Ecuador Dependent Visa (Amparo)
Join your spouse, parent, or qualifying family member who already holds Ecuadorian temporary or permanent residency. We coordinate the entire family application so everyone arrives with the right documents.
Total service fee $400 — start today with a $200 retainer. The remaining $200 is only due after the visa is approved.
Key Requirements
Relationship Proof
Apostilled marriage certificate for spouses, apostilled birth certificate for children, or apostilled civil union certificate. Same-sex marriages and registered civil unions are recognized in Ecuador.
Sponsor Status
The principal visa holder must have valid temporary or permanent residency in Ecuador. The sponsor must demonstrate an additional $250/month in income for each dependent included on the application.
Background Check
Apostilled criminal record check for adult dependents (18+), covering the last 5 years. Valid within 180 days on arrival. Minors are exempt from this requirement.
Every month you wait is a month your family could already be together here.
The biggest delay we see isn't immigration — it's families who overthink the document list. Pay the $200 retainer today (total service fee $400) and we'll send you a personalized checklist within 24 hours. The remaining $200 is only due after the visa is approved.
Your Journey to Residency
A structured path to reuniting your family in Ecuador.
Expert Consultation
We review the sponsor's visa status and dependent eligibility before any paperwork starts, so you never waste money on an application that won't be accepted.
Document Procurement
We give you the exact templates and order list: passports, photos, background checks, relationship certificates, parental consent forms, and proof of additional sponsor income.
Apostille & Legal Translation
We coordinate certified Spanish translation and Ecuadorian notarization of your apostilled relationship and identity documents.
Submission & Finalization
We submit the dependent application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The dependent visa validity matches the sponsor's visa duration.
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 Your Family?
You have the relationship documents. You have the sponsor. The only thing missing is the filing order. Pay the $200 retainer now — total service fee $400 — and we'll build your exact document checklist before the weekend.
Dependent Visa FAQ
Spouses (including same-sex marriages and registered civil unions), minor children under 18, and adult children with certified disabilities who are legally dependent on the sponsor. Parents of the visa holder are generally not eligible under the amparo category and must qualify for their own visa.
Apostilled marriage certificate for spouses, apostilled civil union certificate for registered partners, and apostilled birth certificate for children. If both parents are alive and a child is being sponsored, both parents must provide notarized consent. If one parent has sole custody, a court order serves as proof. All foreign-language documents require certified Spanish translation.
Only if they have a certified disability and are legally dependent on the sponsor. Adult children without a certified disability are not eligible under the amparo category and would need to qualify for their own visa.
The dependent visa grants residency but not automatic work authorization. Dependent visa holders who want to work must apply for a separate work permit or transition to a different visa category. Children can enroll in schools with their cédula.
The dependent's residency is tied to the sponsor's valid visa. If the sponsor's residency lapses or is revoked, the dependent visa status is also affected. Renewal of the dependent visa requires the sponsor's residency to remain valid.