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<p>Created page with &quot;{{Infobox | title = 🆘 Losing Documents in Ecuador | label1 = Passport (Foreign) | data1 = Contact your embassy in Guayaquil | label2 = Cédula | data2 = Report to Policía; replace at Registro Civil | label3 = Police Report | data3 = Required: denuncia at local police station | label4 = Emergency Contact | data4 = 911 | label5 = Tip | data5 = Keep digital copies in secure cloud storage }} ECUAWIKI › HOW-TO GUIDES › LOSING DOCUMENTS Losing important documen...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox<br /> | title = 🆘 Losing Documents in Ecuador<br /> | label1 = Passport (Foreign)<br /> | data1 = Contact your embassy in Guayaquil<br /> | label2 = Cédula<br /> | data2 = Report to Policía; replace at Registro Civil<br /> | label3 = Police Report<br /> | data3 = Required: denuncia at local police station<br /> | label4 = Emergency Contact<br /> | data4 = 911<br /> | label5 = Tip<br /> | data5 = Keep digital copies in secure cloud storage<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ECUAWIKI › HOW-TO GUIDES › LOSING DOCUMENTS<br /> <br /> Losing important documents while in Ecuador can be stressful, but there are clear processes for reporting and replacing them. Here&#039;s what to do based on what was lost.<br /> <br /> == Step 1: File a Police Report (Denuncia) ==<br /> <br /> For any lost or stolen documents, your first step is to file a police report (denuncia) at the nearest Policía Nacional station. This creates an official record and is required for most replacement processes. You will receive a copy of the denuncia.<br /> <br /> In La Libertad and Salinas, police stations are easily found. Call 911 to locate the nearest station.<br /> <br /> == Lost Passport (Foreign Nationals) ==<br /> <br /> 1. File a denuncia at the police station<br /> 2. Contact your country&#039;s embassy in Guayaquil immediately<br /> 3. Apply for an Emergency Travel Document or new passport at the embassy<br /> 4. Inform Ecuador&#039;s Migración (immigration) about the situation<br /> <br /> Key embassies near the Peninsula:<br /> * US Embassy: Guayaquil consulate<br /> * UK consulate: Guayaquil<br /> * German and other EU consulates: Guayaquil or Quito<br /> <br /> == Lost Cédula (Ecuadorian Residents) ==<br /> <br /> 1. File a denuncia at the police station<br /> 2. Report to the [[Registro Civil]] office<br /> 3. Apply for a replacement cédula (bring the denuncia, photos, any other ID)<br /> <br /> == Lost Residency Card ==<br /> <br /> 1. File a denuncia<br /> 2. Contact the [[Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores]] for replacement procedure<br /> 3. You may need an appointment in Guayaquil or Quito for residency document replacement<br /> <br /> == Lost Driving License ==<br /> <br /> Report to ANT (Agencia Nacional de Tránsito) office in La Libertad or Santa Elena with the denuncia for a replacement.<br /> <br /> == Prevention Tips ==<br /> <br /> * Keep digital scans of all important documents in a secure cloud service (Google Drive, Dropbox)<br /> * Leave your passport in a hotel safe when not needed; carry a photocopy<br /> * Consider a money belt for valuables when traveling in busy areas<br /> * Separate your credit cards so not all are lost together<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> * [[Document Checklist Ecuador]]<br /> * [[Using your cédula]]<br /> * [[Registro Civil]]<br /> * [[Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores]]<br /> * [[Legal Aid Ecuador]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:How-To Guides]]<br /> [[Category:Legal &amp; Administrative]]<br /> [[Category:La Peninsula]]</div>

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