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American expat in Ecuador
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Tips and advice to thrive in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Ecuador? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
WELL MY HUSBAND WAS YOUNGER THEN ME AND HE ADAPTED FAST HE HAD TO. I TOOK 2 YRS. I WISHED I KNEW SPANISH SO BADLY. I WAS SICK AND HAD MEMORY LOSS SO IT MAD IT VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME AND THEY WERE NOT GOING TO MAKE IT EASY FOR ME THEY SEEMED MAD AT ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Ecuador? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
ALWAYS TRAVEL WITH ID, TOILET PAPER, UNBRELLA, TALK QUIETLY, DONT EXPECT ANYTHING, DON'T BE IN A HURRAY EVER, SYSTEMS ARE NO WHAT THEY SEEM, NOTHING IS FAIR, YOU ARE THE VISITOR AND MINORITY, LEARN SPANISH ASAP, SIGN UP FOR EVERYTHING ASAP, ... Read More
Best cities to live in Ecuador by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ecuador. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
I don't know where to begin I have lived in Ecuador for 4 yrs and I am retired from the USA I am 70 yrs old. Now I will ask myself questions and answer them for you... Income here is very low true? Yes so you will not be making good money. So ... Read More
Live in Cuenca - Be Happy to Answer Questions About Life in Ecuador by troberts010150
Hi there, I just joined expat.com and discovered the Forums. I'm always interested in helping prospective expats with straight answers about Ecuador, especially Cuenca. I moved here - sight unseen, but after lots of research - from Seattle two ...
Terry I have lived here 4 years and consider myself a resident. I suggest two things to foreigners keep negative talk for home alone only. Also before the move here take Spanish lesson immediately no faster ha. Its more important then they think ... Read More
Expat couple in Salinas victims of home invastion, not injured by crowdpub
On January 12, 2014, a retired expat couple were victims of a home invasion in Salinas Ecuador. The two assailants were carrying guns and forced their way into the home at about 5:00 pm. They were not injured physically. ...
Loved the idea. But will it work in a town in Ecuador. Well I don't think in a large town. But maybe in a small town. And if in any town Maria Pia will get them to use it in her town she is quite a fighter. Well Maria Pia can you go to your ... Read More
Expat couple in Salinas victims of home invastion, not injured by crowdpub
On January 12, 2014, a retired expat couple were victims of a home invasion in Salinas Ecuador. The two assailants were carrying guns and forced their way into the home at about 5:00 pm. They were not injured physically. ...
Joan we all don't want to get personal but we feel that these robbers go after people like myself older people who are not strong just in case they fight they want to feel they can over take them. So everyone wants to know your age please. Maria ... Read More
Open Season on Ripoff Realtors by whytehorse
I came across these forums when I was searching for info for my mom who wants to retire to somewhere with a lower cost of living. Just to give you an idea what kind of person she is: She's a nurse who spent her entire life helping people get well, ...
this is an Expat.com and we are delighted your here to share and we want your opinion but no personal name calling. Yes I am old, yes I am an expat, yes I am proud of being an American, yes I'm proud of being a Voting Resident of Ecuador. And I ... Read More
50% Discounts for Senior Flights and other activities by smitty88
I have been unable to find a forum discussing Ecuador's legally required senior discounts, especially for air fare, even though it seems to it would be a popular topic. My understanding, which I would like to see confirmed or corrected by OTHER THAN ...
mug, don't be bitter be sweet that's not like you Read More
New Flights into Salinas
Great in time for the robberies only kidding its a joke. But you see from the blog there was more then one. If your read Joans blog there were two men pairing up together on bikes robbing one after another in neighborhoods...Now they are aware of ... Read More
Expat couple in Salinas victims of home invastion, not injured by crowdpub
On January 12, 2014, a retired expat couple were victims of a home invasion in Salinas Ecuador. The two assailants were carrying guns and forced their way into the home at about 5:00 pm. They were not injured physically. ...
Joan you were luck and just give them what every they are looking for. but we should be prepared and have lights turning on and alarms and pain buttons we need noise they don't like dogs etc. All this keeps them away. Glady your safe. Read More
Expat couple in Salinas victims of home invastion, not injured by crowdpub
On January 12, 2014, a retired expat couple were victims of a home invasion in Salinas Ecuador. The two assailants were carrying guns and forced their way into the home at about 5:00 pm. They were not injured physically. ...
For real emergencies or attacks this is a great idea. But will the police come in Ecuador??? Please let us know what they say to you Senior Expat will be curious Maria Pia. Read More
Apartment rental costs by timo31750
I have read these blogs for well over a year and have exchanged comments with many inquirers. To date, I have never seen any inquiries or mention of apartment rentals? I would love to hear from all or any of you who've rented furnished units in ...
Ok Timo I am going to give you Specifics my Landlord is wonderful fantastic good people. Rent of conclusive $550. furnished we deduct everything from rent for them. In Most cases Retired people want to pay water gas etc and deduct from rent why ... Read More
The locals, how are they? by Dobro K
Hello all, my first post! I want to know what type of people the natives are, are the locals friendly, intelligent, creative? Do they interact with gringos much? Good drivers? Anything you all can offer will help, and just tell me from a general, ...
Or you don't have a Gall Bladder or you are one of those Old cranky Gringos that some people talk about. Or you have fibromyalgia or other diseases that old age can bring so the doctors don't recommend you drink the water here even though bloggers ... Read More
Open Season on Ripoff Realtors by whytehorse
I came across these forums when I was searching for info for my mom who wants to retire to somewhere with a lower cost of living. Just to give you an idea what kind of person she is: She's a nurse who spent her entire life helping people get well, ...
deeve007 was right Whytehorse took this to a personal level of conversation and attacked and hasn't even visited Ecuador and isn't even planning on visiting, thank God. But then deeve007 showed her bad side by being opinionated, and calling ... Read More
The locals, how are they? by Dobro K
Hello all, my first post! I want to know what type of people the natives are, are the locals friendly, intelligent, creative? Do they interact with gringos much? Good drivers? Anything you all can offer will help, and just tell me from a general, ...
I love legal walls too. Legal walls. Not every where LEGAL WALLS TOO. jUST SO WE ARE ON THE SAME PAGE LOVE IT. Not on my front door its not cute. Again put it on your car your front door I think that is cute or the legal wall but NOT MINE ... Read More
The locals, how are they? by Dobro K
Hello all, my first post! I want to know what type of people the natives are, are the locals friendly, intelligent, creative? Do they interact with gringos much? Good drivers? Anything you all can offer will help, and just tell me from a general, ...
Timo I don't think the average American take offense over a question like how do we drive? We would say some drive good some drive bad the ones that drive bad stay away they are not normal. We would not take that personal. Now if you said your ... Read More
Opening a B&B ,suggestions or advice appreciated. by Halcwhitley
My bride and I recently spent two months in Ecuador and fell in love with the country. When we return, we are considering opening a B&B . We are retired, but we both like to stay busy and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. We ...
Oscar are you thinking of open a B & B if so Sara mentioned above is an excellent facilitator and reasonable. She can show you the direction and paper work of Ecuador. She is down to earth. She understands how it works now and it has changed a ... Read More
Opening a B&B ,suggestions or advice appreciated. by Halcwhitley
My bride and I recently spent two months in Ecuador and fell in love with the country. When we return, we are considering opening a B&B . We are retired, but we both like to stay busy and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. We ...
Judee boy they sure don't think like us that is for sure example. In Gringo Hill which I need not tell you there are lots of Gringos a Coffee Shop opens not one speak English what???? Then on menue is Cocoa I immediately thought Oh it is Gringo ... Read More
Retired But Still Working by mrhargi
My wife and I taught for enough years to draw a small retirement. Our combined retirement is about $1300. I still work as a consultant on a 2 week on 2 week off schedule. We want to retire in Ecuador this summer. The question is can I still ...
Mrharg you can get advise here from any one but is it the right advise ??? Sarah is recommended as a facilitator and is one of the best livintobe@gmail.com I am not sure I think she has recommendations in Gringo Tree to. She comes with lots of ... Read More
Moving from Quito to the coast by jessekimmerling
This Sunday we're moving from Quito to Las Peñas. Since I've been living out of a backpack for 4 years, my move is easy, but my wife is another matter. We managed to hire a truck for $200, which seems very cheap for moving a large truckload of stuff ...
I can not believe any one is asking questions at the last moment. Please tell me you are not asking questions now the deal is made now you ask questions. The answer is plain first....don't ask questions after you made the deal and did it. That is ... Read More
Expat couple in Salinas victims of home invastion, not injured by crowdpub
On January 12, 2014, a retired expat couple were victims of a home invasion in Salinas Ecuador. The two assailants were carrying guns and forced their way into the home at about 5:00 pm. They were not injured physically. ...
Timo I did not hear of this robbery but with all the electrical being shut off and on all the time in the area that Maria Pia is in the only thing I can think of is Lights blinking on and off on battaries on a delay system thinking people are home ... Read More
The locals, how are they? by Dobro K
Hello all, my first post! I want to know what type of people the natives are, are the locals friendly, intelligent, creative? Do they interact with gringos much? Good drivers? Anything you all can offer will help, and just tell me from a general, ...
Oh I forgot their are a few that are weird and off the wall and take everything wrong...and got to extremes as you can tell so don't try and have conversations that are real it would not do any good they just go to extremes. My daughter is ... Read More
Banos visit June/July by micmax
We are staying in Banos Mid-June to Mid-July. We would appreciate any and all info about Banos. What to see, do, eat, watch out for, what NOT to do. Clothing? We are exploring to see what might fit us for retirement. Too save time... We don't ...
Micmac Brandon's conversation and details about Banos was great fantastic. Now I live in Cuenca and it is totally different style of life I would not be happy with night live and lots of long distance walking. I don't like boating I don't mind ... Read More
The locals, how are they? by Dobro K
Hello all, my first post! I want to know what type of people the natives are, are the locals friendly, intelligent, creative? Do they interact with gringos much? Good drivers? Anything you all can offer will help, and just tell me from a general, ...
Going from a more sterilized environment into countries where your exposed to a lot more bacteria you have to be aware of how it works and really understand it or you will end up at the hospital or very sick with terrible diaherra or a parasites. ... Read More
The locals, how are they? by Dobro K
Hello all, my first post! I want to know what type of people the natives are, are the locals friendly, intelligent, creative? Do they interact with gringos much? Good drivers? Anything you all can offer will help, and just tell me from a general, ...
I agree with thank! Very Family oriented and emotional about it. Read More
Life in the Andes -- Running by BobH
Because of the rotten weather in Chicago, I couldn't run the last week I was there. I've been here two weeks and hadn't found a place, but finally I found a small park nearby. I don't know if it was due to the three week layoff or because it was ...
BobH 2 yrs ago you could not vote unless you are a citizen. and someone told us if you did vote they charge you $20.00 wow I thought gee they ought to do that to everyone in America that would work then they should give it to the kids only for ... Read More
Life in the Andes -- Running by BobH
Because of the rotten weather in Chicago, I couldn't run the last week I was there. I've been here two weeks and hadn't found a place, but finally I found a small park nearby. I don't know if it was due to the three week layoff or because it was ...
Dr warning expat all the time before they come here about the altitude that you can experience pain in different ways and think it is something else it does not have to come as disease/falling over or pressure in the chest/ it can come in lots of ... Read More
The locals, how are they? by Dobro K
Hello all, my first post! I want to know what type of people the natives are, are the locals friendly, intelligent, creative? Do they interact with gringos much? Good drivers? Anything you all can offer will help, and just tell me from a general, ...
Legal walls fine. Art fine. Other peoples property I don't argee with that is all I am saying. You do your wall and car. I'll do mine. Read More
Apartment rental costs by timo31750
I have read these blogs for well over a year and have exchanged comments with many inquirers. To date, I have never seen any inquiries or mention of apartment rentals? I would love to hear from all or any of you who've rented furnished units in ...
Cuenca Ecucador tough to do this short $400.- $800. and more if you want to. The more you go some are furnished. One lady the day had a home $400. l yr lease 3 bed 2 1/2 arrange by an Edcuadorian person for them they had a dog Gringos unfurnished ... Read More
The locals, how are they? by Dobro K
Hello all, my first post! I want to know what type of people the natives are, are the locals friendly, intelligent, creative? Do they interact with gringos much? Good drivers? Anything you all can offer will help, and just tell me from a general, ...
I like all the things you do except I don't like it when a culture starts to have disrespect for other peoples property and graffiti is that. Their art I like be as creative has you want but graffti is just a total lack of respect. I steal your ... Read More
Banos visit June/July by micmax
We are staying in Banos Mid-June to Mid-July. We would appreciate any and all info about Banos. What to see, do, eat, watch out for, what NOT to do. Clothing? We are exploring to see what might fit us for retirement. Too save time... We don't ...
Comfortable socks padded, two walking shoes used before, layered clothes, bring little soap packs, own tooth paste, deordorant, little umbrelles that fold up you will forget them and be glad you have an extra, little weight short jacket, light ... Read More
The locals, how are they? by Dobro K
Hello all, my first post! I want to know what type of people the natives are, are the locals friendly, intelligent, creative? Do they interact with gringos much? Good drivers? Anything you all can offer will help, and just tell me from a general, ...
Hola Now I am not your age. I will answer as many questions as possible. I have lived in Cuenca Ecuador for 2 yrs and I love it. It has achieved exactly what I wanted when I came which is 1. Low cost of Living 2. Lower Health Care 3 I live in ... Read More
I want to go there but i dont know if my degree works or not there? by Paula Cat
Hello everyone. I am Myriam, i am from Ecuador but i moved to Germany 1 years ago, I am learning german here and i am going to study my master but a distance. I just want to know if i could find a Job there, i am 31 years old, i am Bussines ...
Paula I thought Germany's economy was doing very good and that a lot of jobs were there why would you consider now of coming back when it takes at least 2 yrs to get use to a new place? Are you making a big effort or are you falling to the side and ... Read More
Ecuador beachfront property S.A. by Rafi46
Does anyone here know of this company or have any dealings with them The name of the owners are Tom and Lynn Saunders
I think it is better to rent and not buy. It only takes 90 days to get a Cedlua Card which enables you to stay without buying. There is no risen to buy. Why bring your money in then you need to you can bring just what you need and move money to ... Read More
GP/primary care in Quito by BobH
I will be looking soon for an English-speaking doctor to provide primary medical care. I am taking two fairly common medications and brought enough with me to keep me going for another six weeks or so, but at some point will need updated ...
Your friends must have told you that the same brands are not always here in Ecuador and not every pharmacy has what you are looking for. Believe it or not my pharmacy gets what I take in stock for when I order and they email me in advance to tell ... Read More
Dog in danger. by GMistral
Hello, I need to find a gov oficce or private org that take care animals. A Cuencana lady has a mama dog, 7 puppies + a male dog it is about 4-6 months old. She keeps the dog in a lot that in fenced. She cant feed the dogs. She has 2 children who ...
Mugtech thank you for your intelligent growth experience regarding animals. I will have to read it to the children at the orphanage in Ecuador so they know where not to go and what not to accept and why they are so distorted mentally. It reminds ... Read More
PETS business by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone to suggest.. that is it worthate running a small pets business in ecuador? I am fond of pts and farming and thinking to see rather i can open and run good business out of these two?? anyone with sugessions?? are there pet markets ...
I agree Sue right one. Grass is not greener and you can make it green where your at. I am not an expert I know shipping to Ecuador but no where else. American Air Lines lost my Dog and she was in Cargo in the same plane just for 4 hours but they ... Read More
50% Discounts for Senior Flights and other activities by smitty88
I have been unable to find a forum discussing Ecuador's legally required senior discounts, especially for air fare, even though it seems to it would be a popular topic. My understanding, which I would like to see confirmed or corrected by OTHER THAN ...
Smitty I think they are right you have to be flying SA Lan yes and back I have heard this too makes sense. Read More
50% Discounts for Senior Flights and other activities by smitty88
I have been unable to find a forum discussing Ecuador's legally required senior discounts, especially for air fare, even though it seems to it would be a popular topic. My understanding, which I would like to see confirmed or corrected by OTHER THAN ...
Smitty88 you are right there are many who are not interested in getting discounts not really. Then why give them to them? If they don't need Tax Refunds why have them get them $170.00 a month is like a cocktail for some people so don't give it to ... Read More
Started my process by BobH
After months of talking about it here and elsewhere, I finally got going on my move to Ecuador yesterday, by taking a train to downtown Chicago to visit the Ecuadorian consulate. Most of what I was told was in line with what I already knew. I was ...
Geo livntobe@gmail.com Tel #099-524-0683 Sarah She walks a lot of Expat through their paper work. A lot of people high recommend her I would get in contact with her now she will charge you. But you will get accurate information instead of this and ... Read More
Dog in danger. by GMistral
Hello, I need to find a gov oficce or private org that take care animals. A Cuencana lady has a mama dog, 7 puppies + a male dog it is about 4-6 months old. She keeps the dog in a lot that in fenced. She cant feed the dogs. She has 2 children who ...
I was so upset when I wrote my last email I could barley understand myself but that is probably because I care about animals so and have rescued so many. If people only knew that from all the research it is true first they are mean to animals and ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
How did we get from Narco stuff to air quality???? I am really going to have to watch these conversations....are we judging the air people for school or the boarders and for what sorry I just thought it was funny. Read More
Started my process by BobH
After months of talking about it here and elsewhere, I finally got going on my move to Ecuador yesterday, by taking a train to downtown Chicago to visit the Ecuadorian consulate. Most of what I was told was in line with what I already knew. I was ...
nerd in your folder I would have Birth Certifcate orginial seal appostel parents names check and dates of appostel check Criminal Report State and apostel and dated Check Up dated drivers license to it helps you might not be back for a while. If you ... Read More
Started my process by BobH
After months of talking about it here and elsewhere, I finally got going on my move to Ecuador yesterday, by taking a train to downtown Chicago to visit the Ecuadorian consulate. Most of what I was told was in line with what I already knew. I was ...
You know exact Mug you do it well....don't play innocent now...I would like you to play that part too? Read More
Started my process by BobH
After months of talking about it here and elsewhere, I finally got going on my move to Ecuador yesterday, by taking a train to downtown Chicago to visit the Ecuadorian consulate. Most of what I was told was in line with what I already knew. I was ...
Bring it any way and original and appostel you will not regret it at all have original seal and make sure your parents names are on it. Put it in your folder believe me you will not regret it your thank me over and over again Read More
Started my process by BobH
After months of talking about it here and elsewhere, I finally got going on my move to Ecuador yesterday, by taking a train to downtown Chicago to visit the Ecuadorian consulate. Most of what I was told was in line with what I already knew. I was ...
Gardner my Grandmother would always say consider the source BobH is going to inform you after everything and keep in mind that he has gone threw a lost and is going threw a grieving period and a loss of his wife....he also is not a good listener; I ... Read More
Started my process by BobH
After months of talking about it here and elsewhere, I finally got going on my move to Ecuador yesterday, by taking a train to downtown Chicago to visit the Ecuadorian consulate. Most of what I was told was in line with what I already knew. I was ...
BOBH is a great source he is smart but running on emotion and grief so by all means listen to him. and he does not listen Read More
Started my process by BobH
After months of talking about it here and elsewhere, I finally got going on my move to Ecuador yesterday, by taking a train to downtown Chicago to visit the Ecuadorian consulate. Most of what I was told was in line with what I already knew. I was ...
jesse is it my imagination do people make coming here more complicated then it needs to be? Bring all your paper work orginals sealed & apostelized in state of document Have Spanish done here we have said this 100 time I am not real smart but told ... Read More
Dog in danger. by GMistral
Hello, I need to find a gov oficce or private org that take care animals. A Cuencana lady has a mama dog, 7 puppies + a male dog it is about 4-6 months old. She keeps the dog in a lot that in fenced. She cant feed the dogs. She has 2 children who ...
Now you have a lot of memers some one muster have an idea of mom kind we have to have an idea for this dog we have dome up with these. 1. cALL A POUND AND FIND OUT IF THEY CAN FIND OUT IF THEY CAN FIND OUT IF SHE IS HURT mAMA lEE BY BEING RULE ... Read More
New Member interested in Loja by axhead
We are retirees in late 60's, currently full-time RV'ers and are considering a winter 2014 trip to Ecuador. Particularly interested in Loja as a possible retirement home. Any info appreciated.
my husband pointed out where it is but I will not be going through it on the way to Peru haha...I know exactly where it is now I;m a slow learner. Read More
New Member interested in Loja by axhead
We are retirees in late 60's, currently full-time RV'ers and are considering a winter 2014 trip to Ecuador. Particularly interested in Loja as a possible retirement home. Any info appreciated.
well cursor was nice enough to answer the new members questions must not be as old an cranky as you mugteck ha teasing.....of course since I am older then all of you that I lie about my age hahah Read More
Building costs. SCIP SYSTEM. by GMistral
Hello everyone! Im in Puerto Lopez, Manabi 90min south Manta, 90min North Salinas. Im looking for a builder who can build a house using scip panels (hormi2/panecons/M2) system. I was told that the construction material (everything) need to be bring ...
cursor your become very helpful and practical bravo keep it up I am impressed quite a help...I hope that Maria Pia progressive idea of building with these enviormental earth-quack panels don't bite her back...some times I think progressive ideas end ... Read More
Building costs. SCIP SYSTEM. by GMistral
Hello everyone! Im in Puerto Lopez, Manabi 90min south Manta, 90min North Salinas. Im looking for a builder who can build a house using scip panels (hormi2/panecons/M2) system. I was told that the construction material (everything) need to be bring ...
Cursor that is what I thought how could a manufacturer be so bad as to not have available builders who are reliable to build their product in every area....please tell me Maria Pia they are not that disorganized? It is shocking is its like them not ... Read More
New Member interested in Loja by axhead
We are retirees in late 60's, currently full-time RV'ers and are considering a winter 2014 trip to Ecuador. Particularly interested in Loja as a possible retirement home. Any info appreciated.
Cursor thank you so much you did a great job you know how to communicate thank you. I have just one question rent could you give me a range a month for 1 bedrm 1 bath on beach nice with kitchen washer and dryer private walking distance and activity? ... Read More
New Member interested in Loja by axhead
We are retirees in late 60's, currently full-time RV'ers and are considering a winter 2014 trip to Ecuador. Particularly interested in Loja as a possible retirement home. Any info appreciated.
Mugtech did you see how cursor responded to Loja now that was fantastic that is how you answer questions..you can learn how to communicate so can Obama its really easy. Cursor did it nicely and I think I want my husband to take me over to Loja for ... Read More
New Member interested in Loja by axhead
We are retirees in late 60's, currently full-time RV'ers and are considering a winter 2014 trip to Ecuador. Particularly interested in Loja as a possible retirement home. Any info appreciated.
Ok Loja book 10 Line 4 house 33 Balconey 17 but besides that why out of no where is everyone asking so many qestions about Loja. Someone on this site said it is out in no where at kind of to a Party town great. A lot of surfers great for people in ... Read More
New Member interested in Loja by axhead
We are retirees in late 60's, currently full-time RV'ers and are considering a winter 2014 trip to Ecuador. Particularly interested in Loja as a possible retirement home. Any info appreciated.
smmr wishes she was that young I remember that much. Thank you for the perfect explanation for a fuzzy mind it all is a wonderful world unbelievable to wake up to all of this such advantages its unbelievable but I hope it does not stop a generation ... Read More
New Member interested in Loja by axhead
We are retirees in late 60's, currently full-time RV'ers and are considering a winter 2014 trip to Ecuador. Particularly interested in Loja as a possible retirement home. Any info appreciated.
What do you have maps in your livingrooms or on the walls around you? I am fascinated how you know all this stuff.....I have terrible memory problems and I am fighting it by typing and you all fascinate me. What is a thread besides sewing on my ... Read More
Residency visa related questions by footsoldier
Hi, I have two questions related to residency visa application. First is about police background check. I understand that it's needed for the adults, but what about for young kids who are still in school? Second is about document validity period. I ...
Timo31750 I could not have said it all so perfect bravo right on did you all get that perfffecto I agree bring it all and make sure it is perfect and he or she made it simple and to the point. If you have any direct question speak up but that covers ... Read More
visa by tailfinn
does Ecquador have a expat visa for retiees or discounts and are the visa's hard to get are there different types of visa's
like my brother has been a busy boy to say and if they wanted his complete criminal report his the time he was 18 I don't think we could carry it. Now his last 5 yr would be a sing song crimal report you would think he was an angel of God,,, But I ... Read More
visa by tailfinn
does Ecquador have a expat visa for retiees or discounts and are the visa's hard to get are there different types of visa's
So the Cedula Card is a resident Card id card that lasts you 10 years, some gringos think it is like a SS Card you say it is not a visa or a SS Card. What is it techniqically please? Help me? Do you need a another Visa? Do you need a Resident ... Read More
visa by tailfinn
does Ecquador have a expat visa for retiees or discounts and are the visa's hard to get are there different types of visa's
sorry your right my young husband has one but it does not do him any good but it did help to get him back into the country and it is like a SS but he keeps say it is not but they treat it like one. Read More
visa by tailfinn
does Ecquador have a expat visa for retiees or discounts and are the visa's hard to get are there different types of visa's
Benefits 50% off of planes you can get back any tax you pay if you have a Cedula Card and you use it you will get all the tax you pay out back it is quite nice for seniors very nice up to $190.00 a month now you would have to spent buy a lot of ... Read More
visa by tailfinn
does Ecquador have a expat visa for retiees or discounts and are the visa's hard to get are there different types of visa's
Yes Ecuador has different Expat Visas......right into a Cedual Card which is a Residental Visa for 10 yrs which is nice. You have a If over 65 you can get this Cedual Card now you have to have your paper work in order seals, aposelted , and dated, ... Read More
salinas by gagirl
I'm a single woman .I' really like what I've read and researched about my desired move. How does one come to investigate the possibilities; and get many questions answered? Is there such a thing as hosts of some type? Thanks
No this is not the kind of ho :) st you look for sir. :D She is not going home with you she is a translater your mind is in the gutter............. Read More
Birth certificates for residency visa application by footsoldier
For 9-II residency visa requirements, the Ecuadorian government's official web page only mentioned marriage certificate but did not mention birth certificates. Can anyone confirm it is required to submit notarized and legalized birth certificates ...
One last thing if you request Your paper work to early in America they will date it way to early. So when you get in Ecuador they might look at the dates and one of the clerks say oh this has expired. So request it a month before you leave or a mo ... Read More
Birth certificates for residency visa application by footsoldier
For 9-II residency visa requirements, the Ecuadorian government's official web page only mentioned marriage certificate but did not mention birth certificates. Can anyone confirm it is required to submit notarized and legalized birth certificates ...
I wanted that answer too...what does happen to u passport do they put an X on the gringo ha Read More
Birth certificates for residency visa application by footsoldier
For 9-II residency visa requirements, the Ecuadorian government's official web page only mentioned marriage certificate but did not mention birth certificates. Can anyone confirm it is required to submit notarized and legalized birth certificates ...
Cathie do you see above Zenspike's advice it is very excellent once you get here with passport and cedula card just in case you loose...I have heard so many people have lost there passport or Cedula Card and if you do what the writer above said you ... Read More
US Citizens and Income Taxes by mugtech
As long as you are a US Citizen the IRS expects you to report your world wide income and pay tax accordingly. If you are living on Social Security benefits and have no other income you will owe no income tax, Social Security benefits gradually ...
some people have to have someone to hate someone to say nasty things about it makes them feel taller bigger better more knowledgeable. It makes them feel more educated more traveled but between the lines you really see how uneducated and how sad ... Read More
ecuador by re76s
Dear reader, is there any expat in Ecuador, I'm thinking of moving there, could anyone tell me how safe it is there, how much crime is there, also i read there are many snakes, are they a problem, thankyou, becky.
Maria Pia my daughter how come you never told me about all these snakes on the dirt roads??? How can I come and visit you if there are so many snakes all around. Are there a lot of snakes in your town where you are building? I never heard you talk ... Read More
ecuador by re76s
Dear reader, is there any expat in Ecuador, I'm thinking of moving there, could anyone tell me how safe it is there, how much crime is there, also i read there are many snakes, are they a problem, thankyou, becky.
Are they all over the dusty road oh my God I think I will stay in the city. I want you to know I am taking a bus to Peru 2014 but it is full of friends to a Resort but straight from the city to Mancora Peru so if we see any snake we will be ... Read More
ecuador by re76s
Dear reader, is there any expat in Ecuador, I'm thinking of moving there, could anyone tell me how safe it is there, how much crime is there, also i read there are many snakes, are they a problem, thankyou, becky.
I don't know if mugteck is talking about real snake or snakes in his head but Becky I have not run into any snakes in the garden at least real ones but I am sure there are ones in the Amazon but I don't live there. I live in the populated area. ... Read More
Birth certificates for residency visa application by footsoldier
For 9-II residency visa requirements, the Ecuadorian government's official web page only mentioned marriage certificate but did not mention birth certificates. Can anyone confirm it is required to submit notarized and legalized birth certificates ...
Oh my you are not going to like my answer and I hope I am wrong I really do. But come to Ecuador with a folder with everything they want seals love them, they want aposteled and dated, If you are divorced they wanted it notorized and docketed mine ... Read More
Birth certificates for residency visa application by footsoldier
For 9-II residency visa requirements, the Ecuadorian government's official web page only mentioned marriage certificate but did not mention birth certificates. Can anyone confirm it is required to submit notarized and legalized birth certificates ...
Hi Jesse I read your replies to everything...I keep my original passport hide I live in a city but one bank would not take my copy of my Cedula or my passport they wanted my originals. Interesting. Let me explain why I think she the tell wanted ... Read More
US Citizens and Income Taxes by mugtech
As long as you are a US Citizen the IRS expects you to report your world wide income and pay tax accordingly. If you are living on Social Security benefits and have no other income you will owe no income tax, Social Security benefits gradually ...
Excuse me sorry but you can not say liberal its a political word...I am trying to understand his logic but its way out there..... Read More
US Citizens and Income Taxes by mugtech
As long as you are a US Citizen the IRS expects you to report your world wide income and pay tax accordingly. If you are living on Social Security benefits and have no other income you will owe no income tax, Social Security benefits gradually ...
That is financing not politics I really think your over board sorry. Sites are for info now if we discuss elections I could see it as politics or Obama politics or about gov politics but banking no. Eyes are upon us. Read More
want more info from ex patriots. by msb1
I have recently retired and am considering moving to cheaper cost of living area. Also I love to travel. Would enjoy hearing details of living outside the USA. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Don't even know where to start ...
Sarah you are going to meet so many friendly Americans you will not be able to be friends with all of them. You finely will choose and pick who you want in your life like anything after the storm settles. Tomorrow I am giving a nice co host ... Read More
want more info from ex patriots. by msb1
I have recently retired and am considering moving to cheaper cost of living area. Also I love to travel. Would enjoy hearing details of living outside the USA. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Don't even know where to start ...
Sarah One month before you leave America to visit Ecuador request Original Birth Certificate Seal appostel dated parents names must be on it Original Divorced docket number papers if divorced appostel dated A letter from the Social Security Office ... Read More
want more info from ex patriots. by msb1
I have recently retired and am considering moving to cheaper cost of living area. Also I love to travel. Would enjoy hearing details of living outside the USA. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Don't even know where to start ...
Well Sarah I would prefer you start this journey with a sister, brother, close girl friend etc. It not that I don't think single women can not do it I have seen them do it but you have to be so careful I can not tell you. You can not tell people ... Read More
changes
movin why are we changing Expat.com why I don't get it?? I have been happy. I know a lot of people were stuck on drugs but I thought we would get back to Ecuador and what is going on here. Paper work how to get here Retirement. Different ... Read More
Somewhere warmer than Cuenca by dreams-of-latin-america
Since I know there's really no accurate online source of weather information for Ecuador, I'm hoping some actual residents can help me answer this question. I keep reading that Cuenca is, essentially, a cool to cold place, yet with enough humidity ...
Denise give us some info do you speak Spanish. Do you mind if the town is very small and everyone know one another. do you want to build or rent? Example I have a daughter building a house and 2 rentals disconnect from her main home. It is in a ... Read More
Legal Weed in Uruguay by mugtech
Just saw a tv news flash that said Uruguay has passed laws to establish a government run marijuana business. Did not catch all the details, but one must wonder if becoming the Colorado of Latin America will attract more retiring Boomers, decrease ...
Mugtech I know you can read articles and comment on Yahoo articles written in a lot of papers in the states and then people comment on them 1000 and 1000 and some use so many four letter words and everything they want to say about politics or ... Read More
Legal Weed in Uruguay by mugtech
Just saw a tv news flash that said Uruguay has passed laws to establish a government run marijuana business. Did not catch all the details, but one must wonder if becoming the Colorado of Latin America will attract more retiring Boomers, decrease ...
What site is where you can be an American Expat? please tell me smmr Read More
Somewhere warmer than Cuenca by dreams-of-latin-america
Since I know there's really no accurate online source of weather information for Ecuador, I'm hoping some actual residents can help me answer this question. I keep reading that Cuenca is, essentially, a cool to cold place, yet with enough humidity ...
gardnarer1 or Expat from MX this film I wrote Expat is a dust from dirt roads or from the breeze all the pollen from the flowers I am no expert but my older adopted Ecuadorian daughter says it has been in Ecuador and something women have always delt ... Read More
Legal Weed in Uruguay by mugtech
Just saw a tv news flash that said Uruguay has passed laws to establish a government run marijuana business. Did not catch all the details, but one must wonder if becoming the Colorado of Latin America will attract more retiring Boomers, decrease ...
Julien like Yahoo and the articles I think we should be able to be educated adults and talk about our points of view on Expat. I come here with an open mind and hope to listen and grow. I have changed my vote often. I think you are being a little ... Read More
Somewhere warmer than Cuenca by dreams-of-latin-america
Since I know there's really no accurate online source of weather information for Ecuador, I'm hoping some actual residents can help me answer this question. I keep reading that Cuenca is, essentially, a cool to cold place, yet with enough humidity ...
Santa Fe my husband and I have lived in Cuenca for 2 yrs and your definitely not going to like the weather their because it can get spells that are pretty chilly. Now I don't know anything about mold here...but any where there is rain and old stuff ... Read More
Need Advice(MY name is Steve Retired Former MARINE) by steve walt
I have had a very bad experience with the people that were supposed to help me locate to Ecuador. Would not recommend to my worse enemy.I have at least 5 more family members that want to come to Ecuador but i will not recommend the people that were ...
I and my husband came on a three month visa and used jane she spoke spanish and english she handled everything boom boom boom smooth took three months and she was worth every pennie and the paper work went through smooth exactly the way she said. i ... Read More
Ecuador announces number of closures of embassies, consulates by crowdpub
Two consulates closing or already closed are New Orleans and San Francisco. http://latinamericacurrentevents.com/ecuador-to-close-ten-consulates-five-embassies/30199/
There was a wonderful ecuadorian embassies in Atlanta and it in a beautiful building. Friendly people and very informative.... I am sure these embassies are expensive for countries to have and espically poor countries.........how many can you have? ... Read More
Gday all by Thatawesomeguy
My name is Thatrandomguy... hows it hanging? I am an aussie expat living in the philippines ( full time for the last 5 years) and this country was great one I was single but as a man that is sticking to one woman and not really into partying ...
No guns in ecuador...but you can not roam around in any country with jewrely hanging or carrying cameras, tel exposed. no. i walk around hop in cabs in buses, and have no problem. i go out at night but i dont walk at night alone and dont ask for ... Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
Its just nice to say tgank you for being alive one more day.... Read More
Birth certificates for residency visa application by footsoldier
For 9-II residency visa requirements, the Ecuadorian government's official web page only mentioned marriage certificate but did not mention birth certificates. Can anyone confirm it is required to submit notarized and legalized birth certificates ...
Everyone needs birth certicates period with mother and fathers name and appoostiled and it can be translated to spanish overhere why because spanish here is odifferent you have so many day to get it done then your dates run out so come prepared ... Read More
Doing it Right This Time by rayjones50
Well after spending over two months in Quito I wanted to stay but due to family issues we had to return to Denver. I had brought along all the docs that I thought I needed complete with notaries and apostilles. Well it wasn't until I got back to ...
Thinking back two yrs ago i had to have all my spanish redone they thought they would not like my spanish funny. also there are dates on the papers or doc and they do expire i am not sure but i think it is ninety days then you have to get them ... Read More
Las Olas by kenkelly5
I am looking into a new developement just south of Bahia called Las Olas. Does anybody have any information on this developement. Thank you Ken K
That is so funny you all make me laugh every day....complete physical haha...lie detector test too haha you would appreciate it haha...why not Read More
50% Discounts for Senior Flights and other activities by smitty88
I confirmed the fact that legal Ecuadorian residents over 65 (with cedula) are entitled to 50% discounts for all flights on all airlines (excluding taxes and fees) beginning and ending in Ecuador at both the LAN and American Airlines offices in ...
Smitty88 quitto interesting and in person plus you used an AA card right???? Supposedly this is a law but everyone is having difficulty with it anyone else used it with only a cedula card over 65 yrs old you dont have to be ecudoriania Read More
50% Discounts for Senior Flights and other activities by smitty88
I confirmed the fact that legal Ecuadorian residents over 65 (with cedula) are entitled to 50% discounts for all flights on all airlines (excluding taxes and fees) beginning and ending in Ecuador at both the LAN and American Airlines offices in ...
I will be interestered to see if any seniors write in to tell us they have used their discount and bought one ticket to america on what air line and if on phone or in cuenca In person??????? WAIT TO SEE Read More
50% Discounts for Senior Flights and other activities by smitty88
I confirmed the fact that legal Ecuadorian residents over 65 (with cedula) are entitled to 50% discounts for all flights on all airlines (excluding taxes and fees) beginning and ending in Ecuador at both the LAN and American Airlines offices in ...
Are you talking about senior discount over 65 yrs old with cedular card when booking air line ticket? i thought it was only with a certain ecuadorian air line no other? and you could be only traveling round trip on ecuadorian air line true to get ... Read More
coming to ecuador in May 2014. by Dallask
Not sure where to look at first. Any suggestions for cool towns in the south/ mountains. Looking to see if what International living says is true or a scam.
Dallask Make your own list what is important to you number one my husband Internet, mine was washer and dryer Why are we coming? Low cost of living is it true? Health care? I have health problems we came two yrs ago. I was in the hospital two weeks ... Read More
Are there jobs for foreigners in Ecuador by ODAN
Are there any job market for foreigners to settle in Ecuador? If someone learn Spanish and want to settle in Ecuador is it good to settle there? WIll we be able to move any where in South america in future to get a job with ecuadorian ID? I heard ...
I dont know wgat otger people told you but i dont think so... If you open a small business which i dont know tge cost for that....depends the type of business....then you can work for yourself. But i notice a lot of people in tge restaurant ... Read More
Puerto Lopez, Manabi Life style, building supplies, workers, contracts
Very good like this idea mom2 keep good work up lol Read More
Investment Visa by Getting Ecuadorian CD by MNRose
We will likely be getting a $25,500 CD at an "approved" Ecuadorian bank in order to obtain our Residency Investment visa. I am wondering if people feel that this CD money is "safe" - will be there for us when we want to cash it in? (I know it can't ...
Maria pia list all the things you can guide people through while here for a price it saves time mistakes which means a lot. they need to prepare before they come bring altitude pills with them plus certain paper work which could take months. they ... Read More