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Ecuador Temporary Residence - Dependant of Temporary Resident

13 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary residence for a child, spouse or recognised partner of a temporary-residence holder.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
10
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Additional Income Per Dependant UsdThe principal must justify an additional USD 250 monthly for each dependant.checked 2026-07-27
  • Category BasisThe published category is based on a child, spouse or recognised partner of a temporary-residence holder.
  • Criminal Record Last Five YearsWhere applicable, an apostilled or legalised criminal record covering relevant residence during the last five years is required.
  • Electronic Visa IssueAfter approval and payment, the issued visa is delivered electronically.
  • Lawful MeansThe applicant must show lawful means supporting the residence category.
  • Online Or Consular ProcessThe application is made through a competent zonal office or Ecuadorian consular mission.
  • Passport Original And CopyA valid passport and copy are required.
  • Principal Holds Eligible StatusThe principal must hold an eligible temporary-residence category.
  • Qualifying RelationshipThe route protects the listed members of the principal's family.
  • Visa FormThe Ministry's visa and transfer application form is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe published category is based on a child, spouse or recognised partner of a temporary-residence holder.
  • Official source basisThe published category is based on a child, spouse or recognised partner of a temporary-residence holder.
  • Report summaryThe published category is based on a child, spouse or recognised partner of a temporary-residence holder.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildrenpartner
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Ecuador?
The official source states: Temporary residence for a child, spouse or recognised partner of a temporary-residence holder.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children, partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official cancilleria.gob.ec page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source cancilleria.gob.ecLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Ecuador government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other family routes to Ecuador

3 other family routes to Ecuador.

Permanent Residence by Marriage or De-Facto UnionPermanent Residence for Minor or Person with DisabilityPermanent Residence for Relative up to Second Degree
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