Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.
Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.
Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).
Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.
Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.
| Visa Classification |
Fee | Number of Entries |
Validity Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| A-3 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| B-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| B-1/B-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| C-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-1/D | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| C-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| CW-1 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| CW-2 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| D | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| E-1 2 | No Treaty | N/A | N/A |
| E-2 2 ▲ |
None | Two | 3 Months |
| E-2C 12 | None | Two | 3 Months |
| F-1 | None | Multiple | 29 Months |
| F-2 | $117.00 | Multiple | 29 Months |
| G-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| G-5 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| H-1B | $245.00 | Multiple | 24 Months 3 |
| H-1C | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2A | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2B | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-2R | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| H-4 | None | Multiple | 24 Months 3 |
| I | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-1 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| J-2 4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| K-1 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-3 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| K-4 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| L-1 | $245.00 | Multiple | 24 Months |
| L-2 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| M-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| M-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-8 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| N-9 | None | Multiple | 60 Months |
| NATO 1-7 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| O-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| O-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-1 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-2 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-3 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| P-4 | None | Multiple | 60 Months 3 |
| Q-1 6 | None | Multiple | 15 Months 3 |
| R-1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| R-2 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| S-5 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-6 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-7 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| T-1 9 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| T-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-3 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-4 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-5 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-6 | None | One | 6 Months |
| TD 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U-1 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-2 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-3 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-4 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-5 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| V-1 | None | Multiple | 120 Months |
| V-2 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
| V-3 | None | Multiple | 120 Months 8 |
▲. Ecuadorian nationals with qualifying investments in place in the United States by May 18, 2018 continue to be entitled to E-2 classification until May 18, 2028. The only nationals of Ecuador (other than those qualifying for derivative status based on a familial relationship to an E-2 principal alien) who may qualify for E-2 visas at this time are those applicants who are coming to the United States to engage in E-2 activity in furtherance of covered investments established or acquired prior to May 18, 2018.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:
An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty. *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used. **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.
*Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.
**Example 2: Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.
The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.
Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.
Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.
There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.
Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.
In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).
However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.
Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.
Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.
Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.
Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.
No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.
V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.
Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:
The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.
The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
Documents must be obtained personally by the interested party or by a representative with a power of attorney signed by the interested party. Since experience has shown that Ecuadorian civil documents may contain erroneous information, even though they may actually have been obtained from the correct local authority, the Embassy in Quito and the Consulate General in Guayaquil are pleased to assist in verifying Ecuadorian documents submitted at other consular posts. Posts are advised to exercise caution while reviewing Ecuadorian documents. Original documents are always preferred over copies. Documents not printed in security paper must be legalized and stamped by the Civil Registry.
The Direccion General de Registro Civil, Identificacion y Cedulacion is the national civil records registry for Ecuador. The Corporacion Registro Civil de Guayaquil is the city’s civil registry entity.
Available
Fees: $3.00
Document Name: The only acceptable documents are: 1) “Inscripción de Nacimiento” issued by the National Civil Registry (Dirección General de Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación), 2) “Nacimientos-Definitivas” issued by the National Civil Registry (Dirección General de Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación), and 3) “Libro de Nacimientos” issued by the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Issuing Authority: The National Civil Registry (Dirección General de Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación) and the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:
Features of “Inscripción de Nacimiento”: header shows “República del Ecuador” and footer shows a barcode, electronic signature of Director of the Civil Registry and QR code. This document is not printed in security paper. The document must be legalized and stamped by the Civil Registry on the reverse side.
Features of “Nacimientos-Definitivas”: header shows “República del Ecuador” and footer shows a barcode, electronic signature of Director of the Civil Registry and QR code. This document is not printed in security paper. The document must be legalized and stamped by the Civil Registry on the reverse side.
Features of “Libro de Nacimientos”: document is printed in security paper, with water seals on the background and has a dry seal over the Delegate’s signature. Certification stamp and signature are placed on the left side of the document.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Director of Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación for documents issued by the National Civil Registry and Civil Registry delegate for documents issued by the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Registration Criteria: The person or persons registering the child must present a current I.D. (cédula) and the certificate of live birth (Certificado de Nacido Vivo) with the seal of the Public Health Office (Ministerio de Salud Pública) or the seal of the hospital where the child was born, with the signature of the doctor who performed the birth. If the child was born in wedlock, only one parent needs to be present to register the child. If the child was born out of wedlock, both parents must be present at the time of registration. Registrations of birth are free if done within 30 days of the birth. Registrations made after 30 days of the birth are considered late registrations, but if made before the person turns 18 years old, they have no cost. For late registrations made after the person turns 18 years old, the cost is $2.00 at the CRCG and $5.00 at the National Civil Registry.
Procedure for Obtaining: Documents must be obtained personally by the interested party or by a representative with a power of attorney signed by the interested party.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies of birth certificates are available.
Alternate Documents: While it is possible to acquire various types of birth certificates or entries, the only acceptable documents are "Inscripción de Nacimiento, “Nacimientos-Definitivas”, and “Libro de Nacimientos”. The following documents are not acceptable: “Partida de Nacimiento” and “Certificado de Nacimiento”.
Exceptions: If documentation of the birth is not available, the Civil Registry will issue a letter stating as such.
Comments: The birth certificate does not need to be apostilled or notarized.
Available
Fees: $ 3.00
Document Name: “Inscripción de Defunción” or “Certificado de Defunción” issued by the National Civil Registry (Dirección General de Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación) and “Libro de Defunciones” or “Certificado de Defunción” issued by the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Issuing Authority: The National Civil Registry (Dirección General de Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación) and the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:
Features of “Inscripción de Defunción” or “Certificado de Defunción” issued by the National Civil Registry: header shows “República del Ecuador” and footer shows a barcode, electronic signature of Director of the Civil Registry and QR code. This document is not printed in security paper. The document must be legalized and stamped by the Civil Registry on the reverse side.
Features of “Libro de Defunciones” or “Certificado de Defunción” issued by the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil: document is printed in security paper, with water seals on the background and has a dry seal over the Delegate’s signature.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Director of Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación for documents issued by the National Civil Registry and Civil Registry delegate for documents issued by the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Registration Criteria: The person registering the death must present a valid I.D. (cédula) of themselves, an I.D. (cédula) of the deceased person, a certification of the death (Estadistico de defunción del INEC) with the seal of the hospital where the death occurred and the original signature and seal of the doctor who declared the death. The registration of the death is free if done within 48 hours of the death. If done more than 48 hours after the death, the registration costs $5.00 at National Civil Registry or $2.00 at Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Procedure for Obtaining: Documents must be obtained personally by the interested party or by a representative with a power of attorney signed by the interested party.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies of death certificates are available.
Alternate Documents: While it is possible to acquire various types of death certificates or entries, the only acceptable documents are the ones listed before. The following document is not acceptable: “Partida de Defunción”.
Exceptions: None
Comments: The death certificate does not need to be apostilled or notarized.
Available
Fees: $ 3.00
Document Name: The only aceptable documents are: 1) “Inscripción de Matrimonio” issued by the National Civil Registry (Dirección General de Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación), 2) “Acta de Matrimonio en Sede” issued by the National Civil Registry (Dirección General de Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación), and 3) “Libro de Matrimonios” issued by the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Issuing Authority: The National Civil Registry (Dirección General de Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación) and the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:
Features of “Inscripción de Matrimonio”: header shows “República del Ecuador” and footer shows a barcode, electronic signature of Director of the Civil Registry and QR code. This document is not printed in security paper. The document must be legalized and stamped by the Civil Registry on the reverse side.
Features of “Acta de Matrimonio en Sede”: header shows “República del Ecuador” and footer shows a barcode, electronic signature of Director of the Civil Registry and QR code. This document is not printed in security paper. The document must be legalized and stamped by the Civil Registry on the reverse side.
Features of “Libro de Matrimonios”: document is printed in security paper, with water seals on the background and has a dry seal over the Delegate’s signature. Certification stamp and signature are placed on the left side of the document.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Director of Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación for documents issued by the National Civil Registry and Civil Registry delegate for documents issued by the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Registration Criteria: Both spouses must present an original I.D. (cédula) and voting certificate (certificado de votación). They must also be accompanied by two witnesses with their I.D.s and voting certificates. For weddings performed at the National Civil Registry, the fee is $50.00. For weddings conducted by the National Civil Registry but performed off-site, the fee is $250.00. For weddings in the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil, the fee is $ 72 and includes new IDs for both spouses. For weddings conducted by the Corporación Registro Civil but performed off-site, the fee is $ 228.
Procedure for Obtaining: Documents must be obtained personally by the interested party or by a representative with a power of attorney signed by the interested party.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies of marriage certificates are available.
Alternate Documents: While it is possible to acquire various types of marriage certificates or entries, the only acceptable documents are “Inscripción de Matrimonio”, “Acta de Matrimonio en Sede”, and “Libro de Matrimonios”. The following document is not acceptable: “Certificado de Matrimonio”.
Exceptions: If documentation of the marriage is not available, the Civil Registry will issue a letter stating as such.
Comments: Non-Ecuadorian citizens must also present their passport with a valid visa or authorization to stay until the wedding date and a certificate verifying they are legally able to marry (if the non-Ecuadorian spouse is divorced or a widower he/she must present all divorce or death certificates). The marriage certificate does not need to be apostilled or notarized.
Available
Fees: $ 3.00
Document Name: The only aceptable documents are: 1) “Inscripción de Matrimonio” issued by the National Civil Registry (Dirección General de Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación) with the appropriate divorce amendment, and 2) “Libro de Matrimonios” issued by the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil with the appropriate divorce amendment.
Issuing Authority: The National Civil Registry (Dirección General de Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación) and the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:
Features of “Inscripción de Matrimonio”: header shows “República del Ecuador” and footer shows a barcode, electronic signature of Director of the Civil Registry and QR code. This document is not printed in security paper. The divorce amendment is registered on the left side or reverse of the document. The document must be legalized and stamped by the Civil Registry on the reverse side.
Features of “Libro de Matrimonios”: document is printed in security paper, with water seals on the background and has a dry seal over the Delegate’s signature. The divorce amendment is registered on the left side or reverse of the document. Certification stamp and signature are placed on the left side of the document.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Director of Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación for documents issued by the National Civil Registry and Civil Registry delegate for documents issued by the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Registration Criteria: The interested party registering the divorce must present a divorce decree obtained from a court. The fee to register the divorce is $10.00 at National Civil Registry and $6.00 at Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Procedure for Obtaining: Documents must be obtained personally by the interested party or by a representative with a power of attorney signed by the interested party.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies of marriage certificates with divorce annotation are available.
Alternate Documents: While it is possible to acquire various types of divorce certificates or entries, the only acceptable documents are “Inscripción de Matrimonio” and “Libro de Matrimonios”. The following document is not acceptable: “Acta de Divorcio” issued by the Ecuadorian Court.
Exceptions: If documentation of the marriage is not available, the Civil Registry will issue a letter stating as such.
Comments: The divorce certificate does not need to be apostilled or notarized.
Available
Fees: $2.00
Document Name: Adoption decree (Sentencia de adopción)
Issuing Authority: Unidades Judiciales de Familia, Mujer, Niñez y Adolescencia or Juzgado de la Familia, Mujer, Niñez y Adolescencia.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Original signatures from the Judge and the Secretary of the court in which the adoption was approved with a seal of the court.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: A Judge of the Juzgados o Unidades Judiciales de la Familia, Mujer, Niñez y Adolescencia.
Registration Criteria: Prospective adoptive parents should contact a U.S. Adoption Agency (approved by the Ecuadorian Government) to start the adoption process in Ecuador, which includes the home study, in order to be qualified as suitable adoptive parents.
Procedure for Obtaining: Adoptive parents should go to the court to request the adoption.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies of adoption decree are available.
Comments: Following the issuance of an adoption decree, the judge will issue the order of the annulment the child's original birth certificate. The adoptive parents will then register their child at the civil registry and receive an Inscripción de Nacimiento or Certificado de Nacimiento from the Civil Registry (Registro Civil Nacional) or Libro de Nacimientos from Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil with the names of the adoptive parents and the adoption annotation. The fee for this registration is $15.00 at the National Civil Registry and $10.00 at the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil.
Available
Fees: $5.00 at National Civil Registry and $10.00 at Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil
Document Name: Cédula de identidad for children and Cédula de ciudadanía for adults 18 years or older.
Issuing Authority: The Civil Registry offices nationwide and the Corporación Registro Civil de Guayaquil
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Plastic card with biographic information. The front side of the card has complete names, I.D. number, place of birth, date of birth, nationality, gender, marital status and signature. The back has education level, profession, father’s complete name, mother’s complete name, place and date of issuance, date of expiration, and scanned signatures of the Civil Registry delegates.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Civil Registry delegate
Procedure for Obtaining: For first time registration of a minor, an adult family member must accompany the minor. Adults registering the first time must present a notarized document which validates that they are who they claim to be (Información Sumaria ante un Notario Público).
Available: To those 18 and older.
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Certificado de Antecedentes Penales
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Government
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The police record can be printed from the Ministry of Government website.
Procedure for Obtaining: On June 4, 2012, Ecuador eliminated the former printed certificate and implemented a webpage where any person can review his own or someone else's police certificates online using an Ecuadorian national identification number or a passport number. The current website is: https://certificados.ministeriodelinterior.gob.ec/gestorcertificados/antecedentes/
Exceptions: Certificado de Antecedentes Penales are not available for people under the age of 18.
Comments:
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Certificate from Criminal or Civil courts (Juzgado Penal or Juzgado Civil).
Issuing Authority: Every court around the country
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Court and prison records will have the original signature and personal seal of the Judge or the Secretary of the court and the seal of the court in which the request was made.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Judges from courts in all provinces of the country.
Procedure for Obtaining: The interested party needs to request the certificate through a lawyer, who will file a written request with each court in the city where the record is requested. The request should be filed with either the criminal or civil courts depending on the type of lawsuit. The response is received in three business days.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Certificate from Criminal or Civil courts (Juzgado Penal or Juzgado Civil)
Issuing Authority: Every court around the country
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Court and prison records will have the original signature and personal seal of the Judge or the Secretary of the court and the seal of the court in which the request was made.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Judges from courts in all provinces of the country.
Procedure for Obtaining: The interested party needs to request the certificate through a lawyer, who will file a written request with each court in the city where the record is requested. The request should be filed with either the criminal or civil courts depending on the type of lawsuit. The response is received in three business days.
Unavailable.
Types Available (Regular, Diplomatic, Official, etc.): Regular, Special, Official, Apátrida (stateless or similar) and Diplomatic
Fees: Regular passport $70, Seniors 50 % discount, and no fee for citizens with a disability of 30% or more
Diplomatic passport $120, Seniors 50% discount, and no fee for citizens with a disability of 30% or more
Official passport $120.00, Seniors 50% discount, no fee for citizens with a disability of 40% or more
Apátrida (Stateless) $70, Seniors 50 % discount, no fee for citizens with a disability of 30% or more.
Document Name: Passport
Issuing Government Authority: For regular passports the issuing authority is the Civil Registry, an overseas embassy or consulate.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The regular passport is wine-colored with the Ecuadorian Shield in gold ink, and has on the first page a stamp of the city in which the passport was issued. The special passport is grey with the Ecuadorian Shield in gold ink; it has on the first page a stamp of the city in which the passport was issued, another stamp on the observations area that specifies the bearer’s position in the company where he/she works, and in the middle of the passport a Chancellor’s office stamp with the validity of the document (one month, three months or one year). The official passport is green with the Ecuadorian Shield in gold ink; it has on the first page a stamp of the city in which the passport was issued, another stamp in the observations area that specifies the bearer’s position in the company where he/she works, and in the middle of the passport a Chancellor’s office stamp with the validity of the document (one month, three months or one year). The apátrida (stateless or similar) passport is blue with the Ecuadorian Shield in gold ink, and does not have stamps. It is issued to stateless persons or persons who for some reason are unable to obtain a passport from their country of citizenship. The diplomatic passport is black with the Ecuadorian Shield in gold ink. On the observations page there is a stamp stating the bearer’s position within the relevant company or institution. Additionally, a stamp from the Chancellor’s office is placed in the middle of the passport stating the time that the bearer will remain in the assigned position (available options are one month, three months, or one year).
Registration Criteria: Documents must be obtained personally by the interested party. In the case of a minor, both parents must be present with the minor. If the minor’s parents are not present, the person accompanying the minor needs to present a power of attorney signed by the minor’s parents.
Procedure for Obtaining: To obtain an adult passport for first time, the interested party must present the original personal I.D. (cédula) and proof of payment. For passport renewal the interested party must present the original personal I.D., proof of payment and the current passport. For a minor, the family must present the minor’s original I.D., and the originals of both parents’ I.D.s and voting certificates.
Comments: Diplomatic Passport legal basis: Organic Law of Human Mobility - Art (s). Art. 152, Regulation to the Organic Law of Human Mobility - Art (s). Art.111.
Official passport legal basis: Organic Law of Human Mobility - Art (s). Art. 153, Regulation to the Organic Law of Human Mobility - Art (s). Art.111.e
Apatrida Passport legal basis: Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador - Art (s). Art 41, Organic Law of Human Mobility - Art (s). Arts. 104, 105, 110, 111, 114 and 149, Regulation to the Organic Law of Human Mobility - Art (s). Arts. 75, 83, 91 and 114.
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Document Name: Passport validity extension certificate/Certificado para la extensión de la validez del pasaporte
Issuing Government Authority: Dirección de Documentos de Viaje y Legalizaciones de la Cancillería del Ecuador
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: This certificate is issued electronically and sets the expiration date of the accompanying passport to February 28, 2021 for regular Ecuadorian passports that expired on March 16, 2020 or after.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Embajador Jose Sandoval, Dirección de Documentos de Viaje y Legalizaciones de la Cancillería del Ecuador
Registration Criteria: Individuals must email ampliacionpasaportes@cancilleria.gob.ec to request an extension. Once approved, the passport holder will receive by email the electronically signed certificate.
Procedure for Obtaining: Email ampliacionpasaportes@cancilleria.gob.ec with the following information: a) Name, b) Cédula number, c) Date of birth, d) Passport book number, and e) City and country of residence.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None
Comments: This certificate does not replace the Ecuadorian regular passport and both documents (passport and certificate) must be presented together for travel purposes or other procedures.
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Quito, Ecuador (Embassy)-- Nonimmigrant Visas Only
Mailing Address:
CONS Quito, Ecuador
3420 Quito Place
Dulles, VA 20189
Street Address:
Avigiras E12-170 y Eloy Alfaro (next to SOLCA Hospital)
Phone Number: (011-593-2) 398-5000
(011-593-2) 398-5000 (after hours emergencies please follow the instructions
Guayaquil, Ecuador (Consulate General) -- All Categories
Mailing Address:
AMCONGEN Guayaquil, Ecuador
Department of State
3430 Guayaquil Place
Washington, DC 20521-3430
Street Address:
Calle Santa Ana y Avenida José Rodriguez Bonín
Phone Number: (011-593-4) 371-7000
011-593-4) 371-7000 (after hours emergencies please follow the instructions)
The United States Consulate General in Guayaquil handles the processing of all immigrant visas for the country. The following list provides the United States consular post that has jurisdiction of the issuance of nonimmigrant visas for the stated province.
| Area | Post |
|---|---|
| Azuay | Guayaquil |
| Bolivar | Quito |
| Canar | Guayaquil |
| Carchi | Quito |
| Chimboroazo | Quito |
| Cotopaxi | Quito |
| El Oro | Guayaquil |
| Esmeraldas | Quito |
| Galapagos | Guayaquil |
| Guayas | Guayaquil |
| Imbabura | Quito |
| Loja | Guayaquil |
| Los Rios | Guayaquil |
| Manabi | Guayaquil |
| Morona Santiago | Quito |
| Napo | Quito |
| Pastaza | Quito |
| Pinchincha | Quito |
| Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas | Quito |
| Santa Elena | Guayaquil |
| Sucumbios | Quito |
| Tungurahua | Quito |
| Zamora-Chichipe | Guayaquil |
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
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