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Czech Republic vs Ecuador: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Ecuador grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Czech Republic — standard resident taxation; Ecuador — special tax regime. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Czech Republic Zivno and the Ecuador Visa Nómada (Rentista).
Criteria Czech Republic Zivno Ecuador Visa Nómada (Rentista)
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €1,245
Income basis Savings accepted Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 1 year 2 years (better)
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 1 year No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Yes Yes
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate (paušální daň) for OSVČ) Special tax regime (Residencia fiscal temporal (temporary tax-residency regime for new residents))
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €200 (better) ≈ €276
Where to apply Embassy / consulate Embassy / consulate, In country, Online
Processing time 13–17 weeks 1–16 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Czech Republic Zivno →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Ecuador Visa Nómada (Rentista) →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Czech Republic → Insurance for Ecuador →

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