Skip to content

Head to head

Ecuador vs Slovenia: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Ecuador has the lower entry bar: €1,245 per month versus €3,200 for Slovenia.
  • Ecuador grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Only Ecuador offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Ecuador — special tax regime; Slovenia — standard resident taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Ecuador Visa Nómada (Rentista) and the Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit.
Criteria Ecuador Visa Nómada (Rentista) Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit
Minimum income / month €1,245 (better) €3,200
Income basis Salary / employment contract Savings accepted
Initial duration 2 years (better) 1 year
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 1 year
Path to permanent residence Yes (better) Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Special tax regime (Residencia fiscal temporal (temporary tax-residency regime for new residents)) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €276 ≈ €102 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, In country, Online Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 1–16 weeks 4–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Ecuador Visa Nómada (Rentista) →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit →

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 Ecuador → Insurance for Slovenia →

Sources