My future destination, I do visit every year, was a resident for 5 but came back to the states , Love Ecuador 🇪🇨

Thank you GringoVisas - it is always important to stay legal and follow the laws for a happy stay - in most any country ! :-)

Im from Ecuador and I feel you guys know more about my country than I do

I live in vill cabamba and I had a temporary visa and I was put in touch with an English speaking cab driver named Franklin. He charged me $10.00 per hour and took me to Augogas for my permanent visa ,he knew everything that I had to do and where to go . I had NO problems. The total cost for Franklin was $ 30.00 ( But I had all my paper work in order )

I am binge watching your videos. Also eating Ecudorian style shrimp fried rice, that my significant other prepared.

Great interview and great questions!!! Very informative as always. Thank you guys!

Good information like always! ❤️ the value provided in each one of your videos is very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to answer questions. I learned so much in each video.

I simply love your videos! They are always so fun and informative. I’m 59 and would love for my next life chapter to be as an expat in Portugal or Ecuador. You are the ones that got me excited about life in Ecuador! The U.S is not exactly that thrilling anymore. Unfortunately, my wife is not onboard with the adventure. She does not want to be too far apart from her family or our grown children. I love the joy you share with us and each other in discovering a whole new world together. I still hope for the best. Until then, I live vicariously through you two. Take care and stay well!

in 6 years I'll be 62 - so glad I found your channel! A world of possibilities has opened up 😀

Thank you for doing these very educational videos. We are planning to move to Cuenca next year and we are always excited to watch new videos from you. We are going in November to check it out, but I am already sold to move there with everything we found and read about the city.

I’m Ecuadorian and even I didn’t know this stuff

I’m so grateful for the last question.

will mark this video for reference. excellent topic.

You guys are awesome to me! I have a flight to Equador in August, to begin my journey. You have made my transition in life much easier. Would love to buy you dinner, or lunch.

And yet, another great video. Thank you so very much.

Most of that is exactly the same as here. It’s still important to know!

It's a pleasure to watch your videos! Best wishes!

This channel is so informative...thanks so much

A whole lot of similarities to Canadian Law depending on province your are in. Heading to Cuenca in 2021, I know it sounds far away but it really isn't. Our trip is to get the feel of what we think, see if the altitude is agreeable with the hubby. Cannot wait. Once again thank you for doing your investigating into living there. Buy you lunch if we meet up when we are there.

So helpful. Thank you!

Great info, thanks so much!

Thanks for sharing always good information

I'll have to start contributing, as I have a few questions that were not asked....

Thanks you for the video I thought i will see u both at the festival today

You guys are really nice people. Thank You for making this video.

Very educational. Thank you

In regard the guns, you must first apply for a special permit called "salvo conducto" it's a process that takes time, do not even think on bringing them to equador, since that's considered a serious crime, punishible even with 6 years of imprisonment I think, You could carry a conceiled knife in your sheen, just in case, which is illegal as well but I've done that before, the cops frisk the thugs not "greengos" but in case they talk to you, you can explain it to them, tell them you don't feel so safe, the crime rate is high in chicago, tell them, they will understand, the law is breakable and negotioable only if it's for life saving porpuses, I break the law all the time, I carry a knife when I go to get some beer on foot, walking next to the shore is not what a man should do, nevertheless I do it sometimes, but I am ready, in addition it's good to be trained mentally and physically, knowing your surroundings, using the poles and the tress as shields, even a stop sign could be useful to block any attack from a thug, the trash can could work as a hurdle between you and the agresor, rocks could work as well, why not, a piece of brench, many things could be used in your defense, the high niveux thieves who are armed usually robb banks or agencies, that happens mostly in guayaquil or Quito, Cuenca is not that violent.

Hi guys. Very good info to know when living abroad. These Ecudorean laws are similar to Chilean laws as well. See you in four weeks and a few days.

Useful info for expats or those wishing to move to Ecuador

Very valuable information!

Thank you

Love the new hair style and I don't mean yours JP.

See you in November with my friend William - he is looking at a possible move permanently - I'm still looking seasonal Thanks for the video

NIIIIIICEEEE!!!!

Great, helpful info as usual. We will certainly be looking for a good lawyer to help with the contracts when we find the right place, and we'll put Francisco on the top of our list as one to contact. Gracias!

While it’s very true that he has learned English very well, it is still necessary to have the camera on him when he is talking. Seeing the talking while it’s occurring helps in understanding.

I am 70 yrs old and love your videos. I doubt I will ever leave US, but Ecuador is definitely interesting to me. Your videos are great. THIS has been the BEST country I have seen to live in. I am so disappointed with the US and it's future. I am very conservative and the political correctness is killing me.

Such great info all around! Good to know about renters rights, liability regarding hired workers, guns & gay marriage! (Not that I am married but I was very curious about LGBT rights in Ecuador) Thank you again!

How about taxes- if you have a CD within Ecuador, what is your tax liabilities to Ecuador. You would need to pay taxes in the USA for any interest you received. International Living had an article from an expat that was living off his interest on several CDs he had in Ecuador- some up to 9 3/4 % interest per year and they paid him monthly but he did not say what his tax liability was to Ecuador.

based on the portrayal of contracts, i'd say a gram of prevention is worth a kilo of cure!

Most Latin America follow Roman Law and Canada/USA follow the commonwealth system of laws.

Hi Amelia and JP. Very interesting! Can we get a list of documents necessary to start the temporary visa process? We will be visiting soon and would like to use Gringo Visas services. A list of documents would be helpful. Thank you.

How much do they charge an hour ?

So much conflicting information on dividend taxation in ecuador... anyone know how dividends from a US company/ETF are taxed there?

EXCELLENT information!!! Would like to have heard more about fees for legal services.

florida state just cuban people everybody speaking Spanish 😍😎😎

Thank you for your reply regarding income. My next inquiry, as to whom you can refer me to, on obtaining a small residential mortgage in Ecuador. David

Can these lovely lawyers please put the record straight with regards to an English person who has been irregular for 6 years , do they now have automatic residency?? What paperwork do they need to make themselves able to go college or do a driving test gracias

What age do you have to be to qualify for a residency visa? I'm 38 years old with SS Disability.

Well, that got dark towards the end: guns and assisted suicide.

Would these lawyers work on getting us visas for living in Ecuador?

Are the Attorney fees more reasonable than in the States? Thanks

please advise me who to contact to bring my 2 small dogs when I move to Ecuador. % pounds each. Sammie in Greenwood, La.

Was trying to do Gringo Visas but very expensive for me.

TY, Vegringos. I read that hiring a maid of a friend could get you in jail. How can one avoid that? Nos vemos en pocas semanas.

He was pretty sharp.He is up on everything. There court system must be decent there.

What?? 😳 The beautiful & lovely Maite Duran didn't speak until the 19:29 min mark? What a travesty!

I wanted him to explain the process for obtaining a firearm and the licenses, what all do you have to do?

Does GringoVisas have an office in Quito?

I need English subtitles

Francisto u be 👍👍👍👍👍

I was wondering...what if someone dies by accident, health cause or old age? Is it possible to buy a cemetery plot for burial there?

Interesting. How are Ecuador jails?

HI guys, love your channel and what you do but in this particular vlog I have a hard time with your viewers' questions sounding so typically AMERICAN and AMERICAN MINDED !!! (Me, myself and I, My gun, YOUR responsability, I'll will sew anyone for anything !) Come on ! What is that attitude ? If you wish to establish yourself somewhere else, please adapt to this particular place. As the saying goes: When in Rome, do as the Romans ! You just have to ASSUME your decisions and be responsible for yourself.

"Gringo" a Mexican word to refer to a person of Anglo identity.

Jp i would like to get contact information for this lawyer that you interviewed .can you please send me the inf like phone or his website something that i can get in touch with him. I am buy home in ecuador n i want to make i don't mess up. Obviously i live in the state so i need help legal wise. Thanks for you help

sorry 5 pounds

Maite talks too much lol

"Gringo" Visas? What do they say about you behind your backs I wonder.

The word, GRINGO to describe Caucasians is derogatory, or what some people would call "racist.". I know because I grew-up in a Mexican area of California. That word is always demeaning, but many Caucasians do not know. Now, if a Caucasian person called a Mexican a "beaner' they would be called a racist. The term "beaner" was a derogatory word t refer to Mexicans. It doesn't matter that his video is in Ecuador since the same principle applies. Please educate your realtors!! I would not hire them based on that word alone.

How much