Ecuador Consanguinity Visa
Permanent residency for second-degree relatives of Ecuadorian citizens or permanent residents. If you have family ties in Ecuador, this is the most direct path to indefinite residency.
Total service fee $600 — start today with a $300 retainer. The remaining $300 is only due after your visa is approved.
Key Requirements
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. Parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren all qualify.
Background Check
Original criminal record certificate from your country of origin or countries of residence in the last 5 years, apostilled or legalized, translated into Spanish, and valid for 180 days (required for applicants 18+).
Proof of Relationship
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, or other official documents proving the family link. These must be apostilled or legalized and translated into Spanish if issued abroad.
Every month you wait is a month you could already be living here.
The biggest delay we see isn't immigration — it's applicants who overthink the document list. Pay the $300 retainer today (total service fee $600) and we'll send you a personalized checklist within 24 hours. The remaining $300 is only due after your visa is approved.
Your Journey to Residency
A structured path to your new life in Ecuador.
Expert Consultation
We review your family documents and confirm eligibility before any paperwork starts, so you never waste money on a visa you don't qualify for.
Document Procurement
We give you the exact templates and order list: passport, photos, criminal background check, birth/marriage certificates, and proof of relationship.
Apostille & Legal Translation
We coordinate certified Spanish translation and Ecuadorian notarization of your apostilled documents.
Submission & Finalization
We submit your permanent residency application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and walk you through receiving your visa and Ecuadorian cédula.
The EcuaPass Service Package
More than just a filing service — we provide end-to-end relocation support.
- Document review & preparation
- Apostille guidance
- Certified Spanish translation coordination
- Cédula (ID card) appointment support
- Banking & health insurance introduction
- Direct WhatsApp communication
- Application tracking & follow-up
Ready to Reunite With Your Family?
You have the family ties. You have the passport. The only thing missing is the filing order. Pay the $300 retainer now — total service fee $600 — and we'll build your exact document checklist before the weekend.
Consanguinity Visa FAQ
Second-degree relatives include parents, children, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. It also includes second-degree affinity relationships such as in-laws in some interpretations. The key is that you must prove the relationship to an Ecuadorian citizen or a foreigner with permanent residency in Ecuador.
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, or other official documents that establish the family link. These documents must be apostilled or legalized and translated into Spanish if issued abroad.
Yes, if you are 18 or older. You need an original criminal background check from your country of origin or any country where you have lived during the last five years. It must be apostilled or legalized, translated, and valid for 180 days from issuance.
Yes, minors can apply through a parent or legal representative. If one parent is absent, a special power of attorney or authorization is required, plus the minor's apostilled birth certificate.
The Consanguinity Visa grants permanent residency, so it is valid indefinitely.