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Short, dated articles on the Friendly Nations Visa. Each one cites the decree and the Official Gazette, and we update the guides the day a rule changes.

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[October 27, 2026There is no US$5,000 Friendly Nations route todaySeveral sites still describe a Friendly Nations route with a small bank balance. The decree in force since 2021 lists only three economic ties. Here is why.Read the article →](/blog/no-5000-route/)[October 27, 2026Traveling while your residency is in processYour processing card lasts six months and does not let you travel freely. What the multiple entry visa costs and when to ask for it, with the article.Read the article →](/blog/processing-card-and-travel/)[September 16, 2026Qualified Investor visa: the new 2026 amountsExecutive Decree 17 of 2026 replaced the Qualified Investor rules on September 16, 2026: B/. 300,000 for new property and B/. 500,000 for resale property.Read the article →](/blog/qualified-investor-decree-17-2026/)[September 1, 2026Ecuador joins the Friendly Nations listExecutive Decree 16 of 2026 rewrote the Friendly Nations list: 51 countries, with Ecuador added, in force since September 1, 2026. What changes for you.Read the article →](/blog/ecuador-joins-friendly-nations-2026/)

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