Visiting fiance in Ecuador and hoping to get married.

cocoquita

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Member since 08 April 2020

cocoquita

08 April 2020 06:38:51

cocoquita

08 April 2020 06:38:51

Hi, I am a US citizen living in the US. My fiance is an Ecuadorian citizen living in Ecuador. We would like to get married in Ecuador while I visit for 3 weeks this summer (assuming travel is possible). I know we can only get married at a few specific locations, but I am not clear if I need a special type of visa or anything else. I understand I only need my passport to visit but I keep reading I need some sort of special visa to get married. Since I am not planning to stay and my fiance is an Ecuadorian citizen, does anyone know more detail? Thank you!

Emigrayo68

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Member since 16 February 2020

Emigrayo68

10 April 2020 22:15:35

Emigrayo68

10 April 2020 22:15:35

You get the 90 day tourist visa stamped on your passport at the airport. Three weeks timeline (my guess and experience) is not nearly enough. May I recommend hiring an immigration lawyer to help you navigate the system? Requirements will include: apostilled birth certificate from state of birth, state of current residency background check, FBI background check, proof of income--all apostilled and translated into Spanish. Hiring a vetted visa facilitator will keep you on track and make sure you get all of your ducks in a row without pulling out your hair.

Congratulations and best wishes on your nuptial planning!