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Permanent Residency by Marriage (Residencia Permanente por Matrimonio)
VisasEcuadorPermanent Residency by Marriage (Residencia Permanente por Matrimonio)
EcuadorEcuador•South America
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Permanent Residency by Marriage (Residencia Permanente por Matrimonio)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

2-4 months

Application Fee

275 USD

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Allowed

Overview

Granted to foreign nationals married to an Ecuadorian citizen or permanent resident, or in a registered unión de hecho (de facto union).

This visa provides permanent residency status to foreign nationals who have entered into a legal marriage or de facto union with an Ecuadorian citizen or permanent resident. It grants full work authorization and does not require renewal, as it is a permanent status.

Fee Breakdown

Application fee
50 USD
Issuance fee
225 USD

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Married to or in a registered unión de hecho with an Ecuadorian citizen or permanent resident

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

5,784 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Marriage certificate (registered in Ecuador)

Passport

Criminal background check

Proof of health insurance (or IESS affiliation)

Application form

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Indefinite stay
  • Full work authorization
  • Direct path to permanent residency

Worth Knowing

  • Requires marriage to be registered in Ecuador
  • Fees may vary based on administrative updates
  • Invalid or unregistered marriage
  • Criminal record issues

Application Process

1

Register marriage in Ecuador

2

Submit application via eVISAS portal

3

Upload required documents

4

Pay fees

5

Receive permanent residency status

Application Forms

eVISAS PortalFill online

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