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Ecuador Naturalization by Marriage or De Facto Union

Active Dual citizenship

Ecuador · Naturalización por matrimonio o unión de hecho con persona ecuatoriana · Marriage Fast-Track

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Minimum cost $50 application fee
Timeline 2 years residency required
Visa-free access 93 passport rank #48
Dual citizenship Allowed

Path to citizenship

  1. Residency2 years
  2. Applyprocessing time varies
  3. Citizenshipgranted

Overview

Country
Ecuador
Program
Ecuador Naturalization by Marriage or De Facto Union
Local name
Naturalización por matrimonio o unión de hecho con persona ecuatoriana
Type
Marriage Fast-Track
Status
Active
Residency required
2 years
Dual citizenship
Allowed
Visa-free countries
93 destinations
Passport rank
#48 (Henley Index)

A foreign spouse or partner in a registered de facto union with an Ecuadorian may apply after two years from the marriage or union registration, provided their domicile is in Ecuador and they hold an eligible migration category.

Fees and costs

Application fee
$50
Government fee
$100

Eligibility and requirements

  • Police clearance not required
  • Medical exam not required
  • Interview required

Residency requirements

Residency required
2 years

Passport and mobility

Passport rank
#48 (Henley Index)
Visa-free access
93 countries
Passport validity
10 years
EU citizenship
No
Schengen access
No
US E-2 treaty
Yes — eligible for US investor visa

Physical presence

Must visit country
Yes

How to apply

Method
In person
Apply from abroad
Must apply in-country
Application type
Open
Official website
www.gob.ec
Legal basis
Constitution of Ecuador Arts. 6 and 8(4); Organic Law on Human Mobility Art. 73; Regulation Art. 132 and following

Notes and caveats

A marriage celebrated abroad must first be registered in Ecuador. Temporary visitors and applicants for international protection are excluded. The official guide lists USD 50 for filing and USD 100 for the award; the statutory administrative process may not exceed 90 days.

Also in Ecuador

Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 9, 2026 Source

Change history

  1. Added

    added the separate marriage/de facto-union route with current two-year, domicile, status, and fee details Source