greginky
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Lives in Falmouth, KY.
Registration: 13 August 2013
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Introduce myself by shamusandkim
Hello all, I am trying to introduce my wife and I but is this the place? If not could someone guide me to the correct place please? We have questions to ask. Thanks😞😞
Welcome. Read More
Banking
How are expats handling their banking? Do you have your funds deposited in a bank in your home country and just use your debit card, or is it essential (mandatory?) to have a local bank? Read More
Ecuador vs. Colombia by finster
I hope this post is somewhat relevant on this blog. I have been planning on doing a second exploratory trip to Quito this summer. I was just learning that Colombia, in particular Medellin, is on par in terms of affordability with Quito-perhaps ...
Try this website for a comparison http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Ecuador&country2=Colombia&city1=Quito&city2=Medellin Read More
I want to meet Quito expats. by Themiddleoftheworld
Hello all, I am sure some of you have seen me posting in here helping out wherever I can. I myself now need a bit of help. I would like to meet some of the expats (any age) that live here in Quito. I just want to get to know the people in the ...
I just can't get into soccer at all myself. The only soccer I ever watch is the USA in the Olympics. I say, Go Bengals Read More
Single man, looking at Ecuador to retire by James-Esq
Hola, i am single Canadian man researching the possibly to eventually retire in Ecuador. I've been reading this forum for weeks and would like to compliment the forum for being so civil, polite, and informative. About myself, i'm educated, ...
Welcome James, I am new here myself and don't really have any good input for you, but I have to agree with your view of this site. It is very civil and friendly here. Good luck on your move. I can't wait till I retire and get a chance to try out ... Read More
Literature by greginky
Are there any reliable publications regarding moving to a foreign country. I have heard of IL but they seem to be just trying to make money, am I correct in that assumption or are they reliable.
Thanks everyone, I am so happy that I found this site. I kind of knew that IL was in it for the profits. They are always trying to sell me on something. I don't plan on doing any buying. I want to rent for a long long time while I make informed ... Read More
Literature by greginky
Are there any reliable publications regarding moving to a foreign country. I have heard of IL but they seem to be just trying to make money, am I correct in that assumption or are they reliable.
Thank you dreams, I will check out those books. Read More
Background Check by greginky
I saw mention of a background check. Is this a requirement for a retiree visa? Are they looking for just felonies or credit checks or what? My credit isn't the best right now but I do not have any felonies. Please advise.
Thank you Neil for the detailed version. I think to be safe I will just have an FBI check done that way I am sure to be covered. It is still confusing by different areas there having different requirements so I will just get the highest ... Read More
Literature by greginky
Are there any reliable publications regarding moving to a foreign country. I have heard of IL but they seem to be just trying to make money, am I correct in that assumption or are they reliable.
Thank you, it sounds like I am on the right track. It is a good thing I am starting this research a few years ahead of time. Read More
Background Check by greginky
I saw mention of a background check. Is this a requirement for a retiree visa? Are they looking for just felonies or credit checks or what? My credit isn't the best right now but I do not have any felonies. Please advise.
Thanks Bob Read More
Literature
Are there any reliable publications regarding moving to a foreign country. I have heard of IL but they seem to be just trying to make money, am I correct in that assumption or are they reliable. Read More
Background Check by greginky
I saw mention of a background check. Is this a requirement for a retiree visa? Are they looking for just felonies or credit checks or what? My credit isn't the best right now but I do not have any felonies. Please advise.
What documents do I need this for? I assume the background check, birth certificate, what else? Thanks everyone, I really love the friendly and helpful nature of this site. I have been to other sites where there was a lot of negativity, but not here. Read More
Background Check by greginky
I saw mention of a background check. Is this a requirement for a retiree visa? Are they looking for just felonies or credit checks or what? My credit isn't the best right now but I do not have any felonies. Please advise.
What is this apostille thing you mention, this is new to me as well. Thanks for your help Read More
Background Check
I saw mention of a background check. Is this a requirement for a retiree visa? Are they looking for just felonies or credit checks or what? My credit isn't the best right now but I do not have any felonies. Please advise. Read More
Safety in the country outside of Cuenca by BryonDavis
Hello All, As the thread topic states, I am curious about safety outside of Cuenca. In Barley's very insightful (and amusing) thread, there is talk about being robbed at gunpoint while riding a bicycle on some trails. Others talk about ...
Thanks Edd, I would like to shorten my time frame. I plan on an exploratory visit in the not too distant future. I need to see if I like the place first. Are jobs readily available there. I work in the IT field. Is there a good place to look for ... Read More