What is a subsanación and how do I handle a correction request?

A subsanación is a correction request issued by the Ecuadorian visa authority when your application is missing a document, contains an error, or requires additional evidence. You typically have 10 business days to respond. Handling a subsanación correctly is critical — a poor response can lead to denial. Common subsanaciones involve name mismatches, expired documents, insufficient financial evidence, or missing translations. EcuaPass reviews subsanaciones and guides clients on the precise corrections needed, but the client must obtain and submit the corrected documents. Adding 2–6 weeks for subsanación response time to your timeline is prudent planning.