Marriage Visa

Those who are married to an Ecuadorian Citizen or have children born in Ecuador qualify for the Marriage Visa or Amparo Visa.

The Marriage Visa is the only Visa that is immediately Permanent after being secured, without first requiring a Temporary Visa.

If you were married overseas, we must register your marriage in Ecuador with the Civil Registry before applying for a Marriage Visa.

How Much Does an Ecuadorian Marriage Visa Cost?

Gringo Visas charges an all-inclusive fee of $1,500. Adding one dependent costs $1,400. Adding a child under 18 years old costs $600.

Fees include:

  • Marriage registration

  • Government filing

  • Translation of Ecuadorian notarizations for all documents

  • Cedula ID government fee and processing

  • Immigration movement records and forms

  • Power of attorney

  • Gringo Visas service fee

All documents must be apostille. You can secure and apostille your documents. Alternatively, Gringo Visas offers apostille for an additional fee.

    • Permanent Visa

    • After receiving Marriage Visa no further Visa applications or Visa renewals are needed (*travel restrictions must be followed)

    • Able to legally work in Ecuador, if desired

    • Apply for an Ecuadorian cedula (Ecuadorian ID)

    • Sign up for government insurance (IESS)

    • Open checking and saving accounts with banks and cooperatives

    • After 65 years old, you qualify for discounts on many services, including tax refunds (IVA)

    • Add parents as dependants

    • Children of an Ecuadorian citizen qualify for citizenship. Applies to minors and adult children.

    • Qualify for a permanent Visa if you have not left Ecuador for more than 90 days in total during the 21 months

    • Ship household possessions and one vehicle duty-free to Ecuador

    • Path to Citizenship

    • Allowed to open a business in the country

  • Below is a list of requirements for the Professional Visa. Gringo Visas will send you a complete list of required documents, instructions and forms:

    • Passport valid for a minimum of twelve months

    • Foreign marriage license

    • Register marriage through the Ecuadorian Civil Registry

    • Bank statements showing minimum monthly income for past three months

      • $475 in earnings from applicant or sponsor (citizen)

    • FBI background check

    • State police report

    • Start the process ideally one year before relocation

    • Recommended minimum six months before relocation

    • Processing time to receive documents from US apostles: up to twelve weeks

    • Processing time in Ecuadorian immigration office: four to six weeks

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Marriage Visa Guide

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Quick Facts About Ecuadorian Visas

Temporary Visa

  • No travel restrictions

  • Can be obtained multiple times

  • First step to a Permanent Visa

Permanent Visa

While holding a Temporary Visa:

  • Apply for a Permanent Visa after 21 months

  • Can’t leave the country for more than 90 days during 21 months

Last-Minute Move?

Gringo Visas can help you obtain all required documents from our US and Ecuador offices.

Already in Ecuador?

No need to go back to the US! You can get fingerprints in any city.