Permanent Residency Costs
Total Budget: $530-$680 for the entire permanent residency application. This is a one-time cost with no renewals ever needed.
Complete Cost Breakdown
Government Application Fee
One-time processing fee
Background Check (Home Country)
FBI or equivalent, apostilled
Ecuador Police Clearance
National criminal record certificate
Document Translations
Official certified translations
Passport Photos & Miscellaneous
Photos, copies, notarizations
TOTAL COST
Complete budget for permanent residency
Long-Term Savings
Permanent residency saves you money in the long run compared to renewing temporary visas.
10-Year Comparison
Temporary visa renewals (5 renewals × $320)$1,600
Permanent residency (one-time)$680
10-Year Savings$920
Additional Benefits (Priceless)
- ✓ No more renewal paperwork every 2 years
- ✓ No more proving income requirements
- ✓ No risk of visa denial at renewal
- ✓ Peace of mind for life
Real Budget Examples
Budget Scenario: US Citizen
Government fee$450
FBI background check (apostilled)$40
Ecuador police clearance$15
Certified translations (background check)$50
Photos, copies, misc$30
Total$585
Budget Scenario: European Citizen
Government fee$450
National background check (apostilled)$50
Ecuador police clearance$15
Certified translations$80
Photos, copies, misc$40
Total$635
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