top of page

Ecuador Work Visa

Ecuador work visa allows skilled workers to come to Ecuador and work for an approved business.

Applicant’s and Employers Document Checklist for  Ecuador Work Visa

  • Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp. 

  • Please Note

    • a) Copy of pages of passport containing personal information and also pages providing important travel information

    • b) Attach all your old passports (if any)

  • Ecuador Visa Application Form.

  • Photo Specification: Four recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm). 

  • Covering-Letter: Covering Letter from the applicant on the company’s letter head stating applicant’s name, designation,passport number, purpose and duration of visit duly signed by authorized signatory. 

  • Contracts 

    • a) In case of Work contracts: employment authorization issued by the Labour Ministry and employment contract registered with the Labour Direction 

    • b) In case of appointment of Chairman, CEO or Agent: the appointment duly registered in the Registro Mercantil (Mercantile Registrer). 

    • c) In case of a civil contract for professional services: contract duly registered at the Civil Court or notary and the college degree apostille or legalized in the country of origin. The degree should be translated into Spanish, in case of being in a foreign language.

    • d) If applicant has a transportation service or sponsorship in Ecuador: the original letter of sponsorship or transfer granted by the headquarters apostille or legalized in the country of origin. It must be translated into Spanish, in case of being in a foreign language.

  • Curriculum vitae of the applicant

  • Sponsor 

    • a) Updated RUC certificate from the sponsor in Ecuador

    • b) Updated certificate having no outstanding obligations to IESS from Ecuador

  • Certificates: 

    • a) Current certificate of compliance of obligation and legal existence of the company, issued by the Superintendence of Company. 

    • b) Articles of incorporation of the company, duly registered in the Mercantile Register. 

    • c) Fire Department Certificate 

    • d) Municipal License Certificate 

    • e) Copy of Certificate of Educational or Professional Qualifications

  • PCC: Police Clearance Certificate from the Passport office only with apostille.

  • Medical: It is advisable for applicants to carry an Original YFC (Yellow Fever Certificate) at the time of travel.

Sanctum Consulting Work Visa Process and Services

  • Assisting the Indian employer and employee from starting till end in terms of documentation.

  • Helping the employer write the employee specialty occupation in technical terms with lay man understand ability. 

  • Filling the application and petition related documents.

  • Coordinating the employer’s attorney in Ecuador  to submit the documents as per the guidelines.

Ecuador Business Visa

Read More >

EcuadorTourist  Visa

Read More >
bottom of page