Bringing Stuff

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Member since 03 July 2013

HowardofocalActive member06 March 2014 02:42:27

I will already have my resident visa (but not my cedula) when I arrive in Ecuador. So, will I be able to bring lots of stuff including a 36 inch tv with me without paying duty?

vinny66 Serial expat

Member since 14 September 2011

vinny66Serial expat06 March 2014 16:56:21

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Yes, you can. with your Resident Visa stamped in your passport is enough.

Notice you are allowed to bring your stuff no more than six months after your last entrance to Ecuador.
Also you can bring almost anything but there are some items like firearms, some kind of food that is not allowed.

If you need assistance with information about moving to Ecuador, let me know.

Vinny

Howardofocal Active member

Member since 03 July 2013

HowardofocalActive member06 March 2014 17:02:42

Thanks Vinny. I did read somewhere that DECT chordless phones are not allowed. Is that true? I wonder wht.

vinny66 Serial expat

Member since 14 September 2011

vinny66Serial expat06 March 2014 18:12:58

479

Hello, I don't know exactly what are DECT phones.
I know there's restrictions with cell phones but never hear about regular phones.

Vinny

Nards Barley ViP

Member since 25 May 2012

Nards BarleyViP06 March 2014 23:27:04

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vinny66 wrote:
Hello, I don't know exactly what are DECT phones.
I know there's restrictions with cell phones but never hear about regular phones.

Vinny

You can't mail dect phones to Ecuador. But I think in your luggage is no problem if you bring 1 or 2 along for personal use.

Howardofocal Active member

Member since 03 July 2013

HowardofocalActive member07 March 2014 01:30:35

I hope so. i want to bring in a bring in a 3 handset system to hook to my magic jack. They don't cost much so the worse thing they can do is confiscate them. Can you buy them in Ecuador?

Nards Barley ViP

Member since 25 May 2012

Nards BarleyViP07 March 2014 02:08:04

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A single DECT phone costs around $50 for a panasonic. Probably about $25 for additional handsets.

Howardofocal Active member

Member since 03 July 2013

HowardofocalActive member01 June 2014 01:38:53

Vinny
You mentioned in an old post that you were in the moving business. Is that still true?
I have rented a condo and bought a bed from another couple of expats. I will need to move it. It is a king size bed and mattress and two end tables.

Howard

vinny66 Serial expat

Member since 14 September 2011

vinny66Serial expat01 June 2014 02:48:33

479

Hello,

Yes still working on movings. Email me to: goecuador@hotmail.com to get the details.

Vinny

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