rriiccaarrddoo
American looking for information about Ecuador
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American
Lives in Cotopaxi
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 01 October 2019
Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo
So I know you鈥檙e supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...
I鈥檓 sure everyone has heard but they are officially opening up the airports in Ecuador starting June 1 with mandatory 14 day quarantine in the city you land in with the option of taking a COVID-19 test on the seventh day and if you get a ... Read More
Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo
So I know you鈥檙e supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...
And that same gentleman is also correct it鈥檚 not that easy to just walk into any bank and withdraw money we鈥檝e tried that on a couple occasions while we were there on vacation and scouting properties not to mention the penalties and fees ... Read More
Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo
So I know you鈥檙e supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...
As a gentleman said below me you can bring in as much as you want to million dollars if you want to you just better be able to prove where you got the money from if it鈥檚 over 10,000. What I wasn鈥檛 sure of but I am now after speaking to ... Read More
Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo
So I know you鈥檙e supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...
Fyi. So we spoke with our lawyer about the money and this is the gist of it you鈥檙e allowed to bring in as much as you want in fact they love money coming in she does suggest that we print out our bank statement for the last three months and ... Read More
Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo
So I know you鈥檙e supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...
Thanks yes we are already hired a lawyer and we鈥檙e coming in on an investor visa. We just need the borders to open up so we can get there we have already had three different flights canceled on us so now we鈥檙e hoping end of May early ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Ecuador by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Ecuador, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Thanks. Not exactly the best time to get in the hospitality business right now. Lol. We are in Salinas on the playa de oro. Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Ecuador by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Ecuador, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Sounds like we are in the same exact boat as everyone else we have all our paperwork ready to go. Our container was scheduled to be picked up and start the journey to Ecuador on March 24 and we were to fly out on March 28 but as you all know the ... Read More
Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo
So I know you鈥檙e supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...
So I had another person DM me and scold me for the same thing (bringing so much cash into the country) so Maybe I should鈥檝e added in my post even though I鈥檓 not sure how that鈥檚 relevant to the actual question but, I was born in ... Read More
Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador by rriiccaarrddoo
So I know you鈥檙e supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ...
Well I鈥檓 not sure what you鈥檙e doing or what part of town鈥檚 you鈥檙e going into when you鈥檙e there but I鈥檝e been to Ecuador five times and have been treated with nothing but respect and kindness so I鈥檓 certainly ... Read More
Reporting 10k or more to the customs border in USA and Ecuador
So I know you鈥檙e supposed to report to the customs border both leaving the United States and entering into Ecuador if you have $10,000 or more in your possession My question is does anyone have any experience with reporting that you have more ... Read More
Shipping container
Hello! Does anyone know anyone in Salinas Ecuador that sells shipping containers? we are looking to convert either a 20 foot or a 40 foot into my shop thanks in advance for any help Read More
Internet
My wife will be working remotely after our move and have been asked how soon She can start. How long does it take to get internet turned on? Who do you use, what kind of speed/performance do you have, and approximate cost? Thanks much Read More
SUV rental by rriiccaarrddoo
So I can鈥檛 seem to find anywhere where I can rent a car in Guayaquil and then drop it off in either Salinas or La Libertad anybody out there can give me some recommendations?
Um I was talking to the guy/person that replied after you that has either removed their post or a moderator did but keep the quotes coming. ;) Read More
SUV rental by rriiccaarrddoo
So I can鈥檛 seem to find anywhere where I can rent a car in Guayaquil and then drop it off in either Salinas or La Libertad anybody out there can give me some recommendations?
Geez there鈥檚 always that one guy! Thanks for the lecture Read More
SUV rental
So I can鈥檛 seem to find anywhere where I can rent a car in Guayaquil and then drop it off in either Salinas or La Libertad anybody out there can give me some recommendations? Read More
moving to Ecuador by corestano
We've decided to move to Ecuador,: Hello my name is Charlie and Wife Alla. I am retiring soon and planning to move to somewhere in Ecuador but have not decide just where. I spent some time traveling and have a basic feel for the country and ...
We鈥檙e in the middle of that process ourselves we also bought a property in Salinas and we are also using Sarah and so far she鈥檚 been great to work with and has answered all of our questions even above and beyond the immigration portion ... Read More
Looking for help - Immigration related !! by sun.surfering
Hello Friends, I'm considering of starting a new life at Ecuador and I need some help/advice on the immigration process. I'm in my early 40s and a working professional. I'm exploring the possibility of starting a new life at Ecuador and ...
I am in the middle of that process right now and we鈥檙e moving in the end of March I can tell you it鈥檚 lots of paperwork and lots of stuff you want to do while you鈥檙e still in the United States like FBI background check your state ... Read More
Garbage disposals? by rriiccaarrddoo
When we were down in Ecuador past November we can鈥檛 remember if we saw any garbage disposals like they have in the United States where it鈥檚 attached to your sink my wife wanted me to buy one here in America and bring it down with us so ...
Thank you sir good advice I will definitely look into it Read More
Garbage disposals? by rriiccaarrddoo
When we were down in Ecuador past November we can鈥檛 remember if we saw any garbage disposals like they have in the United States where it鈥檚 attached to your sink my wife wanted me to buy one here in America and bring it down with us so ...
So I鈥檓 don鈥檛 know exactly if you鈥檙e asking when you say down here do you mean what happened to the toilet paper that we flushed down the toilet in America? It just goes out the sewer system. If you鈥檙e asking where they put ... Read More
Garbage disposals? by rriiccaarrddoo
When we were down in Ecuador past November we can鈥檛 remember if we saw any garbage disposals like they have in the United States where it鈥檚 attached to your sink my wife wanted me to buy one here in America and bring it down with us so ...
Yeah I figured there was a reason we didn鈥檛 see them there. glad I reached out before we wasted our money and bought one or worse yet screwed up our plumbing six months from now Gracias Read More
Garbage disposals?
When we were down in Ecuador past November we can鈥檛 remember if we saw any garbage disposals like they have in the United States where it鈥檚 attached to your sink my wife wanted me to buy one here in America and bring it down with us so ... Read More
Buying a new car by rriiccaarrddoo
We are moving to Salinas in April of 2020. We are coming in and then applying under investor visa (we already hired a leer and going to start the process once we get there). With that being said one the first things we need/want to do is buy a ...
I鈥檒l send you an email. Read More
Buying a new car by rriiccaarrddoo
We are moving to Salinas in April of 2020. We are coming in and then applying under investor visa (we already hired a leer and going to start the process once we get there). With that being said one the first things we need/want to do is buy a ...
Please note that there are two ways to obtain the Ecuadorian Driver's License. One is through Academic Level, and the other is through the Driving Records. If it is through Academic Level, you will need to take a Driving Test at a Driving ... Read More
Buying a new car by rriiccaarrddoo
We are moving to Salinas in April of 2020. We are coming in and then applying under investor visa (we already hired a leer and going to start the process once we get there). With that being said one the first things we need/want to do is buy a ...
Geez how do i get my high school diploma from 84 from a school that鈥檚 not even open any more? Will my high school diploma that I got when I walked the stage work? What a weird law! Anything else in need to do with it? Thanks much Read More
Buying a new car by rriiccaarrddoo
We are moving to Salinas in April of 2020. We are coming in and then applying under investor visa (we already hired a leer and going to start the process once we get there). With that being said one the first things we need/want to do is buy a ...
Well hey John it鈥檚 nice to meet you and looks like Ecuador is going to have a few new ex-pats in April of this year! Truth is I don鈥檛 know whole lot about the rentals and what you can get because we bought a 10 room hotel right off the ... Read More
Buying a new car by rriiccaarrddoo
We are moving to Salinas in April of 2020. We are coming in and then applying under investor visa (we already hired a leer and going to start the process once we get there). With that being said one the first things we need/want to do is buy a ...
Thanks that鈥檚 a good idea I was able to reach a manager at a dealership there in Salinas and he鈥檚 actually going to work with me and even pick us up at the airport with the new truck so hopefully things will work out. Read More
Buying a new car by rriiccaarrddoo
We are moving to Salinas in April of 2020. We are coming in and then applying under investor visa (we already hired a leer and going to start the process once we get there). With that being said one the first things we need/want to do is buy a ...
Thank you so much. And yes that was a typo we do already have a lawyer hired there for the immigration stuff I guess what I meant was there any paperwork I needed to get here in Texas for the purchase of the car? (our paperwork for our immigration ... Read More
Buying a new car
We are moving to Salinas in April of 2020. We are coming in and then applying under investor visa (we already hired a leer and going to start the process once we get there). With that being said one the first things we need/want to do is buy a ... Read More
Capital gains. by rriiccaarrddoo
Hello from Austin Texas ! So I鈥檓 not sure if I am posting in the right forum but I was hoping someone could help me with this question. In April 2020 we are planning to move to Ecuador and purchase a hotel or Bed. N breakfast property. ( ...
Thanks for your thoughts. We are definitely hiring a family recommended lawyer, both real estate and another for visa requirements. So if we have to postpone our move date we certainly will. Right now we are on hold to see how the riots play out ... Read More
Capital gains.
Hello from Austin Texas ! So I鈥檓 not sure if I am posting in the right forum but I was hoping someone could help me with this question. In April 2020 we are planning to move to Ecuador and purchase a hotel or Bed. N breakfast property. ( ... Read More
Shipping our stuff over by rriiccaarrddoo
I鈥檓 having a hard time getting real answers from different shipping companies. They all have a different answer. We will be shipping 1-40鈥� container (over sea). Can bring my dewalt battery powered tools? Can I bring 1 atv (four ...
We thought about that but since we are purchasing and going to be running a bed-and-breakfast we needed to bring some stuff to be able to move in and start or continue business as usual I have decided to go ahead and sell my tools and then ... Read More
Shipping our stuff over by rriiccaarrddoo
I鈥檓 having a hard time getting real answers from different shipping companies. They all have a different answer. We will be shipping 1-40鈥� container (over sea). Can bring my dewalt battery powered tools? Can I bring 1 atv (four ...
Amelia&jp. I just got off the phone with that container company you guys interviewed and they are definitely helping me out the most clear and concise instructions I鈥檝e gotten from any company I鈥檝e called so I certainly appreciate it ... Read More
Shipping our stuff over by rriiccaarrddoo
I鈥檓 having a hard time getting real answers from different shipping companies. They all have a different answer. We will be shipping 1-40鈥� container (over sea). Can bring my dewalt battery powered tools? Can I bring 1 atv (four ...
Thanks much for the reply and I think that鈥檚 where we鈥檙e leaning is to pretty much sell everything we have here and purchase again there we are purchasing a bed and breakfast so we鈥檙e certainly going to keep our kitchen stuff and ... Read More
Shipping our stuff over by rriiccaarrddoo
I鈥檓 having a hard time getting real answers from different shipping companies. They all have a different answer. We will be shipping 1-40鈥� container (over sea). Can bring my dewalt battery powered tools? Can I bring 1 atv (four ...
Great thanks much for the info I鈥檒l definitely give them a call Read More
Shipping our stuff over by rriiccaarrddoo
I鈥檓 having a hard time getting real answers from different shipping companies. They all have a different answer. We will be shipping 1-40鈥� container (over sea). Can bring my dewalt battery powered tools? Can I bring 1 atv (four ...
Thanks much I鈥檒l look into both those ideas! I was planning to bring it with me when I move because I鈥檓 gonna need them right away but it鈥檚 looking like I鈥檓 going to try to sell damn near everything here and then rebuy it ... Read More
Shipping our stuff over by rriiccaarrddoo
I鈥檓 having a hard time getting real answers from different shipping companies. They all have a different answer. We will be shipping 1-40鈥� container (over sea). Can bring my dewalt battery powered tools? Can I bring 1 atv (four ...
And that goes for the ATV in other words if I get charged $300 in taxes to bring it in I鈥檓 OK with that but if they charge me $2000 in taxes then I would be better off selling it here and buying a used one there I think. Read More
Shipping our stuff over by rriiccaarrddoo
I鈥檓 having a hard time getting real answers from different shipping companies. They all have a different answer. We will be shipping 1-40鈥� container (over sea). Can bring my dewalt battery powered tools? Can I bring 1 atv (four ...
Great thanks for the reply now I鈥檓 not crazy about paying the taxes on the stuff but I鈥檓 certainly not opposed to it Now with that being said I am going to be needing my tools basically to make a living while we are building up the ... Read More
Shipping our stuff over by rriiccaarrddoo
I鈥檓 having a hard time getting real answers from different shipping companies. They all have a different answer. We will be shipping 1-40鈥� container (over sea). Can bring my dewalt battery powered tools? Can I bring 1 atv (four ...
Oh ok thanks for the info Read More
Shipping our stuff over
I鈥檓 having a hard time getting real answers from different shipping companies. They all have a different answer. We will be shipping 1-40鈥� container (over sea). Can bring my dewalt battery powered tools? Can I bring 1 atv (four ... Read More
Building materials
We are looking to purchase a BnB and move down in April of next year! I saw where tools are expensive but what about material? 2x4鈥檚, plywood? Siding etc. We are looking to expand pretty quickly and build 8 to 10 little cabins on the ... Read More