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What residency documents or visas did I need if I will be in Ecuador for a while?

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We asked expats what residency documents or visas they need when settling in Ecuador. They wrote...

"To say the visa and cedula process can be "frustrating" is a mild way of putting it. But, the frustration is in the applicant and is because of expectations. What we in North America are used to sets us up for frustration. A cultural reset is needed...not at all easy. Hire someone who is vetted by a lot of expat experience (please, not by advertising exposure alone) AND by your personal involvement. Most of all have patience. Never give up. Twelve years ago I hired a lawyer in Quito to get the Jubilado visa. She was good. The cedula and visa transfer to a new PP I did myself years later. Great help if you both speak Spanish. Especially if you know the culture. Be friendly with the clerks, they work there, they didn't invent the procedures. If they grease the rails just a little for you it will help. If they put sand on them progress will be delayed. its worth it," commented one expat who made the move to Ecuador.

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"Proof of at least $800 a month income, FBI and local police report, birth certificate and if applies divorce papers or marriage certificate. All need to be notarized and apostle stamped. You can hire a lawyer or do it yourself at the local Immigration office here takes about 3 months to receive your residency card good for ten years. I have a blog about the process: AAA Living in Cuenca gas2335.blogspot.com or book available on amazon: Why Ecuador for me," remarked another expat in Cuenca, Ecuador.

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Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

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