EdGar
@EdGarT
American expat in Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in La Pampa (near Quito)
Speaks English
Registration: 15 December 2013
Making phone calls in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Ecuador, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Ecuador? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
We use Skype International. The cost is $13/month. We also have a "cheap" Ecuador Mobile phone for local calls. Cost less than $5/month. Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
There are several permanent visas you can apply for. If you do not have a job waiting for you check out this site: http://cancilleria.gob.ec/requirements-for-a-visa-application/?lang=en pensioners' visa requires a minimum monthly pension of ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador by Keltic Tom
I plan on living in Guayaquil while I decide where to live permanently. Do to having COPD I will be limited to a lower elevation. In the USA me breathing difficulties begin about 3,500' yet in Mexico I breath well at 5,000' to almost ...
Rather than Guayaquil, which I understand is crowded, hot and humid, I would consider the Salinas area on the coast, or further up the coast. Read More
Visa problems by Anthony Bassak
My name is Anthony Bassak. I live in Northern Illinois and the closest embassy for Ecuador is in Chicago and they never answer their telephone and if they do they immediately hang up the receiver. I will keep tryin Has anyone ever heard of Patrick ...
Patrick is in jail in Florida awaiting sentencing for illegal activities related to the attempted sale of prostitution by children. I would hesitate to stay at their facility because of possible payback from former Ecuadorian business partners. I ... Read More
Conversation anyone? Ecuador has gone mighty quiet by gardener1
I think I've been on this forum for about a year and a half. Lately it seems like the batteries have been removed from the Ecuador bunny? We get a lot of questions, some good ones - and almost no answers. My favorite unanswered question of ...
Regarding your questions: 'What qualifies as a dependent for immigration income visa purposes'? With a permanent pensioners' visa, the pensioner must have a minimum income of $800/month + $100 per dependent. Also, a spouse or child of ... Read More
Ecuador sounds like a great place to semi retire by Snowpeach
We have done a bit of research and Ecuador sounds like a great place to semi retire...though we will be back and forth since we have lots of family in Canada. Just want to know if we would be safe on a farm somewhere outside Cueno (sp??) and if ...
Please keep in mind, if you become permanent residents of Ecuador, you can only be out of the country a limited amount of time: Article 36: Regulation of Immigrant Law.- All legally registered immigrants may leave and return to the country, but ... Read More
papers I need to establish myself in Cuenca by henrybear
Hi everyone, my name is Eric Beeldsnijder (male) and I am from Curacao. My profession: translator and I studied management as well, in Europe. I worked in statistics for over 30 years in The Netherlands and Bonaire. I wish to live in Cuenca, Ecuador ...
Glad I could help. Enjoy your journey. Read More
papers I need to establish myself in Cuenca by henrybear
Hi everyone, my name is Eric Beeldsnijder (male) and I am from Curacao. My profession: translator and I studied management as well, in Europe. I worked in statistics for over 30 years in The Netherlands and Bonaire. I wish to live in Cuenca, Ecuador ...
You can enter Ecuador with just your passport and at the border or when you land at the airport they will issue you a T-3 stamp, which is good for a total of 90 days. The clock stops if you leave the country for any reason. About a month before the ... Read More
papers I need to establish myself in Cuenca by henrybear
Hi everyone, my name is Eric Beeldsnijder (male) and I am from Curacao. My profession: translator and I studied management as well, in Europe. I worked in statistics for over 30 years in The Netherlands and Bonaire. I wish to live in Cuenca, Ecuador ...
If you have a T- 3 visa stamp, yes, you can go to a neighboring country and through the nearest Ecuador Consulate apply for a 12-X visa, assuming you have the necessary documents. We went to Ipiales, Colombia and had the 12-X within 2 days. Ecuador ... Read More
papers I need to establish myself in Cuenca by henrybear
Hi everyone, my name is Eric Beeldsnijder (male) and I am from Curacao. My profession: translator and I studied management as well, in Europe. I worked in statistics for over 30 years in The Netherlands and Bonaire. I wish to live in Cuenca, Ecuador ...
The short answer is "nothing is automatic". If eligible, you can be issued a new T-3 or new 12-X. It all depends on your current status. Read More
retirement visa for Ecuador by johnhlong
I am thinking of retiring to Ecuador. Would it be possible to first visit the country on a visitor's visa and then to apply for a resident (retiree) visa once there? I would be applying using my Social Security income to qualify for the 10-I ...
You can do it yourself or hire someone (facilitator) to assist you. We used a facilitator here in Quito. If interested you can contact him JEDecuador2014@yahoo.com Read More
United States Postal Service and Customs by frugalpirate
So I've read through the threads. With the extra fees they have on airlines, I thought it might be easier to send some of my clothes and things down through the mail. It's around 60 bucks for 20 pounds. I read the restrictions on the USPS site and ...
Cool and rainy most of the year. Read More
United States Postal Service and Customs by frugalpirate
So I've read through the threads. With the extra fees they have on airlines, I thought it might be easier to send some of my clothes and things down through the mail. It's around 60 bucks for 20 pounds. I read the restrictions on the USPS site and ...
Recommend bringing the clothing you like with you on the trip. I brought two bags of 70 pounds each with clothes and other personal items. One bag's worth sits in the bottom of my closet mostly unused. Had so many clothes while working but now ... Read More
Visa problems by Anthony Bassak
My name is Anthony Bassak. I live in Northern Illinois and the closest embassy for Ecuador is in Chicago and they never answer their telephone and if they do they immediately hang up the receiver. I will keep tryin Has anyone ever heard of Patrick ...
wwwIC3.gov is the actual website. Read More
Visa problems by Anthony Bassak
My name is Anthony Bassak. I live in Northern Illinois and the closest embassy for Ecuador is in Chicago and they never answer their telephone and if they do they immediately hang up the receiver. I will keep tryin Has anyone ever heard of Patrick ...
Thanks for the information. We will look into this. We have been left hanging by them. // added: I went to the site: ocfl.net/tabid/496/default.aspx#.U5JFdXJdWSp to find out more information and went to the official Vine site, but it denied me any ... Read More
papers I need to establish myself in Cuenca by henrybear
Hi everyone, my name is Eric Beeldsnijder (male) and I am from Curacao. My profession: translator and I studied management as well, in Europe. I worked in statistics for over 30 years in The Netherlands and Bonaire. I wish to live in Cuenca, Ecuador ...
The number of copies was a recommendation by Juan who assisted us. Read More
papers I need to establish myself in Cuenca by henrybear
Hi everyone, my name is Eric Beeldsnijder (male) and I am from Curacao. My profession: translator and I studied management as well, in Europe. I worked in statistics for over 30 years in The Netherlands and Bonaire. I wish to live in Cuenca, Ecuador ...
The birth certificate preferably showing parents birth country is specifically required for the Cedula not the permanent visa. If you are interested in a facilitator to assist you with the process, let me know. Juan's fees include translations ... Read More
papers I need to establish myself in Cuenca by henrybear
Hi everyone, my name is Eric Beeldsnijder (male) and I am from Curacao. My profession: translator and I studied management as well, in Europe. I worked in statistics for over 30 years in The Netherlands and Bonaire. I wish to live in Cuenca, Ecuador ...
Pensioner's Visa Requirements: Note: The Ecuadorian Consulates are not the most helpful sources of information related to securing a permanent visa. Some are now walk-in or walk-in and make a reservation for another day only. Some don't ... Read More
12-IX Visa confusion
Since your 12-IX visa has expired, that is not an issue. Since your first 90 T-3 was in 2013, you are eligible for another T-3 in 2014. Read More
papers I need to establish myself in Cuenca by henrybear
Hi everyone, my name is Eric Beeldsnijder (male) and I am from Curacao. My profession: translator and I studied management as well, in Europe. I worked in statistics for over 30 years in The Netherlands and Bonaire. I wish to live in Cuenca, Ecuador ...
Check the official site: http://cancilleria.gob.ec/immigrant-visas/?lang=en Read More
Still looking at Ecuador! by mason36
Concerned about medical. It looks like after age 65 you cannot get private medical. Is this true? We are 66 and 68. I have high blood pressure, high cholestral and A-Fib. Are the hospitals in Ecuador divided into public and private like Mexico?
Ecuador offers health insurance under IESS ( iess.gob.ec) similar to US Social Security and Medicare program. Check out this site for more information:huffingtonpost.com/kathleen-peddicord/retire-to-ecuador_b_4561063.html. Read More
Visa problems by Anthony Bassak
My name is Anthony Bassak. I live in Northern Illinois and the closest embassy for Ecuador is in Chicago and they never answer their telephone and if they do they immediately hang up the receiver. I will keep tryin Has anyone ever heard of Patrick ...
Check this official site regarding temp and permanent visa requirements: http://cancilleria.gob.ec/requirements-for-a-visa-application/?lang=en Read More
Visa problems by Anthony Bassak
My name is Anthony Bassak. I live in Northern Illinois and the closest embassy for Ecuador is in Chicago and they never answer their telephone and if they do they immediately hang up the receiver. I will keep tryin Has anyone ever heard of Patrick ...
Patrick has been arrested and held over for trial without bail according to news information from Orlando, FL. Read More
Visa problems by Anthony Bassak
My name is Anthony Bassak. I live in Northern Illinois and the closest embassy for Ecuador is in Chicago and they never answer their telephone and if they do they immediately hang up the receiver. I will keep tryin Has anyone ever heard of Patrick ...
Yes, no problem if you speak Spanish. Read More
Visa problems by Anthony Bassak
My name is Anthony Bassak. I live in Northern Illinois and the closest embassy for Ecuador is in Chicago and they never answer their telephone and if they do they immediately hang up the receiver. I will keep tryin Has anyone ever heard of Patrick ...
Patrick was arrested in Alabama a few days ago. Read More
More Problems Between US/Ecuador Government by BobH
This ties in somewhat with a discussion that occurred on another thread: It is an unquestionably political topic, and yet it is one that might have a big effect on expats (US expats especially, but also others who might be mistaken for ...
I agree with j600rr. The Ecuadorian government is playing one giant against the other. What they lose from the US, they more than make up with assistance from China. It's a world economy and Ecuador is looking to the world rather than big brother to ... Read More