Articles by Sara Chaca - Ecuador Visas

Ecuadorian Health Insurance Matters for Expats
February 17, 2020 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada February 17th, 2020 When contemplating their relocation to Ecuador, or even when already here, it’s common for […]
Bringing, Importing & Transporting Pets to Ecuador (Plus the Reverse!)
February 10, 2020 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada February 10th, 2020 For those Expats needing/wanting to make their move to Ecuador become that of a […]
Taxes In Ecuador: How They Apply (or NOT..) to Foreigners Residing Here
January 31, 2020 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada January 31st, 2020 In their excitement about moving to Ecuador, a large percentage of foreigners are at […]
Ecuador Legal Cases & Ecuadorian Court Matters: Case Filings, Appeals and the Like
January 24, 2020 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada January 24th, 2020 As more and more foreigners make their moves to Ecuador and go about their […]
Ecuadorian Construction Contracts & Hiring Employees vs. Independent Contractors in Ecuador
January 20, 2020 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada January 20th, 2020 As this article shall be a two to three pronged discussion regarding the various […]
Power of Attorney Documents in Ecuador: Best Reasons & Uses of Them, Plus How & How Not to Do So
January 13, 2020 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada January 13th, 2020 While enjoying and frolicking about per your new life here in Ecuador, the question […]
Ecuador Gun Laws & Arms that are Legal to Carry and/or Own in Ecuador
December 19, 2019 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada December 19th, 2019 Many an Expat, whether contemplating their move to Ecuador or already residing here, […]
“Help, I Got Defrauded In Ecuador & Lost My Shirt!”
December 12, 2019 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada December 12th, 2019 Unfortunately, it happens..Having the absolute best of intentions, an unsuspecting foreigner while living […]
Ecuadorian Transit Law and the Rules of the Road in Ecuador
September 25, 2019 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada September 25th, 2019 Ecuadorian Transit Law There are many auto accidents in Ecuador every year, and […]
Ecuadorian Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ecuador
September 15, 2019 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada September 15th, 2019 Mediation in Ecuador is an informal, non-binding and private means of discussing and hopefully […]
Ecuadorian Non-Profit Organizations, Ecuador Foundations & American NGOs in Ecuador
September 6, 2019 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada September 6th, 2019 Expats living in Ecuador will usually at some point along the way reflect upon […]
Divorce in Ecuador & Ecuadorian Prenuptial Agreements
July 24, 2019 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada July 24th, 2019 When moving to Ecuador, besides all of the lovely sites to see and things […]
Cuenca Ecuador’s Best Day Trips
July 15, 2019 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada July 15th, 2019 Though the historical center of Cuenca (as Ecuador’s third largest city) has a lot to offer […]
Activities and Attractions To Visit In Ecuador
July 8, 2019 0
Written By: Attorney Sara Chaca July 8th, 2019 Ecuador is a small country, but one where there’s always quite a lot to do. Its small size […]
Ecuador’s NEW Investor Visa: NOW Travel as Often as You Like!
July 1, 2019 0
Written By: Attorney Sara Chaca July 1st, 2019 Well folks, here we are with news of yet another change to Ecuador’s Immigration Law for visa purposes, […]
Top 10 Benefits of Retiring in Ecuador & Top 15 Cities to Live in!
June 1, 2019 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada June 1st, 2019 Ecuador is quickly becoming a popular choice for retirement. For multiple consecutive years now, it has […]
Choose Ecuador and Make the Most of Your Retirement
May 24, 2019 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada May 24th, 2019 Most people wonder about the feasibility of retiring comfortably, especially with the volatility of the economy […]
10+ Best Things to See and Do in Ecuador
May 18, 2019 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada May 15th, 2019 Baños de Agua Santa (also known as “Baños de Ambato”) Want to experience the curative […]
Ecuador Visa Options for Expats
April 26, 2019 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada April 25th, 2019 Whether you’re planning on retiring to Ecuador, or you’re just visiting the country, it’s important to […]
Questions to Consider Before Moving to Cuenca, Ecuador
April 4, 2019 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada April 4th, 2019 What is the Monthly Cost of Living in Cuenca? Some sources may say that you can […]
Planning Your Life and/or Retirement in Ecuador
April 4, 2019 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada March 30th, 2019 Whether you’re planning for your retirement or just planning for a nice life ahead, you may […]
Ecuador Rental Laws, Banking & Utilities
March 30, 2019 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada March 30th, 2019 Ecuador is a great destination for people who are retiring and want to move overseas. There […]
House Hunting in Ecuador
January 23, 2019 0
Despite a recent downswing in the market, Ecuador’s low cost of living and access to affordable health care make it a popular destination for North Americans. […]
Ecuador Records of Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce, University Degrees & Apostilles: Foreigners Obtaining Ecuadorian Documents..
January 21, 2019 0
Seldom does a day go by in Ecuador where I don’t receive an email or phone call from a person in another country needing or wanting […]
Senior Benefits in Ecuador / Financial Benefits for Seniors in Ecuador
January 15, 2019 0
Each and every year, Ecuador remains one of the best (most nominated/voted) places in the world for retirees to enjoy their retirement on a budget (not […]
Defamation in Ecuador & Ecuadorian Libel Law, Oh My!
January 14, 2019 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada January 13th, 2019 So hey, did you happen to hear that little ditty about the $40+ million lawsuit […]
Opening a Small Business in Ecuador
August 6, 2018 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada April 8th, 2018 For any new (or possibly not so new) Expat who has moved to Ecuador, the question […]
Importing Commercial Products and/or Registering Self-Created Products in Ecuador
August 6, 2018 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada April 1st, 2018 While most Expats who move to Ecuador simply desire a stress-free life or […]
Getting Married in Ecuador: For Better or for Worse
August 6, 2018 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada March 25th, 2018 Besides living and loving life here in beautiful Ecuador, many an Expat, in and of […]
Getting a Drivers License in Ecuador: How do I and/or should I?
August 6, 2018 0
Written and Revised by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada December 11th, 2018 As a Resident of Ecuador, the decision of whether to obtain one’s Ecuador […]
The Best End-of-Life Plan in Ecuador
August 6, 2018 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada Revised on August 3rd, 2018 Ecuador..You came, you saw, you conquered! So, besides enjoyably spending the rest of […]
Wills in Ecuador: Do You Need One?
August 6, 2018 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada Revised on August 4th, 2018 While naturally, laws in Ecuador are always changing, Ecuador DOES generally respect Ecuadorian […]
The Moving to Ecuador Visa Process & More!
April 25, 2018 0
1. Ecuador Temporary Resident Visa / Ecuador Permanent Resident Visa $1700 for any Adult individual “Primary Applicant” (this INCLUDES all Ecuadorian Government Visa Fees) – $1500 […]
The 4 (or 5..) Best “Ecuador Visa Types” for Residency in Ecuador
March 7, 2018 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada December 28th, 2018 To borrow a page from the great American poet, Robert Frost, and his possibly most famous […]
New Ecuadorian Immigration Law: Here is What You Need to Know
February 27, 2018 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney-Abogada of “Ecuador Visas” June 7th, 2017 The new Immigration Law of Ecuador of 2017, also called the “Human Mobility Act” (known in Spanish […]
Ecuadorian Citizenship & Naturalization: What You Need to Know
February 27, 2018 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney – Abogada of “Ecuador Visas” March 16th, 2018 Following moving to Ecuador and obtaining one’s Residency Visa(s), in and of their first few […]
Buying Property in Ecuador: What You Need to Know
February 27, 2018 0
Written by Sara Chaca, Attorney–Abogada Revised on December 27th, 2018 Buying a property in Ecuador, if you are in love or smitten with one, can be […]
10 Things to Know Before Moving to Ecuador
February 27, 2018 0
Written By: Attorney Sara Chaca, of Cuenca, Ecuador Congratulations! Because, if you are reading this article, then you have either already decided, or are soon to […]
Assisting You for Your Ecuador Residency Visa
February 27, 2018 0
If you need an Ecuador Residency Visa, please allow Ecuador Visas to assist you! Ecuador Visas provides unparalleled accuracy, efficiency, and security when processing your visa. We can provide […]

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