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Ecuador 21-Month Permanent Residence

Ecuador Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

A holder of qualifying Ecuadorian temporary residence who has accumulated more than 21 months of eligible stay can apply for permanent residence under the time-based category.

Type
Time-based permanent residence
Good fit for
Qualifying temporary residents already living in Ecuador
Main requirement
More than 21 months of qualifying temporary residence
Application needed?
Yes
Family options
Depend on the principal route and official rules
Main limit
Absences and status type can affect the calculation

Summary

A holder of qualifying Ecuadorian temporary residence who has accumulated more than 21 months of eligible stay can apply for permanent residence under the time-based category.

Pathway fit check

Eligibility

This pathway may fit when the following route-specific requirements are met:

What This Route Allows

Permanent residence authorizes indefinite residence in Ecuador, subject to the rules for maintaining status and renewing documentation.

What This Route Is Not

Twenty-one calendar months in Ecuador are not automatically sufficient. Visitor time, nonqualifying status, or excessive absences can change the result.

Next Steps

  1. Obtain the official migratory-movement record.
  2. Confirm which temporary-residence period counts.
  3. Check absences and prepare the permanent-residence documents.
  4. Apply through the current Foreign Ministry channel.
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