Rebeca Mendoza

August is an important month for Ecuadorians. The First Cry of Independence is celebrated on August 10th every year and is a day that signifies freedom for many Ecuadorians. Ecuadorians carry a lot of pride in their nationality and every year more and more foreigners want to become Ecuadorians. When you have a permanent residency visa, you are granted about 90% of the rights of an Ecuadorian citizen. The only thing that is not included is the ability to hold an Ecuadorian passport, the right to vote, and the right to be elected in local elections. In any case, the naturalization process has undergone some changes since February 18, 2022. Here we have included a summary of these changes: The following persons qualify to apply for Ecuadorian citizenship by naturalization: 1.    Foreign persons with a permanent residence visa who have domiciled in Ecuador on a regular basis for at least three years, as of the date of entry on the application 2.    Persons recognized by the Ecuadorian State as refugees and stateless persons who have remained in the country for at least two years The process and requirements to apply for naturalization in Ecuador for the above mentioned persons are: 1.    Regular …Continue reading

Attorney-Abogada Sara Chaca (“Ecuador Visas”) is clearly as advised above, well able & enabled to serve as the Executor (“Executrix” being the proper term for females) in respect of your Ecuadorian & US Asset Dispositions upon your passing. This highly beneficial service for ALL EXPATS living in Ecuador and/or who pass away with property domiciled in the country (plus often even for financial and physical assets/properties domiciled in the US and/or who have any Ecuadorian beneficiaries/heirs located anywhere in the world) is quite suitable in conjunction with the preparation of one’s Ecuadorian Last Will & Testament. Plus as well, here as follows are three separate articles that Attorney-Abogada Sara Chaca wrote and published on “CuencaHighLife” regarding the again above advised theme of Ecuadorian Wills, including overall Estate Planning & Powers of Attorney, which shall collectively give ALL EXPATS an excellent understanding of the general process and requirements per overseeing all such important matters here in Ecuador with regards to any monies and/or property you bring to, buy & earn/receive in Ecuador, and with respect to your desires of what shall occur prior to and following your passing (i.e. Living Will & Cremation vs. Burial), along with any applicable Power of …Continue reading

As a 100% courtesy provided to any and all Expats and Foreigners alike, Attorney Sara Chaca happily makes FREE introductions/referrals to the very best English speaking Ecuadorian Rentals/Real Estate Agents, so that you get high quality assistance in locating your dream Rental or Realty abode at economical prices, and of course she will be glad to in any case provide that such FREE information to you upon your sending her an email requesting same at sara@ecuadorvisas.com for your/your family’s own desirable living accommodations in Cuenca and/or in any other part of Ecuador. Email her today for free answers to your questions about Rentals/Real Estate as well (i.e. so as to create or review/modify your Ecuadorian Rental Contract, plus also in expertly handling any Ecuador Real Estate Closing), including to schedule a complimentary in office consultation or phone call with her.   Remember, Attorney Sara is here to help you get the most out of your life in Ecuador.  Plus, see Attorney Sara’s 3 separate “CuencaHighLife” published articles on these specific themes here: https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuador-rental-laws-banking-utilities/   AND   https://cuencahighlife.com/buying-property-in-ecuador-heres-what-you-need-to-know/ AND https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuadorian-construction-contracts-hiring-employees-vs-independent-contractors-in-ecuador/   Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com   Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)   Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano …Continue reading

As a 100% courtesy provided to any and all Expats and Foreigners alike, Attorney Sara Chaca happily makes FREE introductions/referrals to the very best English speaking Ecuadorian Health Insurance Brokers, so that you remain in compliance at all times while living in Ecuador, and will be glad to in any case provide that such FREE information to you upon your sending her an email requesting so at sara@ecuadorvisas.com for your/your family’s own protective benefit. Email her today for free answers to your questions, or schedule a complimentary in office consultation with her. Remember, Attorney Sara is here to help you get the most out of your life in Ecuador. Plus, see Attorney Sara’s “CuencaHighLife” published article on this specific theme here!: https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuadorian-health-insurance-matters-for-expats/   Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com   Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)   Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)  

You’ve got no choice now, as or if that little issue has now become a big one. In that case, you’re going to Mediation/Arbitration, or even Court to settle this one. It doesn’t matter which legal venue, as just you need to make sure that the best lawyer in the room is that of your own! You need Attorney Sara Chaca. Plus, see BOTH of Attorney Sara’s “CuencaHighLife” published articles on this specific theme and directly associated legal matters right here!: https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuador-legal-cases-ecuadorian-court-matters-case-filings-appeals-and-the-like/  AND  https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuadorian-mediation-and-alternative-dispute-resolution-in-ecuador/ Email Sara today for free answers to your questions. Or schedule a complimentary phone consult or office visit. Remember, Attorney Sara Chaca is here to help you get the most out of your life in Ecuador.   Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com   Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)   Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)

You’ve got no choice now, as or if that little issue has now become a big one. In that case, you’re going to Mediation/Arbitration, or even Court to settle this one. It doesn’t matter which legal venue, as just you need to make sure that the best lawyer in the room is that of your own! You need Attorney Sara Chaca. Plus, see BOTH of Attorney Sara’s “CuencaHighLife” published articles on this specific theme and directly associated legal matters right here!: https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuador-legal-cases-ecuadorian-court-matters-case-filings-appeals-and-the-like/  AND  https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuadorian-mediation-and-alternative-dispute-resolution-in-ecuador/ Email Sara today for free answers to your questions. Or schedule a complimentary phone consult or office visit. Remember, Attorney Sara Chaca is here to help you get the most out of your life in Ecuador.   Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com   Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA)   Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)

Yes indeed, Attorney Sara Chaca (“Ecuador Visas”) and her fully English speaking staff is ‘Paying it Forward’ by providing a 100% TOTALLY FREE ($0.00) 2 hours of Spanish Lessons for EACH Expat as “ONE-on-ONE” Private Lessons provided to EACH INDIVIDUAL EXPAT (or IF preferable can be together for any couple/family) on a daily basis from Monday to Friday (every non-holiday business day), located at their office of Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel.  Email Attorney Sara Chaca at sara@ecuadorvisas.com so as to sign up for this first ever of its kind TOTALLY FREE SERVICE TO ALL EXPATS (NO DONATIONS & NO TIPS permitted under any circumstances whatsoever)!!  Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA) Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)

With the historic climactic, economic and political messes worldwide, plus even higher levels of danger to ‘life and limb’ that’s currently happening on a daily up in the US specifically, most of Europe too as well as so very much uncertainty across the entire rest of the globe, there’s NEVER been a more APT time to apply for your Ecuadorian Citizenship in order for you to finally receive your new, shiny and worthwhile Ecuadorian Passport (enables travel to all of South America on ONLY your Ecuadorian Cédula AND Americans can travel to Cuba)!!  FYI, here’s a link to the article Attorney Sara Chaca wrote about applying for Ecuadorian Citizenship, which is also published on ‘Cuenca High Life’ and presently has well in excess of 5,000+ views by your fellow Expats: https://cuencahighlife.com/ecuadorian-citizenship-and-naturalization-heres-the-deal/ Email Attorney Sara Chaca at sara@ecuadorvisas.com so as to request a COMPLIMENTARY ($0.00 cost) video call, in person meeting or even just to receive information about you getting your “Second Passport”!!! Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA) Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”) …Continue reading

Yes indeed, Attorney Sara Chaca (“Ecuador Visas”) and her fully English speaking staff is ‘Paying it Forward’ by providing a 100% TOTALLY FREE ($0.00) ALWAYS FREE Pozo Millonario Ticket provided to EACH INDIVIDUAL EXPAT @ EVERY single scheduled appointment WITHOUT exception for ANY Expat that has an appointment with her or any member of her staff from Monday to Friday (EACH business day) no matter what the specific theme of interest is, directly at her/their downtown office that’s so very conveniently located right at Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel.  Email Attorney Sara Chaca at sara@ecuadorvisas.com so as to schedule your ALWAYS COMPLIMENTARY ($0.00) appointment regarding ANY Visa, Passport, Notarization, Marriage/Divorce, Legal, Insurance, Driver License or even Citizenship related matter, right here in the center of Cuenca!!  Website: www.ecuadorvisas.com Email: sara@ecuadorvisas.com Phone: 099-296-2065 (Ecuador) OR 1-800-655-1581 (USA) Physical Address: Calle Larga 6-16 & Hermano Miguel (2 story office building with balcony that shows directly above it the words “Ecuador Visas”)

  The defined (and finer) benefits of Ecuadorian Citizenship & Naturalization (i.e. receiving an Ecuadorian Passport) are shown in the following:   – You NEVER need to again have to prove/reprove your Residency Visa qualification under any circumstances. – You NEVER need to again have to buy/maintain proof of health insurance in Ecuador under any circumstances. – You can ALWAYS travel WITHOUT a Visa for up to 180 days to ANY other country in South America on just your Ecuadorian Cédula as a Citizen of Ecuador. – For those having an Investor Visa linked Bank Certificate of Deposit OR Real Estate Property, they can then freely liquidate or sell that without any issues whatsoever. – You still ABSOLUTELY continue to KEEP your original country’s Citizenship and Passport as well as DON’T pay taxes to the Ecuadorian Government on your foreign derived/received income (i.e. from the US, Canada or any other countries for that matter). FYI too, as follows see Attorney Sara Chaca’s article about applying for Ecuadorian Citizenship & Naturalization (again getting an Ecuadorian Passport), along with all of the requirements and the like stated therein, which as you can see is published on “Cuenca High Life” and has already …Continue reading

  The defined (and finer) benefits of Ecuadorian Citizenship & Naturalization (i.e. receiving an Ecuadorian Passport) are shown in the following:   – You NEVER need to again have to prove/reprove your Residency Visa qualification under any circumstances. – You NEVER need to again have to buy/maintain proof of health insurance in Ecuador under any circumstances. – You can ALWAYS travel WITHOUT a Visa for up to 180 days to ANY other country in South America on just your Ecuadorian Cédula as a Citizen of Ecuador. – For those having an Investor Visa linked Bank Certificate of Deposit OR Real Estate Property, they can then freely liquidate or sell that without any issues whatsoever. – You still ABSOLUTELY continue to KEEP your original country’s Citizenship and Passport as well as DON’T pay taxes to the Ecuadorian Government on your foreign derived/received income (i.e. from the US, Canada or any other countries for that matter). FYI too, as follows see Attorney Sara Chaca’s article about applying for Ecuadorian Citizenship & Naturalization (again getting an Ecuadorian Passport), along with all of the requirements and the like stated therein, which as you can see is published on “Cuenca High Life” and has already …Continue reading