Visa Information

Note: The following information was obtained from the Ecuadorian Embassy and Consulate General and should be confirmed with the Ecuadorian Embassy or Consulate in your own country. Visa policies and regulations change frequently.

VISAS

There are two general categories of visas:

Non-Resident and Resident (immigrant).

Tourists and travellers from the United States, Canada and most European countries do not need a visa to Ecuador for a stay of less than 90 days.

If you want to work in Ecuador, or simply guarantee a stay of over 90 days, there is a range of visas available, including study (12-V), work (12-VI), volunteer and religious (12-VII), cultural exchanges (12-VIII) and long-stay business or tourism (12-IX).

Each can last from six to twelve months and has its own application process. All should be registered at the "Dirección General de Extranjería" in Quito , or at the "Sub-Dirección de Extranjería" in Guayaquil in Ecuador .

You should confirm all information before travels with the Ecuadorian Embassy or Consulate in your own country.

For additional information while in Ecuador , we have included an updated list of embassies and consulates in Quito and Guayaquil.

NON-RESIDENT VISAS

SHORT-TERM VISIT OF LESS THAN 90 DAYS OR TRANSIENT VISA, CATEGORY 12-X

Ecuador does not require a visa for a temporary visit (up to 90 days) related to tourism, business or study for citizens of the United States , Canada and most European countries.

If you plan to stay longer, or if you are drawing income from an Ecuadorian source, you will need one of the other types of visas for a stay of over 90 days.

Nationals of the following countries require a visa to enter Ecuador for any reason and should approach the Consulate of Ecuador in their home country before traveling (list may change without notice): Afghanistan, Algeria Bangladesh, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, EL Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, North Korea, South Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tunisia, Vietnam, Yemen, Members of the Sikh Sect.

Generally, you can just arrive in Ecuador with your passport (valid for at least 6 months) and a return ticket and you will have no problems entering Ecuador as a tourist. If you have any doubts you can check with your Ecuadorian Consulate regarding applying for a 12-X visa.

Requirements for the "automatic" 12-X tourist visa include:

• Completed application form.

• Valid passport for more than 6 months.

• Return ticket (for air, land or sea travel).

• Proof of economic means to support yourself during your stay in Ecuador (may be requested by Immigration authorities upon arrival).

VALIDITY: Maximum of 90 days.

CONSULAR FEES:

Visa: US$30.00

Application: US$30.00.

Foreigners travelling on a 12-X visa may not take employment in Ecuador . Visa 12-X status cannot be changed in Ecuador .

Reminder: Keep your passport with you at all times in case authorities may want to see it. If you can't produce adequate identification on demand, you may be fined or detained. A copy is not acceptable. .

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