Temporary Residence – Retiree (Jubilado) (Residencia Temporal de Jubilado)
Temporary Residence – Retiree (Jubilado) is a residence route in Ecuador (Pensionare). Lifetime pension ≥3 SBU/month (≈US$1,446, 2026); health insurance; police record. Max 90 days abroad/yr during temporary residence. Gov fees ~US$310/person.
Retirement visas and pensioner residence →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.
| Categorie | Pensionare |
|---|---|
| Investiție | — |
| Taxe (familie) | CHF 750 |
| Venit / an | CHF 13'900 |
| Active | — |
| Ședere min. | 275 |
| RP | 2 |
| Cetățenie | 5 |
| Muncă | no |
| Eligibil | all |
| Impozit | Resident >183 days: worldwide income (to 37%); foreign income already taxed abroad generally exempt; 5% ISD exit tax on outbound transfers |
| La data de | 2026-10 |
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