Temporary Residence – Worker / Professional (Residencia Temporal de Trabajo / Profesional)
Temporary Residence – Worker / Professional is a residence route in Ecuador (Lavoro). Employment contract or registered professional degree (SENESCYT); company directors/legal representatives also qualify. Gov fees ~US$310/person.
Requirements at a glance
You must spend about 275 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 2 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident >183 days: worldwide income (to 37%); foreign income already taxed abroad generally exempt; 5% ISD exit tax on outbound transfers
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Lavoro |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 750 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 275 |
| Residenza perm. | 2 |
| Cittadinanza | 5 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | Resident >183 days: worldwide income (to 37%); foreign income already taxed abroad generally exempt; 5% ISD exit tax on outbound transfers |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.