Expat Expert

PRICE. 💰

No contract, no money. Do not give any deposit without a legal agreement. Do not give money without signing a contract. You need to protect your money and investment. 💸

Signing a promissory contract is not completely necessary or always the best choice. I can provide you with the most appropriate and precise arrangements, so your investment is always protected. 📄✅

We receive this inquiry from clients who are both buyers and sellers. If you do not put the actual price, you may pay fewer taxes, notaries fees, and registration fees, but…

If something happens to your investment, you can only claim the price established in the contract.

In a few days or even after years, a government entity and your or the seller's bank may ask you to justify the money you transferred or received.

If you decide to sell your property in the future and the buyer requests to stipulate the actual price, you will need to pay higher taxes as a seller.

When should I get started with my paperwork for my temporary visa?

If you are considering applying for your temporary or permanent residency visa, we recommend starting with the needed paperwork at least five months before your application. ⏱️

That is because, in some countries, the government institution that issues the paperwork takes up to three months to provide documents. 📄✅

Is health insurance a requirement for a visa?
You will need to present a health insurance certificate depending on your visa category.

If you apply for your temporary pension, rental, or investment residence visa, you will need it. You won't need to prove you have health insurance for the rest of the categories.

Is health insurance a requirement for a visa?
You will need to present a health insurance certificate depending on your visa category.

If you apply for your temporary pension, rental, or investment residence visa, you will need it. You won't need to prove you have health insurance for the rest of the categories.

When I have my first consultation online or in my office with a client that wants to apply for a residency visa, my first question is about their plans in Ecuador.

Some clients want to apply for residence to buy a property, conduct business in Ecuador, or start a company. You should know that you don't need to be a resident for all those purposes.

Apart from the information above, you should also know that visitors from almost all countries are allowed 90 days to stay in Ecuador per year, and you can ask for an additional 90 days. So, you have six months per year to start your business, enjoy your new home and make the most of your time in Ecuador.