Visa

Visa-free up to 90 days

Language

Spanish

Car traffic

Right-hand

Phone code

+593

Currency

US Dollar

Covid

There are no COVID restrictions

Health

Declaration of Health

Insurance policy

Insurance policy recommended

Minimum passport validity

at least 6 months

Rules of entry and stay

Transit rules

Emergency contacts

Customs regulations

Information for motorists

Embassy contacts

All COVID restrictions on entry from any country in the world have been lifted.

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For air travelers, you also need to fill out a health form at the link. If the site does not work, it can be provided in hard copy at the airport. In addition, travelers must take care of the INGALA Transit Control Card to visit the Galapagos Islands. It can be issued on the website or directly at the airports of Quito and Guayaquil.

Entry into the country is also possible by land. The land border with Colombia is open to all travelers through the international border checkpoint Rumichaka from 8:00 to 17:00. The border with Peru reopened on February 18, 2022 for all travelers through the international border crossings of Vakillas and Macara, open from 8 am to 5 pm.

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Ecuador has a visa-free regime with most countries. Travelers must provide a passport or Andean migration card when crossing the border. A T-3 visa stamp is usually affixed to the passport. It indicates the number of days allowed for the stay. This is usually 60 or 90 days. Travelers will also be asked for a return ticket to make sure tourists do not stay more than 90 days.

The visa entry regime applies to citizens of the following countries:

Afghanistan; Angola, Bangladesh; Cameroon; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Cuba; Egypt; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Haiti; India; Iran; Iraq; Ivory Coast; Kenya; Libya; Mali; Myanmar; Nepal; Nigeria; North Korea; Pakistan; Philippines; Somalia; Senegal; Sri Lanka; Syria; Venezuela; Vietnam; Yemen.

Citizens of these countries must present a passport with a valid visa at entry.

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If tourists intend to extend their stay in Ecuador, it can be done online. In case of difficulties, travelers are advised to contact the Embassy of Ecuador. More detailed information on visas can be found on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

General questions can be sent by e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected].

What else is required for entry:

Certificate of employment confirming income of at least $ 500 per month; or any other document confirming that the traveler has funds to cover the stay in Ecuador. Tourists must send a bank notification to a consular department, which confirms transactions within the last 3 months and funds in the amount of 1000 US dollars or the equivalent in euros;
Visa application form for citizens of certain countries, completed in English or Spanish.

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A VAT refund of 12% is also possible in the country.

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Before traveling, the Department of Tourism recommends that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance, which will cover all medical expenses abroad, including medical repatriation/evacuation, repatriation of remains, and court costs. You should check for any exceptions, and in particular whether your policy applies to you for the activities you wish to carry out during your stay in Ecuador.

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