Essential Resources
Links, contacts, and tools for your retirement visa journey
Ecuador Digital Services Portal
Main platform for submitting visa applications online
serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec →Official Retirement Visa Information
Government page with requirements and process details
gob.ec/mremh/tramites/concesion-visa-residencia-temporal-jubilado →Ecuador Embassies & Consulates Worldwide
Find your nearest Ecuador consulate for in-person applications
cancilleria.gob.ec/embajadas-y-consulados-en-el-exterior →Ecuador Zonal Offices (In Ecuador)
Immigration offices within Ecuador for in-person services
cancilleria.gob.ec/direccioneszonales →Ecuador Visa Process Video Tutorial
Official walkthrough of the online application system
Watch on YouTube →FBI Identity History Summary Check
How to request your FBI background check
fbi.gov/identity-history-summary-checks →US State Department - Apostille Services
Official apostille for federal documents (FBI check, federal pension letters)
travel.state.gov/apostille-requirements →Hague Apostille Convention
Explains what apostille is and which countries accept it
hcch.net/apostille →Cigna Global
Comprehensive international coverage including Ecuador. Premium option.
Estimated: $150-300/month
cignaglobal.com →IMG Global
Popular with expats. Patriot America and Global Medical Insurance plans.
Estimated: $100-200/month
imglobal.com →SafetyWing
Budget-friendly option popular with digital nomads. Covers Ecuador.
Estimated: $45-80/month
safetywing.com →Allianz Care
High-quality international health insurance with Ecuador coverage.
Estimated: $120-250/month
allianzcare.com →GeoBlue (Xplorer)
Specifically designed for expats. Covers Ecuador explicitly.
Estimated: $100-180/month
geobluetravelinsurance.com →Expedited Apostille Services (US)
These companies can apostille your FBI check and pension letters faster than mailing to State Department yourself:
- Apostille.us → - 24-hour service available (~$150-200 per document)
- Cognitive Services → - 1-2 day service (~$100-150 per document)
- Apostille LLC → - State Department specialists (~$125-175 per document)
Phone Support (Ecuador)
Consejería Unit (Counseling)
+593-2-393-3520
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM (Ecuador time)
Headquarters Address
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana
Av. 10 de Agosto y Carrión
Quito, Ecuador
If you'd prefer personal support, document review, and guidance through every phase of your retirement visa application, we offer full-service assistance.
- Help coordinating translations in Ecuador
- Document review before submission
- Answer all your questions throughout the process
- Guidance through rectification if needed
Schedule a consultation
Document Checklist (PDF)
Printable checklist to track which documents you have ready
Save this page as PDF (Ctrl/Cmd + P) and use the Requirements page as your checklist
Timeline Tracker
Track your progress through each phase
Save the Timeline page as PDF for a step-by-step tracker
Budget Calculator
Calculate your total expected costs
Reference the Costs page for budget planning scenarios