For an Ecuadorian minor travelling without any or only one of his or her parent, is required a formal Authorization to leave Ecuador provided by the parent which is not travelling.

 

These precautions are justified because the government wants to ensure that no abduction of minors occurs by one of the parents or by a stranger. The absent father or mother should appear at the consulate bearing proper identification (partida de nacimiento/cédula) in order to grant this authorization.

 

This procedure is to ensure the consent of both parents for the minor to travel.

 

In the event of a single parent or a legal guardian, evidence must be provided, such as custody papers or death certificate of the deceased parent. If the parents are separated and the whereabouts of one of the two is unknown, the other should obtain custody of the minor through the competent authority.

 

The authorization can be granted

a. At the Consulate of Ecuador when both parents are residing overseas
b. In the Court of Minors of any of the capital of provinces when one of the parents is residing in Ecuador.

 

When it is granted at the Consulate, the Consul must authenticate the signature of one or the two parents, and the following is required:

 

The presence of the parents of the minor

The presence of the Father or Mother that has custody of the child/children accompanied with the custody papers from the courts.

Present proper identification, which can be for Ecuadorian citizens the passport or Ecuadorian ID, for UK citizens a passport.

 

The cost is ₤14.

 

If the mother of the minor is single, her authorization is enough. If the parents are divorced, the parent who has the legal custody can grant the authorization. If the parent is a widow or widower, he or she can grant the authorization alone. If one of the parents ignores the whereabouts of the other, the parent must seek legal custody of the minor by judicial authorities or make a sworn declaration before a Notary Public.

 

REMEMBER THIS AUTHORIZATION IS VALID FOR EXITING ECUADOR ONLY. PARENTS OF ECUADORIAN OR FOREIGNERS MINORS MUST CONTACT THE AIRLINES TO REQUEST INFORMATION OF PROPER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED BY THE COUNTRY OF RESIDENCY OR DEPARTING COUNTRY.

 

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