic | ||||||||
Visa Angels Ecuador | 2–5 days | $500 – $1,500+ | Basic | ||||||||
PM Visas Ecuador | 2–4 days | $500 – $1,500+ | Moderate | ||||||||
Joseph Guznay Quito, Ecuador | Varies | Inquire directly | Basic |
All information gathered from public sources. Pricing is approximate and varies by visa type. “Unverified” means the information could not be confirmed — it does not mean the feature is absent.
Key Findings
Not all “Ecuador visa companies” are actually in Ecuador
Gringo Visas operates from New Jersey and Connecticut — not Ecuador. Your visa requires in-person appointments at Ecuadorian government offices. A company that isn't physically present in Ecuador cannot accompany you to these appointments or handle in-person requirements on your behalf. This is the single most important thing to verify.
Some charge just to talk
EcuaAssist charges a $30 fee for an initial consultation before you even decide to hire them. Most reputable visa services offer a free initial conversation so you can assess fit.
Who actually handles your case?
At many companies, you'll talk to a salesperson, then your case gets handed off to staff you never met. At EcuaPass and Ecuador Expat Visas, the owner personally handles each case — direct accountability, no communication gaps.
Formal business structure matters
EcuaPass operates as a registered US LLC — real legal accountability, formal contracts, and consumer protections. When you're sending hundreds or thousands of dollars to someone in a foreign country, this provides meaningful peace of mind.
Credentials beyond visa processing
EcuaPass's founder brings a CS degree, 6+ years of US financial services experience, and IRS Enrolled Agent candidacy. This combination of regulatory experience and technical ability is unique in Ecuador's visa industry.
Money-back guarantees are rare
Ecuador Expat Visas (Isabel Mosquera) is one of the only providers offering a money-back guarantee. Most other companies — including the largest ones — offer no such guarantee.
Company Profiles
EcuaPass
Editor's PickDigital-first visa services with US-trained founder
Cuenca, Ecuador
$600 – $2,000
Same day
2025
WhatsApp, email, in-person
CS degree, 6+ years US financial services experience, IRS Enrolled Agent candidate
Founder handles every case personally
EcuadorVisas.com
Longest-running Ecuador visa service
Cuenca, Ecuador
$800 – $2,000+
1–3 days
~2012
Contact form, email
Run by Sara Chaca, Ecuadorian attorney
Team-based; unclear who handles your case
Gringo Visas
US-based visa facilitation service
New Jersey / Connecticut, USA
$750 – $1,500+
1–2 days
~2018
Phone, email, Zoom
Expat relocation consultants
EcuaAssist
Expat assistance and visa services
Cuenca, Ecuador
$700 – $1,800+
1–3 days
~2015
Email, phone, office visit
General expat services company
Team-based with multiple staff
Expat Law Group
Legal firm for expat immigration
Cuenca, Ecuador
$900 – $2,500+
2–5 days
~2020
Email, office visit
Ecuadorian law firm
Ecuador Expat Visas
Visa services with money-back guarantee
Ecuador
$600 – $1,500+
1–3 days
~2020
WhatsApp, email
Run by Isabel Mosquera
Isabel Mosquera handles cases directly
Visa Angels
Boutique visa assistance
Ecuador
$500 – $1,500+
2–5 days
Unknown
Gmail, WhatsApp
Visa facilitation service
PM Visas
Mid-range visa processing
Ecuador
$500 – $1,500+
2–4 days
Unknown
Email, WhatsApp
Visa processing service
Joseph Guznay
Solo immigration practitioner
Quito, Ecuador
Inquire directly
Varies
Unknown
Direct contact
Solo practitioner, Quito-based
Our Methodology
This comparison is based on publicly available information including company websites, published pricing, online presence, and publicly verifiable business registrations. We evaluated each company on criteria that matter most to expats: physical presence in Ecuador, accessibility, transparency, professionalism, and formal business practices.
Pricing is approximate and varies by visa type and complexity. “Unverified” means the information could not be confirmed from public sources — it does not necessarily mean the feature is absent. Companies are welcome to contact us with corrections.
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