Temporary Residence – Investor (Residencia Temporal de Inversionista)
Temporary Residence – Investor is a residence route in Ecuador (Investeerders- / golden visa). Investment ≥100 SBU (≈US$48,200 at 2026 SBU) in Ecuadorian bank term deposit (≥2 yrs), real estate, shares or securities, held for the permit's life; health insurance. Gov fees ~US$310/person.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 38'600. 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.
| Categorie | Investeerders- / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investering | CHF 38'600 |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 750 |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | 275 |
| PV | 2 |
| Staatsburgerschap | 5 |
| Werk | ownBusiness |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Resident >183 days: worldwide income (to 37%); foreign income already taxed abroad generally exempt; 5% ISD exit tax on outbound transfers |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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