Government of Canada services and information in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Consulate of Canada to Ecuador, in Guayaquil.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Same-sex marriage abroad
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
In Ecuador an international adoption can only take place through an accredited intermediary agency for international adoption authorized by the Central Authority expressly and exclusively for this activity.
The Ecuadorian legislation does not consider surrogacy.
Birth abroad
Children born in Ecuador to a Canadian parent must be registered with the Ecuadorian Civil Registry to obtain the Ecuadorian birth certificate.
To register the child one of the parents must present the following documents:
- Statistical Report of Born Alive also called "Informe Estadístico de Nacido Vivo"(physical or electronic)
- Original Canadian passport or Ecuadorian ID
More information can be found at the .
Citizenship services
Prior to applying, you will need to obtain the Birth Certificate called “Inscripción de Nacimiento” at the Ecuadorian Civil Registry.
Complete your before to present your documents in person.
before you apply for citizenship services.
Payment method
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Or in person:
Direct bank deposit
Bank: Produbanco
Account name: EMBAJADA DE CANADA
Account type: Cuenta corriente 02002011316
RUC: 1791912985001
The original bank deposit receipt has to be presented / sent by courier at the time you request the consular service.
Transfers are not accepted.
Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
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Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 60.00 |
Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 60.00 |
Marriage abroad
To get married in Ecuador you must contact the .
Notarial services
The office provides the following notarial services, , to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada. Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Ƶ in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
Direct bank deposit
Bank: Produbanco
Account name: EMBAJADA DE CANADA
Account type: Cuenta corriente 02002011316
RUC: 1791912985001
The original bank deposit receipt has to be presented / sent by courier at the time you request the consular service.
Transfers are not accepted.
Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
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Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 15.00 |
Notarial service. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
Passport services
You can before completing your .
to present your documents in person.
See for more information.
Payment method
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Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
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10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 | 200.00 |
5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 | 145.00 |
5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 | 75.00 |
Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 35.00 |
Statutory declaration in lieu of guarantor. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
Passport retention fee. | 45.00 | 35.00 |
Temporary passport. | 110.00 | 80.00 |
Adult Emergency Travel Document. | 75.00 | 60.00 |
Child emergency travel document. | 30.00 | 25.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to .
To retire in Ecuador you must be registered with the Ecuadorian Social Security.
If you would like to receive your Canadian pension in Ecuador you have to contact . Please be aware that in Ecuador you cannot cash cheques issued in CAD.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Same-sex marriage is recognized by Ecuadorian local law.
You can register your marriage or common law union at the .
Studying abroad
Refer to and .
Visa and immigration services
Canada’s immigration processes for Ecuador are managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s office in Bogota, Colombia.
- .
- Find a to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply .
Voting abroad
Canadians residing in Ecuador for five consecutive years can participate in Ecuadorian elections; it is optional.
Refer to .
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