Temporary Residence
Residence generally authorized for up to two years and renewable under the applicable rules.
See the Profesional Visa (for degree holders) or Jubilado Visa (for retirees) for detailed guides on those categories.
Most Common
Jubilado Retirement pensioner
Rentista Rental income
Rentista–Trabajo remoto Remote work
Inversionista Investor
VIRTE Temporary residence
Estudiante Student
Profesional Professional
Mercosur Mercosur agreement
Amparo Mercosur Mercosur protection
Estatuto Migratorio Andino Andean Migration Statute
Trabajador – Relación de dependencia Dependent employee
Trabajador autónomo Self-employed worker
Carta de Auspicio Sponsorship letter
Convenio Ecuador–Australia Work and holiday visa
Convenio Ecuador–Francia Work and holiday visa
Convenio Ecuador–Hungría Work and holiday visa
Voluntario Volunteer
Less Common
Académico Academic visa
Amparo EMA EMA protection
Amparo todas las categorías All categories protection
Artesano Artisan
Artista Artist
Científico Scientist
Convenio Conferencia Episcopal Bishops' Conference
Convenio para ONG NGO agreement
Cooperante gubernamental Government cooperant
Corresponsal de prensa extranjera Foreign press correspondent
Deportista Athlete
Gestor cultural Cultural manager
Investigador Researcher
Religioso Religious worker
Servicios profesionales civiles Civil professional services
Tecnólogo Technologist
Tripulante marino Marine crew
Técnico Technician
Voluntario religioso Religious volunteer