Proof of Income Authentication

[JAMES FRANKLIN]

For proof of income, I had my income letter from Social Security apostilled by the U.S State Department. I understand this letter must now be authenticated by the Ecuadorian Consul in Miami, before coming to Cuenca. Does this letter have to be translated into Spanish for authentication by the Ecuadorian Consul in the US?

[EI EXPERT – EDD STATON]

No. In fact if you have translations done in the U.S. it’s more hassle for you. Here’s the scoop from the local immigration office: “Any document in a foreign language must be translated to Spanish and must have the recognition of the translator’s signature before a notary public. When the translation has been done in a foreign country, it must be apostilled or legalized by the Ecuadorian consulate in the country of origin.”

[JAMES FRANKLIN]

Many thanks, Edd, this information is very helpful. The Proof of Income seems to be a bit more challenging that the other visa requirements.

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