'Moving to Ecuador for retirement' Retirement

terry (152.163.100.196) - 08/08/05 19:42

I have heard that Ecuador is developing a program or system for non-citizens to retire there. Has anyone any knowledge of this? If so, where can I get more acurate current

information?

Comment #1 Kurt (65.14.2.82) - 08/12/05 10:36

I would like the same info as Terry

Comment #2 Jeffrey (66.56.56.163) - 08/13/05 11:57

Hello,

We have a new website which is a free forum for Americans retiring abroad. We have a Ecuador Expat Forum, and we are also seeking information on Ecuador visa requirements for retirement. Please register at our board, and this information should become available.

Thanks,

Jeffrey

www.RetireAway.com

Comment #3 Karl (69.41.132.26) - 08/23/05 14:46

There are several catagories for foreign retirees moving to Ecuador. The simplest is the Investor Visa, which requires nothing more than the purchase of a $1400 (Yes, that's one thousand four hundred dollar) certificate of deposit in the central bank of ecuador (Banco Central de Ecuador). There's nothing more to it! Ecuadorian attorneys will offer to handle the paperwork for you for a thousand dollars or so, but you can easily complete and submit the paperwork yourself while residing in Ecuador. Go for it!

Comment #4 Richard Shapiro (65.3.208.99) - 09/05/05 01:50

HI, I am an amrican citizen ,I am planning to retire in Quito in 5 years. I am looking for a three bedroom condo in the

Alto baton section. If anyone is selling a condo there please let ne know.

Also what procedures do I need tot ake in order to live there all year.

Thanks

Comment #5 Ray (203.155.1.245) - 10/30/05 05:26

I am currently retired in Thailand and have been for three years and have a Thai wife. There are many visa restrictions here and the longest that you can get is one year. Makes you a bit uncomfortable. Life is good here but very hot.

It is hard to determine much from these boards as they are designed to get you to buy what they offer. I can and do rent a two bedroom two bath house here for $70. a month and it's nice. Is that possible there?

A track home here with very little land runs about $38,000 how about there?

Of course one of the things about Thailand is the entertainment, available there as well?

We do a lot bowling and motorcycle touring possible there?

I see things with an average tempature of 75 degrees true?

Beach house for 40K true?

Lastly, I have lived as an expat for three years now and I know adjustmetns will have to be made. How do you enjoy life there?

Ray.

Comment #6 michael (80.58.2.44) - 12/20/05 05:14

I intend to retire to Euador. I am 65 , my wife 53, .

we will not be working in the Country.

What taxes will we have to pay, for example, pension from uk,

other income generated in the UK.

Tax free investments in the UK.

THANKS

Comment #7 david stewart (65.170.187.158) - 04/29/06 00:10

I too am thinking of retiring to Ecuador. I tried to locate the RetireAway.com site as mentioned above, but search for the URL couldn't find it?? Is there another site?

Comment #8 Michael Manning (205.242.255.66) - 10/13/06 09:47

I am looking for some information on moving to Ecuador. I can run my internet business from there and feel it is a good option. What about the situation of crime? I am an American and have been to Guayaquil before and did not feel safe at all. There was a lot of crime. Visited last in 2001.

Comment #9 Joe from des plaines - 10/13/06 10:18

I think you kinda answered your own question about safety: "did not feel safe at all."

Another important question is internet access.

Have you considered other places? The Uruguay Forum seems to indicate that both safety and internet access are good.

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Comment #10 Brent Stewart (209.115.232.65) - 03/13/07 19:04

Hello i am interested in moving to Equador i have heard it is nice there and the cost of living is relatively cheap.

Were can a person find information about moving and retiring in equador.

Thanks

Comment #11 david l. stewart from san angelo, Texas - 04/27/07 00:43

All the above questions can be answered in the above subject manual published by International Living. Go to International Living dot com

Comment #12 Joe from des plaines - 04/27/07 05:24

It is really better if you put the link in the box so everyone can just click on it.

They have some good information, but they also have a lot of hype to sell their stuff.

Your best bet is to ask SPECIFIC questions on forums so others can help you.

Comment #13 RONALD MILITELLO (222.123.141.219) - 05/16/07 23:29

Hi: I noticed in your text that you and/or someone can provide information on house rentals for people retiring in Equador, I am in the final process of doing so, I receive the following retirement incomes:

1. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - RETIREMENT

2. UNITED STATES SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME

3. THE COMMENWEALTH OF MASS. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES-

BI-ANNUAL ANNUNITY.

Kindly inform me of such living quarters [house, etc.] AN HOW TO OBTAIN LEASE PRIOR TO ARIVAL EQUADOR.

I am temporarly in Thailand, and will be obtaining the proper VISA for Retirement Status in Bangkok [upon presentation of all offical retirement documents I curently have in mt possion], Thailand in the near future. My spouse Mrs. Diane Marie Militello is curently living at our Home in MA, undewrsoing Medical Treatment, She is making great progress, so I expect sometime in future for her to arive for a period of time in Equador, for the time being I need not to expend too much cash for houe [living quarters] after arival in Equador I will be able to beter assertain what is best for me and her. Regards. kindly respond ASAP as JUNE 2007 IS QUITE SOON [NEXT MONTH] I would like lease in place in JUNE 2007] respond airmans_swc@yahoo.com Thanks. - Sincerely, RONALD MILITELLO

Comment #14 LarryM from Retiring in Ecuador - 06/19/07 18:41

Hi there,

Just wanted to introduce myself to the membership. My wife and I are anxiously anticipating our move to Ecuador in December 2007, as we purchased our condo in July 2007 and are looking forward to our move. It was completed for move-in in May 2007.

If anyone is looking for good, honest contacts for Real Estate in Cuenca, or on the Pacific Coast, north of Guayaquil, I will be happy to offer you some suggestions.

LarryM

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Comment #15 jerry Vald (207.200.116.139) - 07/04/07 02:23

I am looking for a country to retire in and am thinking of centeral or south america. I am looking a equador however my family are in the medical profession. Wife and one daughter doctors. second daughter Four year university graduate in nursing (RNBSN) and they want to work in their profession. I also will work in medicine. What is the cost of living and how safe are we in Equador? Also considering uruquay, and Belize. Any help andyone can give me will be greatly appreciated.

Jerry Vald

Comment #16 jerry Vald (207.200.116.139) - 07/04/07 02:35

See posted message. Please contact me at Maresemper@aol.com

Comment #17 Dane from Plano, Texas - 07/15/07 20:30

Jerry, I think that David Morrill of International Living and Cuenca Realty could give you an honest accessment of safety in Cuenca. I am 52 years old live in Plano, Texas and last May of 2006 bought a condo in a highrise going up across from the Oro Verde for my wife and I to retire to in a few years. This first world structure with its worldclass amenitites appealed to us as we like the idea of living in this colonial city with its charm however being able to retreat to a first world secure residence.I studied potential retirement spots from Buenas Aires, to Punta de Este Uruquay to Vina del Mar Chile and decided on the quaint Cuenca Ecuador with its perfect climate, very affordable healthcare and extremely low cost of living. A 15 minute cab drive across town is $1.50.I checked in the emergency room for "stomach trouble" . I was being treated for 6 hours the bill was $112.The doctors spoke english and were very concerned about my well being.

Comment #18 waclaw (67.42.38.8) - 08/14/07 19:37

I need info about best place to retire on Equador coastline with info on beach homes.

Thanks

waclaw

Comment #19 blake smith from Las Nunez Ecuador - 08/30/07 05:06

Hello,

I am offering my oceanfront house for sale. It is 6, 600 sq ft with 8 BR's 6 1/2 Baths; 4 BR's have private Baths and overlook the ocean; while two pairs of Br's have a bathroom between each pair making it a nice arrangement for owners/guests. Currently I use it as a 'hosteria" and have guests tell me they love the place. It is located 8 kms. north of Montanita so one can enjoy the surfing and atmosphere of that well known area, but enjoy a little more relaxation and tranquility if they like. For more info, feel free to visit my website, eldelfinfelizdotcom which has some pictures and I can be emailed at eldelfinfeliz at gmaildotcom.

Blake

Comment #20 Robert T (71.198.224.22) - 10/18/07 01:02

I am interested in talking with expats living in Cuenca.

I am looking for retirement information and plan to retire there in 3 years at age 70.

I have made one trip to Ecuador - Salinas, but I think Cuenca is a better choice.

Comment #21 Donett Holmes (64.250.215.50) - 11/04/07 16:07

My husband and I are looking to buy a beachfront home in Ecuador. We are in our late 50's from Oklahoma and are retired educators. I am a high school counselor and my husband is a special ed teacher. We would like to get all the info we can on life in Ecuador. Thanks, Donett

Comment #22 Marina from NY - 11/11/07 12:14

I am thinking about moving to Ecuador when my husband retired. He is going to be 61 this winter and wants to work for a few more years. I am very interested in communicationg with someone who already lives in Cuenca.

My husband is a college professor (math). I used to teach education in university, in Russia. Currently, I am a grad student in school psychology, but I think that I ready for my early "retirement" in Ecuador.

Please, contact us: mighelinger@yahoo.com or marinapop12@yandex.ru

Comment #23 Gary from Ecuador development Group, Cotacachi - 11/23/07 23:04

My wife and I settled in Cotacahci, Ecuador a year ago after traveling the world for 10 years. We got our residency visas in May, and made a deposit on a pre-construction condo two weeks ago. We are also selling the same condos.

Six months ago we formed a company called Ecuador Development Group--The EDG (cute, huh?) with a young American and his Ecuadorian wife, and an Ecuadorian couple who lived in the states for 30 years. They returned here to semi-retire two years ago. Martha worked at the Ecuadorian embassy in D.C. for 20 years.

We all love Ecuador. It is beautiful, peaceful, friendly and welcoming. As in all countries, there are areas that are unsafe. But where we live it is more like the 50s in the US, with kids playing safely in the streets at night and expats with no fear to walk anywhere at any time.

We will be answering questions on this board in the future. The primary purpose of our group is to help people like us make the move here easily and with minimum complexity. It is actually quite easy to do as Ecuadorian laws are very favorable towards expats.

Please check our site at www.pro-ecuador.com. It will answer lots of your questions.

Pleasant journeys.

Gary

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Comment #24 Ashley from Florida, USA - 12/05/07 09:07

Hi we are planning on living there part time, maybe during the summers. We are planning several trips. I have been once for a month in 2001 before 9/11. I am married to a native from Ecuador. I watch Channel One here on cable and see some terrible crimes being commited. Can anyone who is living there tell me how travel is between Guayaquil airport and the Manabi province? Safety? How is the public bus safety? When we were there before, they were stopping cars with roadblocks in all parts of the country. Thanks.

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