mike adams
@mike adams
English expat in Ecuador
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About me
English
Lives in manta
Speaks english, french, german, italian
Registration: 27 July 2011
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retirement visa for Ecuador by johnhlong
I am thinking of retiring to Ecuador. Would it be possible to first visit the country on a visitor's visa and then to apply for a resident (retiree) visa once there? I would be applying using my Social Security income to qualify for the 10-I ...
hi there! You need to check the requirements for a visa. Arrive and they give you a tourist visa valid for 3 months. The rest is easier than it used to be, and you no longer need a lawyer to go through the system. Several large cities have ... Read More
retirement visa for Ecuador by johnhlong
I am thinking of retiring to Ecuador. Would it be possible to first visit the country on a visitor's visa and then to apply for a resident (retiree) visa once there? I would be applying using my Social Security income to qualify for the 10-I ...
some of the recent posts on this subject need clarification........so here is our personal experience, now that we have permanent residency visas, and cedulas (national identity cards) you can enter the country for up to 180 days a year, on a ... Read More
Need apartment in Manta for me and my 2 dogs. Impossible? by Eddie54
I'll be coming to Manta soon and will be looking for an apartment for me and my two dogs. Will this be difficult for me? I don't need ANY luxuries like beach front property. Just a nice little inexpensive place that I can reside while looking for ...
LAN airlines is starting on the Quito-Manta route, and has introductory promotional pricing at $37-38 per single trip. all info on their website. failing that, Guayaquil is your best bet. Read More
Need apartment in Manta for me and my 2 dogs. Impossible? by Eddie54
I'll be coming to Manta soon and will be looking for an apartment for me and my two dogs. Will this be difficult for me? I don't need ANY luxuries like beach front property. Just a nice little inexpensive place that I can reside while looking for ...
Eddie, from our experience no. they will ask for $120 for the trip. you can usually bargain them down to $100......exceptionally we found one for $70, in the middle of the night, once! Alternative is to find an inexpensive hotel close to the ... Read More
Need apartment in Manta for me and my 2 dogs. Impossible? by Eddie54
I'll be coming to Manta soon and will be looking for an apartment for me and my two dogs. Will this be difficult for me? I don't need ANY luxuries like beach front property. Just a nice little inexpensive place that I can reside while looking for ...
hi Eddie need to know when you plan on arriving...... the apartment I mentioned is available right now...is furnished, has appliances in the kitchen but no washing machine. It does have 2 bedrooms, which for that price is very unusual Yes, you will ... Read More
Visa by ahome2buy
Hi Everyone I am planing to retire in Ecuador, can any one recommend a person to initiate the paper work, it has to be reasonable regarding the fees to charge. and also very trustworthy. Alex
forgot one thing, you will need a legalised document to prove your retirement income. this must be minimum US$800/month, plus $100/month per dependant. Read More
Visa by ahome2buy
Hi Everyone I am planing to retire in Ecuador, can any one recommend a person to initiate the paper work, it has to be reasonable regarding the fees to charge. and also very trustworthy. Alex
The rules have changed recently, and you no longer need a lawyer to apply. The easiest way is to check out which documents you need prior to travelling here, have them all duly legalised before yu leave home, and come! You receive a 3-month ... Read More
Need apartment in Manta for me and my 2 dogs. Impossible? by Eddie54
I'll be coming to Manta soon and will be looking for an apartment for me and my two dogs. Will this be difficult for me? I don't need ANY luxuries like beach front property. Just a nice little inexpensive place that I can reside while looking for ...
you can find an apartment for yourself and 2 dogs in Manta relatively easily. currently we know of one for US$300, with 2 bedrooms, furnished, and in a nice area. Otherwise there are others but considerably more expensive. let us know when you're ... Read More
Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador by SarahPin
Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ...
as already mentioned below.Ecuador is a great place to retire to. if you have arthritis stick to the coast...warmer and dryer. then it depends if you want to meet lots of other Canadians, or north Americans, or mix in with locals. there are ... Read More
Bringing my 2012 vehicle from Canada to Ecuador by Alberta Chris
Hey all, just want to say hi and that its great to find this forum. I have a couple questions about my vehicle. My wife is Ecuadorian and we are looking to complete our move here, a few months ago I acquired a 2012 VW and we wish to bring it down ...
Have personal experience bringing a car in from Colombia (with Colombian plates). You can enter for 2 months, get an extension for one month more, then you must export the car. This can be done twice in any calendar year. So technically you can ... Read More
retirement visa for Ecuador by johnhlong
I am thinking of retiring to Ecuador. Would it be possible to first visit the country on a visitor's visa and then to apply for a resident (retiree) visa once there? I would be applying using my Social Security income to qualify for the 10-I ...
the right way to do it is as you say...arrive on a 3-month visitor's visa. You can obtain a 6-month extension once here, conditional upon you applying for permanent residence during those 6 months. check out what documents yo need, especially to ... Read More
Beaches by Dana Williams
What are the top 2-3 beach locations with respect to beauty/safety/climate in Ecuador?...can be from small communities/villages to larger towns...Thank You!
Hi there Climate-wise the coastal area is very similar......... Beauty-wise, Montañita and Canoa are two typical, "hip"towns, but the natural beauty of beaches like San Lorenzo, Puerto Cayo, Frailes, or a little further north Jama, Pedernales, etc ... Read More
Ecuador & the US Dollar by PortMacGuy
Just wondering... What is life going to be like in Ecuador, in the event the US dollar crashes... Can anyone give me any kind of projection here... I was reading somewhere on the net, that it was not advisable to live in Dollarized country's ...
and what will life be like in Japan if the yen crashes? or in any other country if their currency crashes! And if anyone has a crystal ball that can predict such crashes, they are sitting on a gold mine. Most of us who follow currency evolutions ... Read More
housing amongs locals in Ecuador by SharonM
Hi Everyone :-) My husband & I are moving to Ecuador as soon as we possibly can (within the next 3-6 months). I've been looking at the small towns on the Pacific coast, however, all the real estate that is shown is either a condo or a home within ...
Hi Sharon, Yes of course it's possible to find such places. there are lots of smaller villages where one can "share" life with the locals...and these are usually the safest ones. You probably need to put solid external doors, and windows with bars ... Read More
Manta and the coast - real estate by mike adams
Manta and the coast are often overlooked in the Expat.com. More and more tourists, and especially retired expats, arrive by the day. And the coastal region offers a different life style compared to the Sierras. Manta itself is a boom town, with ...
hi Karen, Yes, we live in Manta. Have been here over a year, and enjoying it very much. Country is super, people very friendly, and quite laid back, and happy with their lot! From Cotochaci to the coast, the easiest is to go via Quito. Bus to ... Read More