Birthactive
Citizenship at birth through an Ecuadorian parent or birth in Ecuador
Birth to an Ecuadorian parent, or birth in Ecuador under the Constitution, creates Ecuadorian nationality.
Citizenship routes
Ancestryreviewed
Naturalizationreviewed
Birthreviewed
Investmentreviewed
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization as the spouse of a citizen
Nationality by marriage or de facto union is available two years after the marriage or union is registered, for a holder of a residence category.
Ancestryactive
Ecuadorian nationality through an Ecuadorian parent
A person born to an Ecuadorian father or mother is Ecuadorian, including birth abroad subject to registration rules.
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization after legal residence
Foreign adults may seek naturalization after three years of continuous legal residence under the nationality and immigration framework, with shorter tracks for spouses and other statutory categories. Grant is discretionary.