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@rriiccaarrddoo

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American looking for information about Ecuador

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American

Lives in Cotopaxi

Speaks English and Spanish

Registration: 01 October 2019

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rriiccaarrddoo replied to a thread
4 years ago
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Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo

So I know you’re supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...

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I’m sure everyone has heard but they are officially opening up the airports in Ecuador starting June 1 with mandatory 14 day quarantine in the city you land in with the option of taking a COVID-19 test on the seventh day and if you get a ... Read More

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4 years ago
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Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo

So I know you’re supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...

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And that same gentleman is also correct it’s not that easy to just walk into any bank and withdraw money we’ve tried that on a couple occasions while we were there on vacation and scouting properties not to mention the penalties and fees ... Read More

rriiccaarrddoo replied to a thread
4 years ago
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Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo

So I know you’re supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...

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As a gentleman said below me you can bring in as much as you want to million dollars if you want to you just better be able to prove where you got the money from if it’s over 10,000. What I wasn’t sure of but I am now after speaking to ... Read More

rriiccaarrddoo replied to a thread
4 years ago
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Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo

So I know you’re supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...

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Fyi. So we spoke with our lawyer about the money and this is the gist of it you’re allowed to bring in as much as you want in fact they love money coming in she does suggest that we print out our bank statement for the last three months and ... Read More

rriiccaarrddoo replied to a thread
4 years ago
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Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo

So I know you’re supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...

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Thanks yes we are already hired a lawyer and we’re coming in on an investor visa. We just need the borders to open up so we can get there we have already had three different flights canceled on us so now we’re hoping end of May early ... Read More

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4 years ago
rob jacobs

Bringing guns to EC. by rob jacobs

What about bringing guns into EC. Is it possible? Can they be purchased there?

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I’m in the process of moving to Ecuador to the point where we were supposed to be flying in on March 28 so I can tell you from very recent research and talking with our lawyer there in Ecuador that you cannot bring guns or ammunition into the ... Read More

rriiccaarrddoo replied to a thread
4 years ago
Loïc

COVID-19 and expatriation in Ecuador by Loïc

Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Ecuador, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...

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Thanks. Not exactly the best time to get in the hospitality business right now. Lol. We are in Salinas on the playa de oro. Read More

rriiccaarrddoo replied to a thread
4 years ago
Loïc

COVID-19 and expatriation in Ecuador by Loïc

Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Ecuador, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...

rriiccaarrddoo

Sounds like we are in the same exact boat as everyone else we have all our paperwork ready to go. Our container was scheduled to be picked up and start the journey to Ecuador on March 24 and we were to fly out on March 28 but as you all know the ... Read More

rriiccaarrddoo replied to a thread
4 years ago
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Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo

So I know you’re supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...

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So I had another person DM me and scold me for the same thing (bringing so much cash into the country) so Maybe I should’ve added in my post even though I’m not sure how that’s relevant to the actual question but, I was born in ... Read More

rriiccaarrddoo replied to a thread
4 years ago
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Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo

So I know you’re supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...

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Well I’m not sure what you’re doing or what part of town’s you’re going into when you’re there but I’ve been to Ecuador five times and have been treated with nothing but respect and kindness so I’m certainly ... Read More

rriiccaarrddoo created a thread
4 years ago

Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador

So I know you’re supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ... Read More

rriiccaarrddoo created a thread
4 years ago

Shipping container

Hello! Does anyone know anyone in Salinas Ecuador that sells shipping containers? we are looking to convert either a 20 foot or a 40 foot into my shop thanks in advance for any help Read More

rriiccaarrddoo created a thread
4 years ago

Internet

My wife will be working remotely after our move and have been asked how soon She can start. How long does it take to get internet turned on? Who do you use, what kind of speed/performance do you have, and approximate cost? Thanks much Read More

rriiccaarrddoo replied to a thread
5 years ago
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SUV rental by rriiccaarrddoo

So I can’t seem to find anywhere where I can rent a car in Guayaquil and then drop it off in either Salinas or La Libertad anybody out there can give me some recommendations?

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Um I was talking to the guy/person that replied after you that has either removed their post or a moderator did but keep the quotes coming. ;) Read More

rriiccaarrddoo replied to a thread
5 years ago
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SUV rental by rriiccaarrddoo

So I can’t seem to find anywhere where I can rent a car in Guayaquil and then drop it off in either Salinas or La Libertad anybody out there can give me some recommendations?

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Geez there’s always that one guy! Thanks for the lecture Read More