Ecuador•South AmericaFamily Relationship / Consanguinity Visa (Visa por Consanguinidad)
At a Glance
Processing Time
90-120 days
Application Fee
270 USD
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permanent residency visa for relatives within second degree of consanguinity or affinity of Ecuadorian or permanently resident foreigners.
This permanent residency visa is available to foreign nationals with family relationships within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity to Ecuadorian citizens or permanently resident foreigners. Second degree includes parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity
Birth certificate
Apostilled and translated, proving relationship
Marriage certificate
If applicable, apostilled and translated
OptionalCriminal record certificate
Police clearance from home country
Passport photos
Recent photos
Sponsor Documents
Sponsor identification
Copy of Ecuadorian ID (cedula) or passport
Proof of sponsorship
Document confirming sponsor's agreement and capacity
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Advantages
- Permanent residency immediately
- No income requirements
- Family sponsorship pathway
- Full work authorization
- Can include additional family members
Considerations
- Limited to close relatives
- Requires sponsor commitment
- Apostille and translation requirements
- Family relationship verification
- Document costs involved
Application Process
Verify family relationship
Confirm relationship within second degree of consanguinity or affinity
Identify sponsor
Ecuadorian citizen or permanently resident foreigner as sponsor
Gather relationship documentation
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, or other proof of relationship
Apply at consulate
Submit family relationship visa application
Provide criminal record
Submit police clearance certificate
Approval and visa issuance
Receive permanent residency visa
Application Forms
Family relationship visa application
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