Ecuador Consanguinity Visa 2026
Permanent residency for second-degree relatives of Ecuadorian citizens or permanent residents.
Eligibility & What You Need
Family relationship
You must be a relative within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity of an Ecuadorian citizen or a foreigner with permanent residency in Ecuador.
Valid passport
Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining at the time of application.
Color photo
Passport-style color photo (5 x 5 cm, white background, JPG under 1 MB).
Criminal background check
Original criminal record from your country of origin or countries of residence in the last 5 years, apostilled or legalized, translated, and valid for 180 days (18+ only).
Proof of relationship
Birth, marriage, or other official documents proving the family relationship, apostilled or legalized and translated as needed.
Lawful means of life
Proof of lawful means of support as required by Acuerdo Ministerial No. 70 of 28 June 2024.
Government fees
$50 visa application + $175 visa grant = $225 total.
5 emails that will save your family months of delays.
The same breakdown I give paying clients on our first call — distilled into 5 short emails over 9 days. No PDF. No 60-minute webinar. Just the real Ecuador consanguinity visa playbook, sent by hand from Cuenca.
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Who qualifies as family
Understanding second-degree consanguinity and affinity under Ecuador immigration law.
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The 3 mistakes that get applications denied
Unregistered relationships, missing apostilled birth certificates, and unclear proof of kinship — and the exact fix for each.
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What the retainer actually delivers
The 7 specific things I handle — line by line — so you don't have to.
Ready to skip the roadmap? Start the retainer instead.
Chip Moreno
Founder & Lead Visa Consultant
Family-based visas look simple on paper, but Ecuador immigration is strict about document authentication. A misplaced apostille on a birth certificate can delay the case by months. The intake form lets us review your family documents before filing.