Make a doctor's appointment to be tested for communicable diseases, including HIV. The doctor's office must create a notarized medical certificate stating that you are free of contagious disease.
Contact your State Police Department and request a criminal record check for yourself.
Obtain two identical passport-size photo portraits of yourself, in color, with a white background.
Translate your college diploma(s) into Spanish, either yourself or with the help of a professional translation service. Take your original and translated diplomas to a consulate to have the Spanish version notarized and legalized.
Confirm with your local consulate that you have all of the necessary documents and certificates for the application process when you arrive in Ecuador.
Visit the Ministry of Exterior Relations office in Quito after you arrive in Ecuador. They will recommend to you a lawyer, if necessary, to expedite the process.
Consult with your lawyer to accurately complete the immigration application.
Welcome to Ecuador!
