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Ecuador
South America · Capital Quito
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What visa does a Grenada passport need for Ecuador?

🇬🇩 → 🇪🇨 Visa-free

90 days

Show up at the airport and fly. No form, no fee, no waiting for approval.

Visa rules can change at any time. Confirm with your airline before each flight — the airline is liable if they board a passenger against regulations, so they update fastest. Data verified on 26/07/2026.

The other direction: Ecuador nationals travelling to Grenada — visa-free, up to 90 days.

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◆ PERMANENT RESIDENCY · REFERENCE
Ecuador Investor Visa
Grants residency to investors who make regular deposits or purchase real estate. Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency, eliminating domestic currency risk. After three years, applicants may apply for citizenship—one of the shortest pathways in South America.
Visa-free
87 countries
We not accepting applications these routes — this is here for your reference and comparison. Thresholds and terms change by each government's decision, so check with the relevant authorities before deciding.
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Four steps
1
Consultation & case review
Free · 1–2 days
2
Sign, prepare the file & invest
3–6 weeks
3
File with the authorities & await approval
According to regulations
4
Receive the decision & passport
Delivered in person
ECUADOR · 0,1807°S 78,4678°W ◉ Quito
CapitalQuito
Population~18,200,000
CurrencyUSD
ContinentSouth America
ISO codeEC / ECU
Passport rank#45
📖 Read the full guide: Ecuador — Uses U.S. Dollar as Official Currency, Citizenship After Three Years →

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Frequently asked questions
The U.S. dollar, as its official currency since 2000. This eliminates the risk of domestic currency depreciation, but also means Ecuador has no independent monetary policy tools of its own.
After three years of residency — one of the shortest timelines in South America after Argentina. However, you must maintain physical presence; you cannot hold the status remotely.
Approximately 2,850 meters, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world. Newcomers typically need several days to a week to acclimatize, and those with cardiovascular issues should consult a doctor beforehand.
The most common for foreigners are regular deposits at a financial institution or purchase of real estate meeting a minimum threshold. There are also categories for passive income and retirees.
Political instability and security concerns have increased in recent years, particularly in coastal areas. This represents a shift from Ecuador's image a decade ago, so applicants should read current news rather than relying on older articles.
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