Joanneinict
American looking for information about Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Wichita
Speaks French, Italian and a smattering of Spanish
Registration: 22 July 2014
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Interested in sharing apartment or home with other female by Joyfv
I am a 61 year old female interested in sharing apartment with other female in either Cuencas or Salinas. I speak Spanish witch is my native language. I have lived in the US for over 40 years. Now I am ready to live abroad.
Hi Joy, I don't know if you're on Facebook or not, but it would be a great place to ask. There is a large and active bunch at the Ecuador Expat Group. Joanne (still in Wichita) Read More
Open Season on Ripoff Realtors by whytehorse
I came across these forums when I was searching for info for my mom who wants to retire to somewhere with a lower cost of living. Just to give you an idea what kind of person she is: She's a nurse who spent her entire life helping people get well, ...
LOL, we're about as exotic as Quito. :D Drop by if you're ever in the neighborhood. Read More
Odd off the wall question, nothing to do with Ecuador - legacy by gardener1
So since I discovered I've gotten old, and since technology has gone through such a metamorphosis in the last 10 years or so, I find that I am in possession of some objects and life experiences that seem to have been obliterated in the media ...
Thoughts?Write ... just write. :) Read More
Why I May Not Vote For President Christie or President Clinton in 2016 by cccmedia
On the Talkin' Turkey Thread, Mugtech broached the subject of Expats voting via absentee ballot. Here's the problem as I see it as someone who moved from the U.S. last year...is not on the voting or tax rolls of any of the 50 states...would ...
CCC, can you give us all a site where you read that? Read More
9-V Professional VIsa --> Citizenship? by wlae84
Can you get a citizenship with a 9-V professional VISA after a few years in the same way that someone getting another type of permanent VISA can do? I read one post somewhere saying you can't with a 9-V, but I'm skeptical of that. On ...
If you follow the rules, you can get citizenship with any residency visa, including the professional one. Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
;) Excellent! Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Thku:D Hope it all works out for you. If you're on Facebook, come join us on the Ecuador Expats group. Great people and many people who have lived/worked in Ecuador for a while. You'll also be able to find great information on many of the ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Hello everyone!... My name is shirley I am 51 blk american an I drive a delivery truck for fedx.,..I have my buddy who I consider my daughter she is Philippine us citizen taking all kinds of odd jobs she is 28.. We would love to move to Ecuador an ... Read More
Pakistanis living in Dubai thinking to move to Ecuador get connected!! by ODAN
Dear all Pakistanis who are living in UAE and looking forward to move to Ecuador.. Please get connected to be helping each other.. Gather somewhere in Sharjah or Dubai and share the experience.. together we can make it easy??!!!!
Joanneinict is right ,why one need foreign passport if he/she is already settled! And why not settle after retirement in any other country ? First of all you need to understand that I am looking for citizenship for my entire family (myself ,my ... Read More
Pakistanis living in Dubai thinking to move to Ecuador get connected!! by ODAN
Dear all Pakistanis who are living in UAE and looking forward to move to Ecuador.. Please get connected to be helping each other.. Gather somewhere in Sharjah or Dubai and share the experience.. together we can make it easy??!!!!
Bob writes: It seems like your big problem is the 90-day rule. I'll be facing the same thing (soon, I hope) -- I got my residency (pensionado visa) earlier this year and then almost immediately had to return to the US for medical reasons. ... Read More
Pakistanis living in Dubai thinking to move to Ecuador get connected!! by ODAN
Dear all Pakistanis who are living in UAE and looking forward to move to Ecuador.. Please get connected to be helping each other.. Gather somewhere in Sharjah or Dubai and share the experience.. together we can make it easy??!!!!
Joanneinict,what about you ,are you a ecuador citizen? If I am planning to move permanently to ecuador what business or job I can start there since I m not familiar with the place and no idea about Spanish language, and why Ecuador is best place to ... Read More
Pakistanis living in Dubai thinking to move to Ecuador get connected!! by ODAN
Dear all Pakistanis who are living in UAE and looking forward to move to Ecuador.. Please get connected to be helping each other.. Gather somewhere in Sharjah or Dubai and share the experience.. together we can make it easy??!!!!
That's a lovely thought Arsheed, but unfortunately not the reality of the law. A friend of mine from Canada just lost her investor's visa in Ecuador because she has been out of the country (Ecuador) too long. She had lived in Ecuador for ... Read More
Pakistanis living in Dubai thinking to move to Ecuador get connected!! by ODAN
Dear all Pakistanis who are living in UAE and looking forward to move to Ecuador.. Please get connected to be helping each other.. Gather somewhere in Sharjah or Dubai and share the experience.. together we can make it easy??!!!!
I do believe you mean how long will it take to get a visa, you would need to become a citizen to get an Ecuador passport. Why is it so important to stay out of Ecuador while waiting for the visa? What are you going to do after you receive the ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador from Canada by Barbara Suderman
Hi, everyone out there! I am hoping you can help me with some issues and would appreciate your feedback. I am returning to Calgary, Canada on Tuesday to prepare for my move here at the end of June. Yes, I realize it is not the most opportune time ...
Oh Amber ... I am so happy to hear the process is over for you! Congrats. Getting to EC is still a bit over a year away for me ... but I will get there! :D Jo Anne in Wichita Read More
A Former Expat by Keltic Tom
As former Expat I would like to remind everyone we are the guests and self appointed Ambassadors of many countries. Therefore we must be on our best behavior at all times. Remember .... "When in Rome do as the Romans." I plan on flying ...
Safe travels! Read More