Eliminating the stress of shipping
your belongings to Ecuador
Welcome to Ecuador, the "Land of Eternal Spring." Our MissionRSE works to eliminate the worries and nightmares of getting your cherished belongings to Ecuador. We trust you'll find Ecuador a multifaceted country of real freedoms. If you have decided, or are deciding, to make Ecuador your home, the team at Relocation Services of Ecuador (RSE) can help you.
There are many questions Americans have when moving to Ecuador. One of those is, "How do I get my household goods to Ecuador, and what can I bring?" The team at RSE will answer these questions.
You may hear horror stories about some Expats' experiences trying to ship their personal items to Ecuador—stories like:
- Having their items stuck in customs in Guayaquil for months, having to pay $60 a day storage fees and ending up with the storage fees being more than the original shipping costs
- Putting up container deposits of $700 to $2000 and not having it returned
- Being told it would cost $9,000, to end up being charged $14,000 to $16,000.
Helpful Facts
Ecuadorean Visas and Facts
If you are researching a move to Ecuador, you will find lots of misinformation on shipping processes, residency visas, driving requirements, whether to buy or rent property, etc.
RSE has experienced months of trial and error in order to bring you the right information. You should keep in mind that processes in Ecuador represent “moving targets”, with details changing daily; therefore, the following facts represent BCS’s best information for the present.
Travel tips
Visa Requirements & Other Documents
A visa is not needed for U.S., Canadian, Australian or European citizens in most cases. However for the rest of the world, if you are not sure, check with your nearest Ecuadorian embassy or consulate whether you need a visa.
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