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.

##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.

##Naturalisation of your partner if they move to the UK

Your partner can apply to [become a British citizen](/becoming-a-british-citizen/if-your-spouse-is-a-british-citizen) once they’ve lived in the UK for 3 years.

## 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.

##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.

##Naturalisation of your partner if they move to the UK

Your partner can apply to [become a British citizen](/becoming-a-british-citizen/if-your-spouse-is-a-british-citizen) once they’ve lived in the UK for 3 years.

## 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