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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

Estimated Cost

$275 USD

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

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.

Cost Breakdown

Application fee$50 USD
Issuance fee$225 USD
Total$275 USD

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

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

KEY CRITERIA

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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