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Have you been to Ecuador before, for any length of time?  Can you speak Spanish at least at an intermediate level?

A "no" answer to those questions does not bar you from being successful in Ecuador but it sure will make it more difficult.  Hey, it's a different culture!  Things don't work there like you expect, for the most part.  They don't cater to expats - the government doesn't even cater to their own people, at least not like in the USA.

Before you make irrevocable decisions, you should learn more about Ecuador by putting your "boots on the ground" for at least several extended visits.

To get the most correct information straight from the horse's mouth instead of from an internet forum you should contact your nearest Ecuadorian consulate or the embassy in Washington, D.C. here in the USA.  Coincidentally that will probably give you a hint of what to expect in Ecuador.  Here is a list of contacts:

Sí, hablo un poco de Español y como estudié durante siete años, espero hablar con fluidez en seis meses. (which is one of the many reasons I chose Ecuador.)

And I have been traveling my entire life, so going to a new place sight unseen is no problem for me. The last time this person was president, I went to India for four years because of nothing more than the recommendation of an acquaintance. And I had a great time exploring not only India, but a half-dozen SE Asian countries. (And spoke none of the languages.)

So I'm not worried about going to a country I've never been to. I've been researching for almost a year. But I will click on those links — thank you very much — and since I posted I have found a place to help me apply.

Hello,

I must be overlooking something, because I cannot find the website that has the retirement visa application or instructions for applying.

I would be most appreciative for some direction please.

Thank you,

Dee

Here is the government page for that visa:

If you need English sites discussing this do a search for

retirement visa in ecuador

@OsageArcher

Thank you so much. This is just what I needed.

Dee.

@OsageArcher

Do you think a person could use this website to apply for the visa on their own, or is it better to get help?

Thanks,

Dee

@OsageArcher
Do you think a person could use this website to apply for the visa on their own, or is it better to get help?
Thanks,

Dee - @ddw2945

If you are a person whose level of Spanish is good enough to understand the website, I'd say go for it!

Otherwise you can do a search for

help for ecuador retirement visa

...and find some links that offer free advice as well as paid help.

Thank you again.

Dee