Exit Permitsfrom the Country

The law in Ecuador establishes that Ecuadorian and foreign children and adolescents residing in Ecuador who need to travel outside the country must have their parents’ authorization.

• In the event that they travel out of the country with one of their parents, they must have the authorization of the other parent.
• If they travel alone or with third parties, they require the authorization of both parents, unless one of them is deprived of parental authority; or, failing that, with the authorization of a judge.

When traveling alone or in the company of third parties, the departure authorization must state:

• The reason for the trip.
• The time they will remain out of the country.
• The precise place of residence abroad.

If the departure is for a period of more than six months, the authority that issued the authorization must immediately inform the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will permanently monitor the location, activities and general condition of children and adolescents who have left the country under these conditions.

Authorization is not required when traveling in the company of both parents or if one of them has the authorization of the other in a public and duly authenticated document, in case it was granted in a foreign country.

The authorization is granted before a Notary Public, as a general rule. In case of refusal, absence or incapacity of one of the parents, the other parent may request it before a judge, who will grant it.

If you need to obtain permission for a minor to leave the country, write or call us. We know perfectly well how to do it and we have a team of proven professionals with experience in obtaining permission to leave the country, either in a notary’s office or in court, with or without agreement between the parents.

In addition, we serve in all areas of Family Law, together with a staff of attorneys that seeks to offer a service that is distinguished from what is commonly offered by other lawyers, notaries or improvised persons.