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Work visas require a job offer from a sponsoring employer. Many lead to permanent residency and allow family members to join you.
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Business / investor visas reward applicants who start a business or invest at qualifying levels. Most lead to permanent residency on meeting programme milestones.
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€1,330/monthly, €15,964/yr salary ·, ·, · 17-17 weeks · 3 years
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## Who is the Investor Visa for in Ecuador? The Investor Visa requires an investment of €3,695 monthly or €44,344 annually. ## What is the investment requirement? This visa offers a pathwa
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Business · 3-9 months (business approval + visa)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Family · 6-24 weeks (varies by relationship and country)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Family · 30-60 days
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 17-17 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 4-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 8-17 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 4-4 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 8-17 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 8-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Residency · 60-90 days
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Residency · 4-12 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Student · 30-60 days
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Student · 4-12 weeks (peaks before academic intake)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist · 5-30 days (varies by mission)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist · 5-10 days
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
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