Helen Pivoine
Canadian looking for information about Ecuador
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Canadian
Lives in Ottawa
Registration: 19 February 2015
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Top Reasons Why More USA Citizens Re-Locate to Ecuador than Canadians by cccmedia
Ecuador is popular for Canadian Expats, but they are far fewer than USA citizens in terms of full-time relocating to EC.... Top Reasons Why More USA's Than Canadians Move to EC Full-Time 6. The U.S. population is much larger than ...
I hear you, PEI Red. HelenPivoine Read More
Top Reasons Why More USA Citizens Re-Locate to Ecuador than Canadians by cccmedia
Ecuador is popular for Canadian Expats, but they are far fewer than USA citizens in terms of full-time relocating to EC.... Top Reasons Why More USA's Than Canadians Move to EC Full-Time 6. The U.S. population is much larger than ...
Sawman, You are so right. It gave me pause. But in the end I decided against places such as Costa Rica and Nicaragua, even though my Nicaraguan friends think that I am out of my mind. HelenPivoine Read More
arriving quito 1/24. safe taxis? by jcmcfred
we are arriving at night and have a hotel reservation..however, the hotel has not responded to my email asking them if they can arrange for someone to pick us up at the airport. I have read that Taxi's can be problematic. is this so? anyone have ...
Hi ccmedia, I got this information when surfing the Air Canada and United Airlines checked baggage policies, but find that I did not print this out. Will try to find it and let you know. Thanks! HelenPivoine Read More
arriving quito 1/24. safe taxis? by jcmcfred
we are arriving at night and have a hotel reservation..however, the hotel has not responded to my email asking them if they can arrange for someone to pick us up at the airport. I have read that Taxi's can be problematic. is this so? anyone have ...
This is about entering Quito via plane from Canada via US. Sorry - I couldn't find an exact blog to use so am trying this one. I just read that Quito is one of the few airports which DOES NOT ACCEPT EXCESS BAGGAGE, either incoming or ... Read More
Huge discount on travel guides for aspiring ex-pats by peripatetic_soul
I don't know if this is permitted but I received an email from Lonely Planet and all of their travel guides are currently 50% off with code of SECRET50. I definitely have ordered the 10th (and most recent edition of) Ecuador & Galapagos ...
Hi, With this in mind (I got the same -email) I tried to order Ecuador Spanish Slang, but it is only available in Kindle. Too bad. HelenPivoine Read More
how much to live decently in ecuador by kathryn47
Hello everyone , like many babyboumers living in the cold we whant to find a nice place in the sun . I have been reading alot on Costa Rica and it does not seem to be such inexpensive anymore. Apparently food , gaz and electricity have tripled if ...
Je n'ai pas encore demanagé à Ecuador, mais j'ai l'intention d'y aller cet été quand j'aurais vendu ma maison. Je pense que vous pourriez vivre votre retraite en paix et harmonie à Ecuador, et sans trop ... Read More
Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador by SarahPin
Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ...
Hello Stick 1947, This question is for you because you live in Ontario like me. Have you heard any reliable information re: do English documents have to be notarized? I am having them translated into Spanish and the translations will be ... Read More
How to get an Ecuador Residency Visa 9-1 – Pensioner by Paul Acee
I did my own and laid out the whole process for anyone interested. paulacee.com/2015/03/27/how-to-get-an-ecuador-residency-visa-9-1-pensioner/
This would be a Loja lawyer, an Ecuadorian, who deals regularly with the immigration folks. You are a U.S. Citizen having not landed in Ecuador. Think about it. HelenP Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I don't know about you, but I think that Ecuador is a much better option than the well-trammelled Costa Rica and Panama. I thought seriously about Nicaragua and went there twice but there is a lack of infrastructure and I do not like the ... Read More
How to get an Ecuador Residency Visa 9-1 – Pensioner by Paul Acee
I did my own and laid out the whole process for anyone interested. paulacee.com/2015/03/27/how-to-get-an-ecuador-residency-visa-9-1-pensioner/
My source is a person already living in Ecuador who received this information from an immigration lawyer. The website is wrong, they do not update the website properly evidently. HelenP Read More
Learning the language by Aloxi
I am looking to move to Ecuador over the next 18-24 months this is a major move for me and my husband and I know we have a lot of things to consider, and I guess one of my fears is trying to learn a new language, can anyone share with me how ...
I would never dream of offering such a negative take on this question. I am an almost 65-year old Canadian and I have no problem with Spanish. It may depend on how your brain was formed early in life, whether or not it is flexible in nature and ... Read More
How to get an Ecuador Residency Visa 9-1 – Pensioner by Paul Acee
I did my own and laid out the whole process for anyone interested. paulacee.com/2015/03/27/how-to-get-an-ecuador-residency-visa-9-1-pensioner/
Besides, I have it from a reputable source that the visa requirements have now changed: you need $900 pension for an individual or $45,000 - you read this right - instead of the former $25,000 for the visa associated with a CD or real estate or ... Read More
What about my Canadian pension by vandee
My wife and I are a retired Canadian couple living near Ottawa (66 years old) and are considering retiring in Cuenca, Ecuador. Will the following Canadian pensions be reduced or lost if we become permanent residents of Ecuador: 1) Old Age Security, ...
|Hi, I am Canadian and my research says that you must reside in Canada for 6 months plus a few days per year in order to retain your provincial health care status. As for CPP and Old Age Security pension, you still get that if you live in Ecuador, ... Read More
Job opportunities for expats on Ecuador by Larissa0985
Hi there, I am considering moving to Ecuador with my family. We are a young couple (31 and 29) with two children (ages 4 and 1). We are just beginning to do our research so forgive me if I don't know too much about moving to Ecuador yet. Our ...
I just read I think yesterday on the ½ûÂþÌìÌà about Ecuador residency visa requirements having gone skyward: Apparently you now need to show proof of $900 U.S. pension, or the CD/real estate visa requirement has now reached $45,000. Is this ... Read More
help obtaining a visa by Next23
I am trying to get a professional visa and have it prior to moving to Ecuador. Does anyone have experience/recommendations on who can help me with this in the US? What prices are reasonable for this type of assistance? Thanks in advance.
Priscilla, This would be a translator living in Ottawa, Canada, not Ecuador. HelenP Read More