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 Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:55 am Post subject: WORK PERMIT IN ECUADOR / ECUADOR WORK VISA |
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WORK PERMIT IN ECUADOR
The work visa category 12-VI is issued to highly qualified professionals, technicians, contracted personnel for industrial training and specialized workers, to perform temporary works. The validity of this visa depends upon the length of the assignment or contract and it covers direct family members.
(Comment: Generally, Presidents, General Managers, Legal Representatives and General Trustees do not apply for this 12-VI Visa, because they do not have an "Employment Relationship" with the Company, pursuant to the Labour Law. Instead they request, and are given, a 10-IV Visa, which is an Immigrant visa to take over top level administrative functions in an Ecuadorian Company. This visa can be easily obtained in Ecuador, without having to leave the country, while the individual is covered by the 12-IX Visa)
Requirements
The application for a work visa 12-VI must be made at the Ecuadorian Consulate with jurisdiction over the applicant's place of residence. The applicant must present an employment contract that has been legalized by Ecuador's Court of Labour, the certification issued by the National Direction of Employment and Human Resources or the appointment letter of Power of Attorney, when applicable.
Documents Required
1. Application Form;
2. Passport valid for at least six months;
3. Visa Fee;
4. Police Certificate with a criminal record issued by the police department of the applicant's place of residence;
5. Round-trip ticket;
6. Two passport-size photographs;
7. Medical certificate stating that the applicant is free of contagious diseases (including HIV);
8. If a third-country national, proof of legal status in the country of residence;
In addition to the above documents, the applicant must present the following documents depending upon which category he/she is applying for:
Highly Qualified Professionals, Technicians, Contracted Personnel for Industrial Training
1. Work contract legalized by Ecuador's Court of Labor;
2. Labour authorization granted by the Department of Labour and Human Resources of the Ministry of Labour; and,
3. For contracted personnel who will engage in industrial training, the corresponding agreement.
Company Presidents, General Trustees, Managers with Temporary Appointments and Legal Representatives
1. Appointment or Power of Attorney duly registered;
2. Certificate issued by the Superintendent of Companies (Superintendencia de Companias) ;
3. Copy of the by-laws of the company duly registered.
For those applicants who do not have a dependant working relation in Ecuador the work visa is valid for a maximum period of one year (renewable). For those under a work contract, appointment, or Power of Attorney, the visa is valid until the expiration of the underlying document.
Family & Dependents
Family members accompanying the work permit holder, do not need separate permits to reside with them in Ecuador. Children of the work permit holder do not require a separate student visa to study in Ecuador.
Any family member intending to work in Ecuador must independently qualify and apply for a work permit.
For children under 18 years of age, a certificate of Good Conduct issued by an educational institution must be presented. |
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