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DUNMOVN
Joined 2011
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12-IX Tourist Visa requirements

12 years ago

There have been a few questions and some misinformation on the 12-IX 6 month tourist visa recently. Below is an email I received some months ago from the Ecuadorian consulate in Miami which gives all the details on what is required for this visa. Please note, nothing has to be apostilled or translated for this visa, but the bank/brokerage statements must be notarized.

We can issue a tourist 12 IX visa, this will allow you to be in Ecuador for up to six months, and process during this time the immigrant visa you require. Please make sure to extended your tourist visa for additional six months in Ecuador, if your immigrant status is not ready when the six months are up.

To request a tourist visa you need to bring to our office:

1.- 1 Picture (passport picture with white background)
2.- Your passport with a validity of over six months and make sure it has at least one full free page in the visa section, otherwise we will not be able to stamp the visa.
3.- A printed and signed letter addressed to the Consul General of Ecuador in Miami, stating the purpose of your trip to Ecuador. (this can be in english)
4.- An economic affidavit (notarized copies of the last three bank statements are acceptable)
5.- Copy of your round trip airline tickets
6.- Cost is $230 in cash or money order per person

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