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Lives in Quito

Registration: 11 January 2013

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Alberta Chris created a thread
5 years ago

Hechos y acciones property purchase ?'s

Good day folks, I am looking to purchase property in El Valle and have found exactly what I am looking for but the hook is that it needs to be sold under Hechos Y acciones until the family estate is settled. I would like to speak with someone who ... Read More

Alberta Chris replied to a thread
6 years ago
jvictor1109

Looking for the perfect spot. Can you help. by jvictor1109

Hola Mi amigos, Victor Williams here, and I am posting in hopes you might guide me to my perfect place of spiritual enlightenment. Yeah I know sounds weird to me to. But I am truly looking for that perfect place of serenity, a mixture of sites and ...

Alberta Chris

I believe Baños would be a good place for you. How do you get around when you aren't in your chair? Do you have your own customized vehicle, I ask because finding suitable transport to the areas around Baños could be an issue. Being ... Read More

Alberta Chris replied to a thread
6 years ago
Carl 2018

Moving Our Dog to Ecuador by Carl 2018

We have an 85 lbs Labrador Retriever and when we move to Ecuador in March 2019, he's going to be with us (of course). However, I am finding it extraordinarily difficult to get clear information on how to move our dog. Yesterday, a pet ...

Alberta Chris

I did not run in to this issue on either of the times I brought a dog in to Ecuador. Read More

Alberta Chris replied to a thread
6 years ago
Carl 2018

Moving Our Dog to Ecuador by Carl 2018

We have an 85 lbs Labrador Retriever and when we move to Ecuador in March 2019, he's going to be with us (of course). However, I am finding it extraordinarily difficult to get clear information on how to move our dog. Yesterday, a pet ...

Alberta Chris

Carl, I just returned from Canada in July with my dog and had no problems in Ecuador. As long as you have the proper paperwork for your country of origin and the required documents in Ecuador then you should be fine. There is no quarantine, there ... Read More

Alberta Chris replied to a thread
6 years ago
Alberta Chris

Bringing cash to Ecuador by Alberta Chris

Good day all, I will be travelling to Ecuador in the near future and my situation requires that I bring more than the $10,000 cash limit with me. From my reading online it is my understanding that it is not illegal to bring more cash than the ...

Alberta Chris

I'm certainly not laundering drug money lol. I will always be Canadian but I am choosing to live in Ecuador so I can spend most of my time raising my daughter. In Canada the long work days and extended work week (usually away from home) make ... Read More

Alberta Chris replied to a thread
6 years ago
Alberta Chris

Bringing cash to Ecuador by Alberta Chris

Good day all, I will be travelling to Ecuador in the near future and my situation requires that I bring more than the $10,000 cash limit with me. From my reading online it is my understanding that it is not illegal to bring more cash than the ...

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Alberta Chris replied to a thread
6 years ago
Alberta Chris

Bringing cash to Ecuador by Alberta Chris

Good day all, I will be travelling to Ecuador in the near future and my situation requires that I bring more than the $10,000 cash limit with me. From my reading online it is my understanding that it is not illegal to bring more cash than the ...

Alberta Chris

My bank in Canada is telling me up to 14 days :( if it was even a few days I would consider it. On a side note, with regard to wire transfers, when I wire funds it always shows up same day or early the next day. (That's only happened once, ... Read More

Alberta Chris replied to a thread
6 years ago
Alberta Chris

Bringing cash to Ecuador by Alberta Chris

Good day all, I will be travelling to Ecuador in the near future and my situation requires that I bring more than the $10,000 cash limit with me. From my reading online it is my understanding that it is not illegal to bring more cash than the ...

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Yes absolutely. Read More

Alberta Chris replied to a thread
6 years ago
Alberta Chris

Bringing cash to Ecuador by Alberta Chris

Good day all, I will be travelling to Ecuador in the near future and my situation requires that I bring more than the $10,000 cash limit with me. From my reading online it is my understanding that it is not illegal to bring more cash than the ...

Alberta Chris

I am aware that there are risks and that was not my question. I have travelled with amounts up to $10000 before and was curious about any taxes or restrictions on cash coming in to the country. My circumstances dictate that I cannot wait up to 14 ... Read More

Alberta Chris created a thread
6 years ago

Bringing cash to Ecuador

Good day all, I will be travelling to Ecuador in the near future and my situation requires that I bring more than the $10,000 cash limit with me. From my reading online it is my understanding that it is not illegal to bring more cash than the ... Read More

Alberta Chris replied to a thread
7 years ago
holisticdoc

Seeking Info and Resources for Building a Cheap House in Ecuador by holisticdoc

Hola a todos I am looking to relocate to Ecuador. Housing market there is like housing market in most places. Nice houses are very expensive and affordable houses are not quite what I'm looking for or they need a lot of work. Might as well ...

Alberta Chris

If you are looking on information on container construction in Ecuador feel free to contact me as I have done some research and planning on this already. Chris Read More

Alberta Chris replied to a thread
7 years ago
Alberta Chris

Importing of goods to Ecuador by expats. by Alberta Chris

Hey all, I am curious about those who have imported their good to Ecuador. I am curious about what is allowed and what isn't. In all honesty I don't feel like buying appliances and bringing them is a good idea and I love the hand crafted ...

Alberta Chris

Thanks for all the replies, I think I have the information that I need. My wife is Ecuadorian and allowed to import a vehicle but with the limitations they put on what you can import it is hardly worth it. I was a commercial refrigeration ... Read More

Alberta Chris replied to a thread
7 years ago
Alberta Chris

Importing of goods to Ecuador by expats. by Alberta Chris

Hey all, I am curious about those who have imported their good to Ecuador. I am curious about what is allowed and what isn't. In all honesty I don't feel like buying appliances and bringing them is a good idea and I love the hand crafted ...

Alberta Chris

Well I checked it out and it contained some good information. I believe there has to be a way to bring certain items, especially if they are not available in Ecuador. I will have to get my wife who is Ecuadorian to touch base with a customs ... Read More

Alberta Chris created a thread
7 years ago

Importing of goods to Ecuador by expats.

Hey all, I am curious about those who have imported their good to Ecuador. I am curious about what is allowed and what isn't. In all honesty I don't feel like buying appliances and bringing them is a good idea and I love the hand crafted ... Read More

Alberta Chris replied to a thread
7 years ago
Jane123

COnsidering a move to Bahia by Jane123

Considering a move to Bahia, Ecuador. We have school age children. 11 and 13. Anyone with experience with that? Also anyone experienced finding part-time work? Possible? Difficult? What's required to bring a dog? Thx

Alberta Chris

It is more than a travel clearance letter. There is an official international heath-vaccination form. After you get the veterinarian to health check your animal and ensure that all vaccinations are up to date, you have a 10 day window only, before ... Read More