Bank Accounts

What are the requirements to open a bank account in Ecuador? Are there any special requirements?

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Thanks for your questions.

There are no special requirements. And really no different requirements than any other country. You need a passport and a visa (not the 90 day tourist visa) or cédula (if you're already an Ecuadorian permanent resident).

You also need proof that you live here (a utility bill, for example).

An immigration lawyer can likely open an account for you if you want one before you get here. There will be a fee for it, of course.

Jeff

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