Emigrayo68
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Speaks English and a small amount of Spanish
Registration: 16 February 2020
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New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome! They stamp your passport with a 90 day tourist visa at the airport. If you think you might want to stay longer you can begin the process of a two-year temporary visa. Lots of good info on these sites for expats. You might want to look at ... Read More
Update on Covid 19 situation in Manta Ecuador by Keljam
Hello All, I own a condominium in Manta, but haven't returned since January 29, 2020 (Covid 19 Crisis). I would like an update on the Covid 19 situation in Manta and when air international/domestic travel will resume, thanks all-Kel
Yes. That's it. If planes were flying and the borders were open, then returning to Ecuador would really be an option. Right now, if I were in Ecuador, no traveling would be possible. When I was there last year I went everywhere on the bus, ... Read More
Update on Covid 19 situation in Manta Ecuador by Keljam
Hello All, I own a condominium in Manta, but haven't returned since January 29, 2020 (Covid 19 Crisis). I would like an update on the Covid 19 situation in Manta and when air international/domestic travel will resume, thanks all-Kel
My mind... My mind... My mind... I lost that a few weeks ago along with any plans I had for the future. But thanks for asking. Read More
Update on Covid 19 situation in Manta Ecuador by Keljam
Hello All, I own a condominium in Manta, but haven't returned since January 29, 2020 (Covid 19 Crisis). I would like an update on the Covid 19 situation in Manta and when air international/domestic travel will resume, thanks all-Kel
Yes, Brad. My visa facilitator sent me an email asking for two photos to attach to the translated stuff to get the two year visa. So I sent them two snapshots taken with my PC camera of me with COVID-19 isolation hair and a seriously outgrown wooly ... Read More
Update on Covid 19 situation in Manta Ecuador by Keljam
Hello All, I own a condominium in Manta, but haven't returned since January 29, 2020 (Covid 19 Crisis). I would like an update on the Covid 19 situation in Manta and when air international/domestic travel will resume, thanks all-Kel
Thanks, CCCMedia. I used to read the news until it got so awful and depressing. but now I need reminding--a sort of reality check, I think. Read More
Update on Covid 19 situation in Manta Ecuador by Keljam
Hello All, I own a condominium in Manta, but haven't returned since January 29, 2020 (Covid 19 Crisis). I would like an update on the Covid 19 situation in Manta and when air international/domestic travel will resume, thanks all-Kel
I fell deeply in love with Ecuador during my time there in 2019. Daily, back here in the U.S. I'm wondering what I'm still doing trying to make it here. I'm really torn. If the borders opened tomorrow and the planes started flying ... Read More
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 ...
Big Brad 2008, about every other day I change my mind. Found a great apt. Cheap and in a good area. But the news and events in the U.S. are awful. Daily I find myself wondering "Why the f*ck am I still living here?" Of course, the answer ... Read More
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 ...
With the bottom out of Ecuador's economy, you would think they would be happy to get lots of money deposited, regardless of the source. Just sayin' ;) Read More
Proof of income for Professional Visa by Gelor
I'm getting mixed info on weather or not you need a proof of income for Professional Visa. Correct me if I'm wrong, this is the official info on required for this type of ...
The requirements and technicalities will drive you crazy, if you let it. I think proof of income is required for every upgrade. They required six months for me to get the two year temporary visa. I'm curious, did they also require security ... Read More
Update on Covid 19 situation in Manta Ecuador by Keljam
Hello All, I own a condominium in Manta, but haven't returned since January 29, 2020 (Covid 19 Crisis). I would like an update on the Covid 19 situation in Manta and when air international/domestic travel will resume, thanks all-Kel
The pandemic has changed my plans. I got an email today from my visa facilitator asking for a photo. How do I tell her I'm not coming--ever? Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Ecuador just closed its borders. When are you planning to come?COVID-19 has changed everything. For now I won't be coming to Ecuador at all. In most projects in life one invests desire, time, money, and a lot of effort to make it happen. If ... Read More
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 ...
If each of you got the investor visa, could you each bring in or take out $10,000--you, your wife, and your brother each with your own visa? Emiigrayo68 (Buster) Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
I concur. Ecuador is, sadly, the canary in the coal mine for Latin America. Things are so unsettled right now, I've begun re-evaluating my decision to relocate. Given the current no-fly, no travel, no free movement within the country, it sounds ... Read More
Coronavirus in Ecuador by cccmedia
"Ecuador Declares National Health Emergency, Private Insurance Does Not Cover Coronavirus..." So reads a headline dated today -- March 12, 2020 -- on the Cuenca Highlife website. The article states that 17 cases of Coronavirus have ...
Before I get any testing done, I would like more information. Especially what they're testing for--antibodies or virus? I have heard a wide variety of things and before changing or curtailing my activities based on something so new (and rushed) ... Read More
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 ...
Good luck, Karen Cecilia, I hope you can realize your dreams in the near future. Emigrayo66 (Buster) Read More