Ecuador draws a wide range of expats looking to stretch their budget and experience a different way of life. Many say they are attracted by the country’s less intrusive government and the tranquility of life there.
My wife and I would like to travel Europe for more than the 90 days allowed as a standard visa. Can you please advise us on a simple way to extend our visa? Six months would be nice.
Dennis F. Says: What’s the healthcare like in Ireland? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Dennis, One of the many benefits to living in Ireland is access to high quality, free or affordable healthcare. Thanks to the country’s publicly-funded health system, if you’re an Ireland resident and require hospital treatment, you won’t have to Read more...: What Is Healthcare Like in Ireland?
Peter M. Says: I’ve always liked the idea of retiring to Ireland (where my people came from originally). What are my options to get residency there? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Peter, Ireland is a place that’s close to my heart as well (I go there regularly to check in with our IL Read more...: How Do I Get Residency in Ireland?
Joel P. Says: Can I bring my guns with me to Spain? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Joel, Many European countries have much stricter gun control laws than those in the U.S.. It’s important to understand the lay of the land locally before you go. Spain has strict laws regarding the possession and Read more...: Can I Bring My Guns to Spain?
Alan F. Says: I have always loved Greek history and culture. What are my options to get a residency visa in Greece? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Alan, Greece is a beautiful European country with a rich history and a welcoming culture. In fact, we just added it to our Annual Global Retirement Read more...: What Are My Visa Options for Greece?
Jaqueline S. Says: I love the idea of retiring to a little cottage somewhere in Ireland with my dogs. How hard would it be to bring them with me from the U.S.? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Jaqueline, Ireland is a great choice for a retirement destination. It’s a place I love to Read more...: How do I Bring my Dogs to Ireland?
Ernest P. Says: What are drugstores like in Portugal? Can I get my usual medications from one? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Ernest, That’s a great question and a very important factor to consider before moving overseas. While most, but not all U.S. and Canadian medications are available in Portugal, some go by Read more...: What are Drugstores Like in Portugal?
Lori L. Says: What can you tell me about the coast of Ecuador near Manta? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Lori, Manta is one of coastal Ecuador’s great success stories. Always a prosperous fishing city, with an economy that revolved around the tuna industry (homage is paid with a huge tuna statue in Read more...: What is Manta, Ecuador Like?
Jim C. Says: I’m going to visit Panama for a couple of months to tour around and check it out. Can I use my U.S. driver’s license there? IL Executive Editor Jennifer Stevens Says: Hi Jim, Since you’re planning to visit for two months, I imagine you will be there technically as a tourist. Tourists Read more...: Can I Use My U.S. Driver’s License in Panama?