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Moving To Ecuador
If you are searching for International movers for relocation from USA to Ecuador, then we are the right people for the job. We at the International Sea & Air Shipping will provide you with top quality moving services that are tailor made for your requirements. Based on your budget you always have the freedom of choosing between shipping by Air or Sea.
When Moving to Ecuador
Handle moving issues that may arise while moving to Ecuador by benefitting from our expert advice:
- When do you need to be in Ecuador?
- Do you have an apartment or real estate availability dates?
- Shipping by sea or air to Ecuador is available - do you have a preference?
The Cost of Moving to Ecuador
The costs of an overseas move to Ecuador are directly related to cubic footage of your possessions and for transporting a car, shipping services are separately charged. Being a central European country and intercontinental distances involved the transit time for travelling between USA and Ecuador is high.
Since the distances involved to travel between Ecuador and mainland USA are considerably big the travel time required is relatively big .Your cost of moving from USA to Ecuador is determined on your cubic footage of your possessions and other extra services such as car shipping are charged additionally.
Get yourself an appointment to meet our moving experts to evaluate your possessions and ascertain the exact cubic feet cost.
About Ecuador
Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a representative democratic republic in South America. The evidence of human cultures evidence in Ecuador dates back to approximately 8800 BCE. Ecuador’s capital city Quito was declared as UNESCO’s world heritage site.
Bordered by Colombia, Peru and Pacific Ocean, Ecuador is the one of the only two countries in South America, the other being Chile that does not share a border with Brazil. Largely determined by altitude, the climate of Ecuador includes Humid Subtropical, Rain Forests, tropical, and temperate.
The culture of Ecuador is traditionally of Spanish heritage influenced by the traditions and elements of Amerindian and African. The tendencies of Spanish Golden Age have influenced the early literature in colonial Ecuador. As in most South American countries, Football is the most popular sport in Ecuador.
Crude Oil is the Ecuador’s largest national export. The economy of Ecuador is highly depended on exporting resources. Agriculture is another sector supporting the economy of Ecuador. The export and import partners of Ecuador are US, Peru, Chile, Columbia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Custom Regulations for Ecuador:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Original Passport with proper Visa
- Immigrant Visa
- Migration Certificate, issued at destination by Migration Police
- Work contract valid for more than one year (foreigners with non-immigrant working visa)
- Inventory (in Spanish) must be legalized at origin by Consulate of Ecuador
- Ecuadorian citizens returning after a minimum of one (1) year of legal residence abroad require a resident visa from the country they are moving from
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECT SHIPMENTS MUST BE INSPECTED AT ORIGIN BEFORE EMBARKATION. LACK OF PRE-INSPECTION WILL RESULT IN RETURN OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS TO PORT OF ORIGIN AT SHIPPER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE CONSULT WITH THE ECUADORIAN DESTINATION AGENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
- Diplomatic shipments are excluded from the above requirements.
- Customer must be in Ecuador at time of customs clearance
- Any cost incurred for obtaining this certificate is not included in the door-to-door cost of the move, and is for the Customer’s account
- Shipments for foreigners, immigrants and returning nationals must arrive within 60 days of the Customer
- Foreigners and immigrants can import household goods duty free, contingent on the issue of a visa valid for over one year
- Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free for:
- Foreign diplomats
- Ecuadorian diplomats
- Ecuadorians retiring from official assignments in international organizations
- Ecuadorians with at least one (1) year abroad are allowed duty free entry of household goods.
- All shipper may import one electric appliance. (Any extras may be dutiable)
- Shipments on which all conditions are not fulfilled will be subject to payment of import taxes (approx. 43% of CIF value, calculated by Customs after inspection)
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items and shipments in excess of a certain valuation are subject to duties
- Electrical appliances must not be shipped with original packing
- Limited quantities of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products may be allowed
- Only one of each item allowed, additional items subject to payment of duties
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms and ammunition
- Drugs and narcotics
- Pornographic material
- Foodstuffs and live plants
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Importation of used vehicles is prohibited
- To import a motor vehicle, it must be brand new, and it must be inspected at origin before embarkation (even if it is sharing a container with household goods
- Motor vehicles are subject to duties (approx. 65% of CIF value)
- Previous authorization from the Ministry of Finance required before new vehicle is shipped from origin
PETS
- May import up to three pets
- Documents required:
- Health Certificate
- Vaccine Certificate
NOTES
Customs clearance process takes approximately 4-5 weeks in Guayaquil and approximately 2 weeks in Quito.
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.Always double check with your local embassy or consulate
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Motto : God, homeland and liberty
Capital : Quito
National Anthem : "Salve, Oh Patria" ("We Salute You, Our Mothership")
Geography
Location : Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru
Area : Total : 283,561 sq kmLand : 276,841 sq km
Water : 6,720 sq km
Climate : Tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in amazonian jungle lowlands
People
Nationality : Ecuadorian(s)
Population : 15,007,343 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : Guayaquil 2.634 million; QUITO (capital) 1.801 million (2009)
Languages : Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)
Economy
GDP : $115.3 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : 1 (2010), 1 (2009) ,Note: the US dollar is legal tender
Transportation
Airports : 428 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 43,670 km
Waterways : 1,500 km
Ports & Terminals : Esmeraldas, Guayaquil, Manta, Puerto Bolivar
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