Ecuador ~ Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)
Time to Permanent Residency: 2 Years ~ Time to Citizenship: 3 Years
Under the Ley Orgánica de Movilidad Humana (Human Mobility Act) a foreign national may apply for a temporary residency visa, if he or she certifies sufficient means of subsistence (about US$1,000 per month). Dependents may be included, but the amount required may be higher.
The temporary residency visa is granted for a two-year period, with the possibility of a single renewal for two more years, as long as the holder is not absent from the country for more than 90 days per year cumulative within the period of residence. After the third year of residency, a foreign national may apply for citizenship or permanent residency.
Requirements
Temporary Residency Requirements:
– Valid passport, travel document or identity recognized through International Instruments.
– Certificate of criminal record of the country of origin or in which he / she has resided during the last five years, prior to his / her arrival in Ecuadorian territory.
– Proof of sufficient means of subsistence in Ecuador.
– Join the public social security system or purchase a private health insurance.
– Payment of the Fee set by the Migration Authorities.
– Certificate of Migration
Citizenship Requirements:
– Continuous and legal residence of at least three years in Ecuador.
– Be an adult / consent of minor’s parents or legal guardians.
– Birth certificate or supplementary test duly legalized and translated into Spanish.
– Copy of the identity document or copy of the valid passport, duly legalized.
– Knowledge of the patriotic symbols of Ecuador
– Attend an interview, explaining the reasons for the will to acquire Ecuadorian nationality.
– Proof of sufficient economic means for subsist in the country.
Documents Required
Original and photocopy of passport- Original Police Clearance Certificate
- Proof of income
- Receipt of payment of fees
- Original or Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate (if applicable)
- Affidavit of support for Dependents
- Two passport-size photos
