Same-sex partnerships in Ecuador are known as ‘union de hecho’.

Contact the relevant local authorities in Ecuador to find out about local laws, including what documents you’ll need.

You should also check the [travel advice for Ecuador](/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador).

##What you need to do

You’ll be asked for an affirmation or affidavit document to prove that you’re allowed to enter into this partnership.

To swear an affirmation or affidavit, [make an appointment at the British Embassy Quito](https://www.consular-appointments.service.gov.uk/fco/#!/british-embassy-quito/oaths-affirmations-and-affidavits/slot_picker).

You’ll need to bring your passport and pay a fee.

## Fees

<%= render partial: 'consular_fees_table_items.govspeak.erb',
    collection: calculator.services,
    as: :service,
    locals: { calculator: calculator } %>

You normally have to pay fees for consular services in the local currency - these are shown in the list of [consular fees for Ecuador](/government/publications/ecuador-consular-fees).

<%= render partial: 'how_to_pay.govspeak.erb', locals: {calculator: calculator} %>




Contact the relevant local authorities in Ecuador to find out about local laws, including what documents you’ll need.

You should also check the [travel advice for Ecuador](/foreign-travel-advice/ecuador).

##What you need to do

You’ll be asked for an affirmation or affidavit document to prove that you’re allowed to marry.

To swear an affirmation or affidavit, [make an appointment at the British Embassy Quito](https://www.consular-appointments.service.gov.uk/fco/#!/british-embassy-quito/oaths-affirmations-and-affidavits/slot_picker).

You’ll need to bring your passport and pay a fee.

## Fees

<%= render partial: 'consular_fees_table_items.govspeak.erb',
    collection: calculator.services,
    as: :service,
    locals: { calculator: calculator } %>

You normally have to pay fees for consular services in the local currency - these are shown in the list of [consular fees for Ecuador](/government/publications/ecuador-consular-fees).

<%= render partial: 'how_to_pay.govspeak.erb', locals: {calculator: calculator} %>




Replace 'civil partnership' with 'marry'
Replace 'civil partnership' with 'marry'

Replacing reference to civil partnership with marry across all Ecuador same sex outcomes