How to Invest in Ecuadorian Certificates of Deposits (CDs)

To qualify for an Ecuadorian investor visa, you must invest at least $47,000. A CD from an Ecuadorian institution can count as this investment. The investment must be in one CD, and you need to keep it for at least two years to maintain eligibility for the visa.

21 months after obtaining your investor visa, you can apply for permanent residency.