Susan
@OceanHideaway
American expat in Ecuador
Forum posts
96
About me
American
Lives in Anconcito ~ Salinas
Speaks English, Spanish (basic)
Registration: 15 January 2010
Activity
Teaching English in Guayaquil by Krumple
Does anyone have experience teaching English in Guayaquil? Do you know of any schools/companies that hire Gringos such as myself to teach English? Does anyone know what kind of certifications schools/companies in Guayaquil accept for English ...
Consider what you want to accomplish with your trip -- your purpose -- and then find a group such as Peace corps or a a family missionary group who's purpose you support or an NGO used to be called a world wide charity that will support you and your ... Read More
The negatives about retiring in Ecuador by Bob Way
Please tell me all the negatives of retiring in Cuenca, Ecuador. What are the most important things I need to know. I don't speak Spanish, how much of a problem is that? I thank you in advance for your answers. Bob Way
someone asked about the coast... ...there can be the occasssional scorpion or snake and sand get in the bed and couch -- go with ceramic floors if possible, yes a tsunami can occur, mosquitoes sometimes but not always , rainier where it is ... Read More
I'm surprised there's not a single topic on dating in Ecuador by Garick
Hi, there. Do you guys date Ecuadorians? Any tips or suggestions? Any fun stories to tell? I'm visiting soon on a mission to explore Ecuador as my semi retirement destination. So, naturally, I'm quite curious about your dating experience there. ...
defuera ~ Your statistics are very accurate and your concerns are right on point. The young family that works for me and who I am training in the innkeeper profession who are with me now just over a year are a young man 24, his young wife 18 and ... Read More
I'm surprised there's not a single topic on dating in Ecuador by Garick
Hi, there. Do you guys date Ecuadorians? Any tips or suggestions? Any fun stories to tell? I'm visiting soon on a mission to explore Ecuador as my semi retirement destination. So, naturally, I'm quite curious about your dating experience there. ...
It is so much cooler on the coast -- and so much less complicated! We go out to places of common interest ...in small groups...couples...friends ...one lady always brings her dog but he's a cool date {oh that would be me} and we have fun -- we make ... Read More
Staying in Ecuador longer than 6 months without Residency? by 3angel
Does anyone know a strategy for staying in Ecuador longer than the six month tourist limitation while putting together the funds for a residency visa? Can you leave for 3 days and return and start the clock over like is possible for some Central ...
Nope ...180 on a tourist visa per 365 days ... and that is not per calendar year. You may want to chat with a good visa facilitator -- they kind that gives advice for free -- like if you qualify now for a pensioner visa, or if you can apply for ... Read More
Any retired military folks residing in Ecuador?? by r&p406
As previously posted I am in the National Guard and will be retiring this year. I have a VA service connected disability and will be using this for my pensioners visa. Does anyone else have any insight on how this works? I wonÂ’t collect my full ...
There are many military expats living in Ecuador. I have a very good friend in Manta who is my go-to person when someone on the Íæż½ã½ãexchange.com (where I am a moderator) asks about VA benefits. Send me a Private message and I will give you his ... Read More
What items do you most miss from the US? by hjschanke
Here's a hypothetical question for those of you who've been in Cuenca for a while. If someone were willing to bring you a full suitcase from the US, what would you have them fill it with? clothes? shoes? electronics? certain foods/spices?
as I was giving Gina something for scratching this evening -- she likes to take a dip in the pool and is allergic to chlorine :( ... I remembered... BENADRYL! one of the few drugs we do not have here in Ecuador Read More
Apostille of Social Security verification by rayjones50
I just received my Social SecurityVerification letter. Where do I need to go to get the Apostille on it?
Interesting link And no doubt they are notarizing signatures based on statements made by people sending documents -- but they are only claiming that they are sending secured information and conforming to current Federal electronic signature ... Read More
What items do you most miss from the US? by hjschanke
Here's a hypothetical question for those of you who've been in Cuenca for a while. If someone were willing to bring you a full suitcase from the US, what would you have them fill it with? clothes? shoes? electronics? certain foods/spices?
Oh nooo....the pressure.... hoping there are split peas when you get here and not just lentils!!!! :/ Read More
Apostille of Social Security verification by rayjones50
I just received my Social SecurityVerification letter. Where do I need to go to get the Apostille on it?
Apostille -- is a confirmation from your state 9or the state where the document is issued) that is legal and an be recognized internationally as such... Years ago the USA entered into a treaty with a group of other nations, which included Ecuador, ... Read More
Police Report by ZenSPIKE
Does anyone out there know how recent a State Police Report has to be prior to applying for a Resident Visa? The reason I ask this question is, I plan on re locating this coming June. I want to attend to all the legal formalities here Stateside in ...
90 days for your police report ...at least according to my sources ... Susan Read More
jobs by Stephen and Ramona
can an american with a resident visa work at a part time job say hair dresser?
As a pensioner you cannot -- as a resident under other types of visas you may be able to. You will be required to have an Ecuador tax id number (a RUC) as mentioned and sign into the beneficios program of IESS. Ecuador has become more and more ... Read More
pensionado visa by Stephen and Ramona
When my wife and i get there in Cuenca, I will apply for a pensionado visa. My wife, being a few years younger than me would not be eligible for that visa. I suppose I would claim her as a dependant at that time but what visa would she apply for as ...
The good news is that you can pretty much go through the process yourself in Cuenca as they have bilingual assistance there -- The bad news -- there are some unscrupulous gringos who have hung out shingles claiming to be facilitators who are ... Read More
Introduction and Basic Questions by buckoff
Hello All, I just joined the blog/community, and I received an email from Christine asking me to introduce myself – so here it is. I hope I’m posting it in the correct spot. I was born and raised in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest of the ...
Previously up to the past two years-- it was difficult to get internet speeds adequate for uploads -- but the Corporacion Nacional Telefonico (CNT) has brought most of the cities and a substantial part of the coast up to pretty good levels. It still ... Read More
looking for some retirement info by Hammer618
My wife and I are planning our first due diligence trip this November. We have been reading books and watching videos. What would be the best way to get the most info on becoming an expat in Ecuador. How can we hook up with other expats while we are ...
Try the expatexchange.com ...but bring a raincoat --- we tend to sling mud with our information... And do read blogs. Also go onto Facebook and type in Ecuador. A lot of expats have hooked up through Facebook to share info on a daily basis. ... Read More