Temporary Residence – Digital Nomad (Residencia Temporal de Nómada Digital)
Temporary Residence – Digital Nomad is a residence route in Ecuador (Digital nomad). Remote work for foreign employer/clients; foreign-source income ≥3 SBU/month (≈US$1,446); health insurance; police record. No local employment. Gov fees ~US$310/person.
Digital nomad visas and tax residency →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 13'900. You must spend about 275 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 2 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident >183 days: worldwide income (to 37%); foreign income already taxed abroad generally exempt; 5% ISD exit tax on outbound transfers
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Digital nomad |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 750 |
| Income / yr | CHF 13'900 |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 275 |
| PR | 2 |
| Citizenship | 5 |
| Work | remoteOnly |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Resident >183 days: worldwide income (to 37%); foreign income already taxed abroad generally exempt; 5% ISD exit tax on outbound transfers |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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