Don and Estela
@Cuenca boy
American expat in Ecuador
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83 posts
About me
American
Lives in Cuenca
Speaks English, spanglish and fair spanish. My wife fluent spanish, some english.
Registration: 17 September 2013
Activity
GETTING A DRIVERS LICENSE IN ECUADOR 2016 (updated information) by EcuaAssist
Getting a Drivers License in Ecuador The topic of drivers licenses has been a recurrent topic in the last months. Since January 11th, 2016, the requisite of having to assist to driving lessons for three weeks, and approved it through theoretical ...
Well all I can say is " good luck" Saying you have gotten away with it so far does not make it right. Or pointing out other countries discrepancies. Laws are made for the people to obey not flaunt! You may get away with it 99 times but ... Read More
GETTING A DRIVERS LICENSE IN ECUADOR 2016 (updated information) by EcuaAssist
Getting a Drivers License in Ecuador The topic of drivers licenses has been a recurrent topic in the last months. Since January 11th, 2016, the requisite of having to assist to driving lessons for three weeks, and approved it through theoretical ...
Please explain "what" your "Type B" is??? I have 2 licences. One type A for my motorcycle and one type B for my car. Each licence states what type it is on the face. Read More
GETTING A DRIVERS LICENSE IN ECUADOR 2016 (updated information) by EcuaAssist
Getting a Drivers License in Ecuador The topic of drivers licenses has been a recurrent topic in the last months. Since January 11th, 2016, the requisite of having to assist to driving lessons for three weeks, and approved it through theoretical ...
The law is the law!! You have been lucky! I have heard of two different gringos arrested for no license. Just like the states it is a arrestable offence. Read the law! Any other licence (International also) are good for "only" 6 months. It ... Read More
GETTING A DRIVERS LICENSE IN ECUADOR 2016 (updated information) by EcuaAssist
Getting a Drivers License in Ecuador The topic of drivers licenses has been a recurrent topic in the last months. Since January 11th, 2016, the requisite of having to assist to driving lessons for three weeks, and approved it through theoretical ...
Stick, that is what I was referring to. The law states "in no case more than six months" At one of the many police stops, If you show your passport they will see your visa. If you show your cedula they will know you are here longer than 6 ... Read More
GETTING A DRIVERS LICENSE IN ECUADOR 2016 (updated information) by EcuaAssist
Getting a Drivers License in Ecuador The topic of drivers licenses has been a recurrent topic in the last months. Since January 11th, 2016, the requisite of having to assist to driving lessons for three weeks, and approved it through theoretical ...
My B licence was obtained in Paute. I live in Cuenca. I of course took some time to make sure I had my papers right!!! That is most gringos problems they dont get the papers right to start with therefore the long time frames. It seems from my ... Read More
GETTING A DRIVERS LICENSE IN ECUADOR 2016 (updated information) by EcuaAssist
Getting a Drivers License in Ecuador The topic of drivers licenses has been a recurrent topic in the last months. Since January 11th, 2016, the requisite of having to assist to driving lessons for three weeks, and approved it through theoretical ...
"pero en ningún caso por más de seis meses contados desde su ingreso al paÃs". This means in no case more than 6 months!! Why try to skirt the law?? You could end up in jail!! A licence is so easy to get. I have 2. 1 for ... Read More
GETTING A DRIVERS LICENSE IN ECUADOR 2016 (updated information) by EcuaAssist
Getting a Drivers License in Ecuador The topic of drivers licenses has been a recurrent topic in the last months. Since January 11th, 2016, the requisite of having to assist to driving lessons for three weeks, and approved it through theoretical ...
What they are actually referring to is your "DMV" record showing your licence and record. That will need to be apostilled at the Secretary of state in the state where you have your licence. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Ecuador? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Good informative post. Glad you like it here and choose to dress like a lady. I will bet your Local boyfriend dresses like a gentleman also. Apparently not many gringos choose to live further out as you have but maybe being with a Local limits the ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Ecuador? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I have written much of my experience and adjustment here and commented back and forth with CCCmedia many times about life here.. All is very GOOD!! But I have a question that has been bugging me about "non conforming" gringos who do like ... Read More
Proof of pension- certify by consulate or apostille? by johnplov
I'm working on gathering documents for a revista pension, and I've run across sites which say it has to be certified at an Ecuadorian consulate, and others that say it can be apostilled by th US State Department. The nearest Consulate is ...
Good idea. Better safe than sorry. You cant have to much paperwork!! The rules really dont change here but different ":supervisors" in the various office may have different ideas of what is needed, If they say you need it there is no ... Read More
Proof of pension- certify by consulate or apostille? by johnplov
I'm working on gathering documents for a revista pension, and I've run across sites which say it has to be certified at an Ecuadorian consulate, and others that say it can be apostilled by th US State Department. The nearest Consulate is ...
Yes, your welcome. It also applies to the SS letter or other proof of pension income. Depending on which city you are in the rules may be a bit different for visas. Thats just the way they are here. You may not get things when you want or expect but ... Read More
Proof of pension- certify by consulate or apostille? by johnplov
I'm working on gathering documents for a revista pension, and I've run across sites which say it has to be certified at an Ecuadorian consulate, and others that say it can be apostilled by th US State Department. The nearest Consulate is ...
Actually the Hague convention for apostille was signed in 1961 and effective in 1965. Ecuador did enter to agreement on April 2nd 2005. Legally (according to the convention) the apostille should be valid without the need to legalize in an EC ... Read More
Tourist Visa Denial by sacowboy
I have a felony conviction with NO restrictions or travel limits. Its OVER and I paid my debt to society. When I arrived in Quito asking for a tourist visa for under two weeks; it was denied and I was treated terribly and put on a plane with ...
Well, felons have restrictions in the US and Ecuador does not want people who paid the states but not here! If you go to Mexico or Canada they will arrest you and put you in jail if you had an "indictable" offense. You have to pay all ... Read More
Proof of pension- certify by consulate or apostille? by johnplov
I'm working on gathering documents for a revista pension, and I've run across sites which say it has to be certified at an Ecuadorian consulate, and others that say it can be apostilled by th US State Department. The nearest Consulate is ...
Better yet see the Hague convention of 1986,. That will tell you what an apostille really is! Read More
Proof of pension- certify by consulate or apostille? by johnplov
I'm working on gathering documents for a revista pension, and I've run across sites which say it has to be certified at an Ecuadorian consulate, and others that say it can be apostilled by th US State Department. The nearest Consulate is ...
In Ecuador you also have to be appointed by the Supreme court as well as the other you mentioned. Read More