sonjavdm
South African looking for information about Ecuador
Forum posts
24
About me
South African
Speaks English,聽 Flemish & Afrikaans
Registration: 19 February 2015
CANCELLATION OF VISA by sonjavdm
Can anybody tell me how long one can stay after one has cancelled ones Visa here?
we have an investment visa. I need to know once we cancel this visa how long am I allowed to be in the country as an South African citizen? It shows that South Africans don't need a visa for 90 days. Would this then start once we have cancelled ... Read More
CANCELLATION OF VISA
Can anybody tell me how long one can stay after one has cancelled ones Visa here? Read More
English notary
I am looking for an English notary in the North of Quito. He has to be able to notarise my legal documents in English. Does anybody kniow of one? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Read More
BAKING SUPPLIES by sonjavdm
Does anybody know of shop in Quito where one can buy baking supplies for pastry & bread (bicarbs, flours, bran, essences etc)?
Thank you for the info. I will go & check it out. Read More
BAKING SUPPLIES by sonjavdm
Does anybody know of shop in Quito where one can buy baking supplies for pastry & bread (bicarbs, flours, bran, essences etc)?
No they don't. I am looking for a baking shop who supply ingredients for variety ingredients that is used for baking all sorts. I did find a small shop but they don't have everything. Where do baker's buy in quantities? Read More
BAKING SUPPLIES
Does anybody know of shop in Quito where one can buy baking supplies for pastry & bread (bicarbs, flours, bran, essences etc)? Read More
GUIDE / TRANSLATOR
Does anybody know of anyone that could help one when visiting Ecuador for a day or so. I need somebody for my husband to go around with him to possible suppliers and manufacturers related to the electronic industry to source various items and build ... Read More
IMPORT PERMIT FOR AFRICAN GREY
Thank you so much for the info. I managed to get the info for exporting my bird but the import permit is a bit more difficult as it needs to be lodged in Ecuador. LATAM Ecuador [ecuador@latampettransport.com] also contacted me & said they would ... Read More
IMPORT PERMIT FOR AFRICAN GREY
I did that. They don't know for birds. One of them told me to contact Ecuador Read More
IMPORT PERMIT FOR AFRICAN GREY
Can someone give me an e-mail address of the ministry of agriculture? There website contact details is only when you stay there. I need to find out how to bring in my pet bird. Read More
IMPORT by sonjavdm
I would just like to have an idea if one had to buy from amazon a electrical pizzelle maker how much would it cost to import to Cuenca? We are moving to Cuenca & would like to see what would be my cheapest option.
i did buy one from Amazon. Arrived in 2 weeks. Can't wait to use it in Ecuador because it is 110V & SA is 220V. Read More
FOOD IMPORT
Hi Sue, the sugar is from Belgium (kandij suiker & Parelsuiker). Only found there. I always buy when visiting the family in Belgium. The jams is what one can get in Ecuador but to get rid of all your groceries is a bit harsh. I am putting it ... Read More
FOOD IMPORT
Thanks ccmedia for the info. I will follow up with my agent once we are ready to immigrate. I just want to take my sugars & jams with. Read More
FOOD IMPORT
Does anybody know what foods (jams, syrups, sugar etc) one is allowed to bring in with your container when moving to Ecuador? Read More
IMPORT by sonjavdm
I would just like to have an idea if one had to buy from amazon a electrical pizzelle maker how much would it cost to import to Cuenca? We are moving to Cuenca & would like to see what would be my cheapest option.
Thank you cccmedia for your response. We are comming with a container so I would rather source it via SA eventhough it does come from the United States. It will only cost me a 100 dollars. Read More
IMPORT
I would just like to have an idea if one had to buy from amazon a electrical pizzelle maker how much would it cost to import to Cuenca? We are moving to Cuenca & would like to see what would be my cheapest option. Read More
steps we are taking by paulus53
My wife Lynette and I are working diligently to find the right steps to take for our big move. One important step is to connect with people that are living the dream. We aim to find out where to live and what to eat and drink in advance of our ...
Hi Juliet, Why don't you try booking a hotel with www.booking.com Their prices are not so expensive & you get breakfast included with your room. Best of luck. Sonja Read More
steps we are taking by paulus53
My wife Lynette and I are working diligently to find the right steps to take for our big move. One important step is to connect with people that are living the dream. We aim to find out where to live and what to eat and drink in advance of our ...
Hi Paul & Lynette, My husband left on Saturday to Ecuador to see how it is like there. We are also from South Africa living in Pretoria. We want to immigrate to Ecuador. Chris (my husband) is currently in Quito & he is leaving to Cuenca ... Read More
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Would there be a demand for an English Language School? Read More
should I come to Ecuador by sonjavdm
We have investigated on the Internet about Ecuador. It truly sounds to good to be true! We want to immigrant from South Africa. Is this a good idea? Can it be recommended?
Thank you for your advice. It is not easy for us just to pop in for a visit as we are on the other side of the world. We will however come and check it out. We also live in a 3rd world country & do not have the privileges of a 1st world country ... Read More
banking in Ecuador by jillnsy
I have just joined your forum in hopes to get some real answers from real people who feel the same way we do. We are retiring to Ecuador in June 2012 most likely on the ocean (Crucita)or a little south of Manta.We live in Ontario Canada right now. ...
Could you tell me what the interest rate is for a fixed term deposit@ Banco Pichincha. Also is it a good idea to hold money in Ecuador? Read More
should I come to Ecuador
We have investigated on the Internet about Ecuador. It truly sounds to good to be true! We want to immigrant from South Africa. Is this a good idea? Can it be recommended? Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I am just a good old plain Jane. I live in Pretoria, South Africa at the moment. Have been working with my husband in his business for 15 years doing all the administrative work. I speak English, Afrikaans & Flemish. We would like to move to ... Read More