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Apostille for Ecuador in India

Ecuador is a member of the Hague Nation and Apostille is enough to prove that the Document is Genuine

Searching for an apostille service for Ecuador for your work or business visa? 

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, joined the Hague apostille convention which abolished the requirement of legalization of foreign documents in 2004. Hence, as an Indian, if you are planning to move to Ecuador for study, work, or to conduct business you will need document authentication. Apostille for Ecuador obtained from MEA India will authenticate your personal, educational and commercial documents in Ecuador.

Since, India and Ecuador are Hague Apostille Convention Countries, documents with an apostille from MEA India will be accepted in Ecuador without the additional requirement for embassy legalization. 

This article will walk you through the apostille process for Ecuador in India, covering everything from the steps, costs and documents list.

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  1. Register on Apostille Portal 
  2. Collect all  Documents you want to Apostille 
  3. Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
  4. Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
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What is an Apostille for Ecuador?

An apostille is a certification issued by the ministry of external affairs of India to validate Authenticity of the documents issued in India. An apostille for use in Ecuador issued by the MEA will authenticate its originality without further procedure of attestation by the Ecuador embassy.  

As per the conditions of Hague Apostille convention, an apostille stamp/certification issued by the designated authority following a set of procedures is enough to prove its authenticity. In India the ministry of external affairs is the authority. 

Why Do You Require an Apostille for Ecuador?

As a Hague apostille country, Ecuador mandates apostille to validate various documents for purposes such as:

  • Employment opportunities 
  • Higher education admissions
  • Business Agreements
  • Visa applications
  • Immigration and residency requirements
  • Marriage registration

Documents that Require Apostille for work visa to Ecuador

Indian professionals travel to Ecuador for employment purposes especially in the fields of IT and healthcare. Following are the list of documents that need to be apostilled to visit Ecuador for employment purposes. 

  • Degree Certificate Apostille
  • Police clearance certificate apostille
  • Experience certificate apostille. 
  • Birth Certificate Apostille

Documents that Require Apostille for Business Visa to Ecuador

Indians majorly travel to Ecuador for trade purposes especially in the fields of agriculture, textiles and handicrafts. Following are the list of documents that need to be apostilled to Ecuador for various commercial purposes:

  • Power of Attorney Apostille
  • Board Resolution Apostille
  • Certificate of Incorporation Apostille
  •  Apostille GST certificate 
  • Memorandum of Association Apostille
  • Export Import documents Apostille
  • Invoice& Packing list apostille

Apostille Process for Ecuador: Steps

Obtaining a document apostille for use in Ecuador in India involves two established methods involving different steps and authorities. Following are the two methods of authentication to obtain an apostille for Ecuador in India: 

Now let us explore the steps and authorities involved in each method of receiving an apostille in detail:

State Attestation Method to Obtain an Apostille for Ecuador

Some employers or universities accepting Indians may mandate to follow state attestation method for obtaining an apostille. State attestation method is generally followed in case of documents issued by the state government departments or authorities such as personal and educational documents. 

The state attestation method involves many departments under state and central government. Thus, it takes around 30 days to complete the process. 

The following are the steps involved in the state attestation method:

  • Notary attestation
  • State Department verification at the source of document
  • State Department attestation
  • MEA Verification
  • MEA Apostille

 

Notary Attestation for apostille

The first step in preparing Indian documents for Ecuador with an apostille stamp is notarization. In this step, a public notary will verify documents before going for higher levels of verification. The notary signs and seals the documents for its legitimacy after a thorough verification

 

State Department Authentication for Ecuador Apostille

State department verification is a necessary step before obtaining an apostille for certain documents if specified by the document receiving Hague nation. In this step the document will verify at the source where it was issued. In the case of educational institutions, the department will cross verify with the university for the authenticity of the signature. 

For personal documents such as birth certificates, the state department will check with the concerned registrar’s office to verify the authenticity. Once the verification at the source is done, the concerned state department will attest with the signature and seal.

Following are the state level departments that attest the document:

  1. State Home Department (For personal documents)
  2. State Human Resources Department (For educational documents)
  3. State Chamber of Commerce (Commercial documents)

MEA Apostille to use it in Ecuador

After finishing the initial level of verification by the notary and state department, the document will be sent to the ministry of external affairs, India. The MEA will make a final verification. Finally, the ministry will affix an apostille stamp on the document which will act as a legalization certificate for your documents to use in any Hague country.  

SDM Attestation Method to Get an MEA Apostille for use in Ecuador

SDM(Sub Divisional Magistrate)  attestation method is a court procedure which can be done within six to seven days. This method can be followed for any kind of documents including personal and educational documents. Following are the steps involved in the SDM attestation method of apostille for use in Ecuador:

  1. Notary Attestation
  2. SDM Attestation
  3. MEA Verification
  4. MEA Apostille

Notarization

It is the first step for both methods of obtaining apostille. In this step, a public notary notarizes the document in this step. 

SDM Attestation

In this step, the sub divisional magistrate will verify the document and paste his signature and seal on the document. 

MEA verification and Apostille

Finally, the ministry of external affairs will verify the document and affix the MEA apostle stamp on the document. 

This apostilled document for Ecuador is legal to use in any Hague country apart from Ecuador. 

List of Documents Needed to Apply for Apostille

In order to apply for an apostille for your documents through your service provider you need to submit the following documents:

  • Original document/documents that need to be apostilled
  • Photocopy of passport as a supporting document

 

 

Apostille for commercial documents to use in Ecuador

Most of the commercial documents in India need attestation from the chamber of commerce. This attestation certifies that the documents are genuine and issued by legitimate businesses. 

 

Documents that Require Chamber of Commerce Attestation

Given below are some of the documents that require chamber of commerce attestation:

  • Certificate of Origin
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Inspection certificate
  • Health/sanitary certificate
  • Manufacturer’s certificate
  • Power of attorney
  • Certificate of free sale
  • Export Declaration Form
  • Quality Certificate
  • Insurance Certificate

 

Process of Commercial Document Apostille for use in Ecuador

Following are the steps involved in receiving apostille for commercial documents:

  1. Notarization
  2. Chamber of commerce attestation
  3. MEA verification
  4. MEA Apostille
  5. Translation if required

Notarization

This initial step involves verification and attestation of commercial documents by a public notary.

Chamber of commerce Attestation

In this step, you should find a chapter of chamber of commerce from your locality. Alternatively, your service provider can do it on your behalf. The chamber of commerce will verify the document for its originality and attest it with the sign and seal.

MEA Verification and Apostille

After chamber of commerce attestation, your document will be submitted to the ministry of external affairs. The MEA will make a final verification. Finally, an apostille stamp is pasted on the document.

 

Cost of Apostille for use in Ecuador from MEA India

The cost of getting an apostille for Ecuador in India varies depending on various factors such as:

  • The number of documents that need to be apostille
  • The type of document that needs an apostille
  • The process of verification to get apostille ( State/ SDM)
  • The type of service you opt (Basic, Standard, Tatkal)

 

 

Translation of Apostille for Ecuador

Since Spanish is the official language of Ecuador you may need to translate your apostille into Spanish language. Following are the steps involved in the translation of documents for Ecuador:

  1. Translate the original document
  2. Translate the apostille
  3. Certify the translation

Contact the authority or institution where your document will be submitted to check the specific requirements for the translation.

Fill the Translation order to get your translation for Ecuador.

Ecuador document legalization to use Indian documents in Ecuador is an easy process if you follow the correct procedures. Choosing a trustworthy provider of apostille service for Ecuador is necessary to make your apostille attestation process easier and error free. 

For professional help to get an apostille service in India for use in Ecuador fill the apostille application form.

 

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Frequently asked questions

The time to get an apostille for India may depend on various factors. Usually, the time is between 6 and 30 days. However, if you are following the state attestation method, some states are taking longer time to verify and attest the documents. 

Yes. You need to translate your apostille documents into Spanish to legalize it in Ecuador. Spanish is the official language of Ecuador. You may also need to certify the translation for use in Ecuador. Check with the authority to whom you are submitting the document to know more about the translation requirements.

Yes. Ecuador joined the Hague apostille convention which abolished the requirement for legalization of foreign documents in 2004. Hence, Indians traveling to Ecuador need to get an apostille for their personal, educational and commercial documents.

No. Since Ecuador is a Hague country, an apostille is enough to legalize your documents in Ecuador. 

You need the following documents with an apostille as part of your Ecuador student visa:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Latest educational degree certificate apostille
  • Transcript apostille
  • Sponsorship certificate apostille

There are mainly three types of documents that require an apostille for Ecuador. They are:

  • Personal Documents
  • Educational Documents
  • Commercial Documents

Given below are the list of each type of documents that may need apostille to use in Ecuador:

Personal Documents

Educational Documents

Commercial Documents