Residency Obligations, Physical Presence & Exemptions

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Permanent residency granted under SUACE imposes minimal ongoing presence obligations: typically, at least one visit in each three-year cycle is sufficient to maintain cédula status . However, naturalization requires 183 days per year over three consecutive years.

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Anchor presence requirements are tracked via passport stamps and cédula renewal records. Formal exemptions for business or medical emergencies exist, but must be documented.

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