Ecuador Marriage Visa
Marry or form a civil union with an Ecuadorian citizen or permanent resident and qualify for 2-year temporary residency with full work authorization.
Total service fee $600 — start today with a $200 retainer. The remaining $300 is only due after your visa is approved.
Key Requirements
Valid Marriage or Union
Marriage certificate or civil union (unión de hecho) registered at Ecuador's Registro Civil. Foreign marriages are recognized if apostilled, translated, and registered. Religious ceremonies alone do not qualify.
Background Check
Apostilled criminal background check from your country of origin, translated into Spanish. Must be valid within 180 days on arrival. Required for applicants 18 and older.
Spouse Documentation
Proof of your Ecuadorian spouse's citizenship or permanent residency (cédula). If married abroad, the marriage certificate must be apostilled and translated.
Every month you wait is a month you could already be together here.
The biggest delay we see isn't immigration — it's couples who overthink the document list. Pay the $200 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 marriage documents and your spouse's status 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, background check, marriage certificate, and spouse's citizenship proof.
Apostille & Legal Translation
We coordinate certified Spanish translation and Ecuadorian notarization of your apostilled documents, including marriage registration if needed.
Submission & Finalization
We submit your application through the e-VISAS portal 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
- Marriage registration support (if needed)
- Cédula (ID card) appointment support
- Banking & health insurance introduction
- Direct WhatsApp communication
- Application tracking & follow-up
Ready to Start Your Life Together?
You have the marriage. You have the passport. The only thing missing is the filing order. Pay the $200 retainer now — total service fee $600 — and we'll build your exact document checklist before the weekend.
Marriage Visa FAQ
Yes. A registered unión de hecho (civil union) inscribed at Ecuador's Registro Civil is treated the same as a civil marriage for visa purposes. A religious ceremony alone does not qualify unless it is accompanied by a civil marriage registration.
No. Marriages performed abroad are recognized in Ecuador. The foreign marriage certificate must be apostilled in the issuing country, translated into Spanish by a certified translator, and registered at an Ecuadorian consulate or the Civil Registry in Ecuador.
Marriage to an Ecuadorian permanent resident qualifies under the same visa. Your spouse will need to provide proof of their permanent residency status (cédula) in place of citizenship documentation.
Yes. The Marriage Visa grants work authorization in Ecuador. You can work for Ecuadorian employers, start a business, or continue working remotely for foreign clients.
After 21 months of continuous temporary residency, you become eligible to apply for permanent residency, which has no renewal requirements and no ongoing income threshold.