Unveiling the Expat Experience: Navigating Ecuadorian Bureaucracy
Channel: Don Shader - Grumpy Old Gringo
Date: 2023-06-24

Join me on a captivating journey as I delve into the nuances of expat life in Ecuador, shining a light on a seldom-discussed aspect: the challenges faced when dealing with the Ecuadorian government. In this video, I explore the unwelcome encounters that some expats may encounter while navigating the bureaucratic landscape of this beautiful South American nation.

Embarking on a new chapter in a foreign land is an exhilarating adventure, but it's not without its obstacles. As expatriates, we often find ourselves at the mercy of government agencies for various purposes, such as obtaining visas, registering documents, or accessing essential services. Unfortunately, this interaction can sometimes leave us feeling isolated and unwelcome.

In this video I briefly share with you my experience in dealing with a Immigration associate while trying to obtain my permanent VISA.

By the time I left, I was exhausted with anger and complete frustration with the thought of continuing my life in a developing nation, such as Ecuador.

But I manage to get through the process and I learn something at the same time.

Me:
I can no longer share personal information because of Internet trolls.

Links to know:
 
My Channel Video Index 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-f4Wv3uBMulCX9OK6oNqS5a9wrS84cbUBYXzoq24JNA/edit?usp=sharing

My Google Docs document of useful information
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArNRtsdqfleE1-l9r1yKrh-XyzksSIwj0MMyb09L0ro/edit?usp=sharing 

Document Links
My Checklist for migration  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UGirfkTQp91dDyX51vsUV3ggcjoEEpXLUkBOwD6UnUg/edit?usp=sharing


Remember this folks.
A country might look good on paper, or on a YouTube video, but what about the “Chemistry” between you, the individual and the country and culture as a whole?
This is something we can’t know in advance. We can only make our move, dive in and test the waters…….and see how it goes.

If you can't walk on water, freeze it

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The views expressed in this video are in no way intended to be taken as advice on retirement, migrating to Ecuador, investing, buying insurance, or getting your immigration documentation.
I am not responsible for any decision you make after watching my videos.
I don't give advice and I don't recommend anything unless it is based on my own personal, verifiable experience.

I want to be sure that the information I provide is accurate information and I don't want people to make a poor choice based on anything I say.
If one person comes here based on my influence and doesn't like it at all, then has to return to start all over again, I have failed.