Permanent Residency Resources

Official Government Resources

Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs - official visa information

www.cancilleria.gob.ec

Online Application Portal

Submit permanent residency applications online

Submit Application

Immigration Laws & Regulations

Current immigration law (Ley Orgánica de Movilidad Humana)

View PDF

Document Resources

FBI Background Checks (US Citizens)

Order your FBI Identity History Summary Check

FBI Portal

US State Department Apostilles

Get your US documents apostilled

Apostille Information

Ecuador Police Clearance

Get your Ecuador criminal record certificate

Police Website

Translation Services in Ecuador

Find certified translators in Cuenca, Quito, Guayaquil

Search "traductor certificado Ecuador" or ask at your local Ministry office for approved translators

Application Checklist

Complete this before submitting:

Have held temporary residency for 21+ consecutive monthsNEW background check from home country (less than 6 months old)Background check apostilledBackground check translated by certified translatorEcuador police clearance certificate (less than 6 months old)Passport valid for 6+ monthsCurrent Ecuador cedula (copy)Copy of current temporary visaPassport photo (recent)$450 ready for government feeApplication form completed

Document Timeline Planner

Month 18-19 of Temporary Residency

Order new background check from home country (12-14 weeks for FBI)

Month 20

Get background check apostilled, then translated in Ecuador

Month 21

Get Ecuador police clearance, complete application, submit everything

Month 21-25

Government review (2-4 months) → Permanent residency approved!

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