Ecuador•South AmericaSpouse / Dependent Visa (Visa de Amparo)
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-90 days
Application Fee
200 USD
Stay Duration
Same as primary visa
Renewable
Varies
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
Visa for spouses, partners, and dependent children of temporary or permanent residents. Also for those married to Ecuadorian citizens.
The Amparo visa is for spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children. It can also be used by those marrying Ecuadorian citizens who can apply directly for permanent residency instead of temporary residency. The dependent visa holder maintains their status based on the primary visa holder's status.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
36,000 USD
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity
Marriage certificate
Apostilled and translated if necessary, within 6 months of apostille
Birth certificate
For dependent children, apostilled and translated
OptionalDe facto union certificate
For common-law partners registered in Ecuador
OptionalCriminal record certificate
Police clearance from home country
Passport photos
Recent photos
Sponsor Documents
Primary visa documentation
Copy of primary visa holder's residence visa
Additional income documentation
Primary visa holder must show USD $250/month per dependent
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Advantages
- Lower fee than primary visa
- Easy pathway for families
- Automatic transition to PR with primary holder
- Protected if primary holder dies
- Can include children
Considerations
- Dependent on primary visa holder's status
- Must maintain family relationship
- Requires apostilled documents
- Marriage certificate requirement (6-month deadline)
- Additional $250/month income per dependent
Application Process
Primary visa holder qualifies
Main applicant must hold temporary or permanent residency visa
Document relationship
Obtain apostilled marriage certificate or birth certificate
Apply with primary visa holder
Submit dependent/amparo visa application together
Provide criminal record
Spouse/dependent submits police clearance
Visa approval
Receive dependent amparo visa
Application Forms
Dependent/Amparo visa application
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