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papers I need to establish myself in Cuenca

EdGarT Active member

Member since 15 December 2013

EdGarTActive member30 August 2014 23:01:52

#41

The short answer is "nothing is automatic". If eligible, you can be issued a new T-3 or new 12-X. It all depends on your current status.

stick1947 Contributor

Member since 20 December 2012

stick1947Contributor30 August 2014 23:06:40

#42

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OK, I can understand that but it can be done?聽 What would be the requirements and how long would I have to stay out of country?

EdGarT Active member

Member since 15 December 2013

EdGarTActive member30 August 2014 23:24:12

#43

If you have a T- 3 visa stamp, yes, you can go to a neighboring country and through the nearest Ecuador Consulate apply for a 12-X visa, assuming you have the necessary documents. We went to Ipiales, Colombia and had the 12-X within 2 days. Ecuador Consulates issue temporary visas (12 series). You cannot get another T-3 unless it has been 365 days since the last stamp was issued, normally. They do make mistakes sometimes.

stick1947 Contributor

Member since 20 December 2012

stick1947Contributor30 August 2014 23:35:28

#44

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Thank you for the info...I will research more and find out what a T3 and 12-X are.聽 I am Canadian so not sure what documents I would need to bring.聽 I only have 20 days left on my last passport visa so will try for and extension in that time in Cuenca. If not, I will go to Peru until Feb, 2115.聽 I am coming back to Cuenca聽 Nov. 2.

EdGarT Active member

Member since 15 December 2013

EdGarTActive member31 August 2014 00:01:22

#45

You can enter Ecuador with just your passport and at the border or when you land at the airport they will issue you a T-3 stamp, which is good for a total of 90 days. The clock stops if you leave the country for any reason. About a month before the T-3 stamp expires, you can apply for a 12-X (90 day visa). I have attached a link to a helpful website, which I think will answer many of your questions:

If you have 20 days left on your passport visa (that is the T-3 stamp). If you leave it stops running. I don't think you have enough time to apply for a 12-X but it might be worth a try. Otherwise, just before it expires, leave Ecuador for Peru and you can apply for the 12-X. But, don't return until after the T-3 expires or they may stamp you back in with that. The word "extension" is not commonly used with visas in Ecuador.

stick1947 Contributor

Member since 20 December 2012

stick1947Contributor31 August 2014 00:13:41

#46

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You are a fountain of great info and I thank you very much.聽 I don't think I have enough time for the 12-X either but I have a friend that thinks he can help me.聽 I was talking with a guy in Peru and he is the one who said I just had to leave and then return for an automatic renewal.聽 Had a problem with that, but I had to check it out.聽 I may just go to Lima and try for a 12-X or just stay until Feb . and then return. for 90 days again.
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