Key Points
The National Assembly has approved a comprehensive immigration
reform bill
The bill replaces the Visa de Excepcion de Corta Duracion with
an Acts of Commerce Visa
The UNASUR Temporary Visa is removed
Travel restrictions are eliminated for temporary residents
Stricter eligibility rules apply for permanent residents
Additional details will be provided in the next 90 days when
the Official Registry publishes accompanying immigration
regulations
Overview
What are the Changes?
The reform bill replaces the Visa de Excepcion de Corta Duracion
with an Acts of Commerce Visa that allows foreign nationals to
conduct technical and business activities in Ecuador for up to 180