The most popular visa, if you have an income of 3 Ecuadorian minimum wages per month (in 2024 usd 1,380.00) from Social Security, or that amount from 2 or 3 different retirement funds, you can apply for this visa.
Remember, each year, the Ecuadorian minimum wage, January 1rst, goes up a little, the increase can be usd 10.00 or 25.00 and we only know the new amount on the last days of December.
For this visa, besides the basic requirements, you need your SSA Letter updated, with the Apostille from the State you live, this Apostille is done by the Secretary of the State.