Can rental income be taken into account for a 'Retired' visa?

Dear Keva,

Welcome to the Ecuador forum.

Rental income is not allowed as a basis for a visa for Ecuador.

The reason:  Unlike USA Social Security or pensions, income from rental properties is not consistently reliable.

For instance, your renter(s) could refuse to renew a lease, leaving you with a vacancy that you are unable to fill immediately.  Or deadbeat tenants could stop paying rent and need to be evicted, leaving you without rental income from them for months and paying attorney/housing-court costs.

cccmedia

If the agency with which you volunteered reports you as no longer participating .. and you still wish to remain in the country .. contact an immigration attorney or a recommended visa facilitator .. to review your options.

One option might be an investor visa based on buying a certificate of deposit. 

Ecuador used to offer a professional visa based on one's university degree.  However, that may have been wiped away with the implementation of a streamlined immigration law a few months ago.

cccmedia

Many thanks for your response cccmedia. 

I have a job interview with an English language school in the next few days.  I will ask whether they would assist with a work visa, but given that I would prefer to work part-time, I'm not sure whether it will be possible.

You may have some additional options with your visa status as you can prove ongoing income, which can allow you an extended visa status.

Contact Dana Cameron who is listed as one of the recommended service providers in the Business Directory. 

Susan

Thanks....I will do that.