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Hello Paco415,

Welcome to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ.

I really hope that our active members on the Ecuador forum will be able to assist you soon.

Cheers,

Cheryl
Expat.Com Team.

First of all, you seem competent on things, you found out his cedula number.  To get that passport you need the embassy to be open so just wait, they will point you in the correct direction. I am not a good waiter but you have no choice at this time. I assume, yes assume, he will not have to be there but may have to get contacted by the embassy, I do not know.  I am pretty sure the embassy will ask, is parent alive or dead, us citizen or not and if alive, adress and contact information. You might want to do that now if impatient. I am sure you can get most of that information without bringing him into your life. Call the number, if it rings and an older gentleman answers, you can talk or just hang up.

I would very much prefer not contacting him at all. Years ago after my mom passed away (they were separated for years yet never divorced) he requested my mom's death certificate, which I presume he used to either prove that he was now a widower to marry his current significant other or perhaps to apply for U.S. permanent residence (unlikely but not sure). I sent it to him without really thinking twice about it, I did not see the harm in it. In either event, it has been going on 10 years since we have communicated, and if the process can be facilitated without him it would be much preferred.

I do not mind waiting on this for embassies to reopen. I mean, I have been waiting this long, what's another year or so for COVID to dissipate further?

Yes, ask them

@Paco415

Hi Paco - im in the exact same position except my father is definitely dead. Were you able to find a service to help you do this or did you do it yourself? I’d like to get a passport as well: