Visa policy of Ecuador

Most visitors to Ecuador can enter the country without a visa. However, visitors from certain countries must first obtain a visa in advance before being allowed to enter.

Citizens of most countries may stay up to 90 days without a valid visa. All visitors must hold a national passport valid for 6 months, (except citizens of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru & Uruguay who can also enter Ecuador with a national ID card).

Visa required countries
Nationals of the following countries require a visa for Ecuador (unless otherwise stated).

1 - A visa is not required if holding an approval code. 2 - Expired passports or other ID documentation accepted. Due to the crisis in Venezuela, the government is offering citizens special visas (including humanitarian and temporary permits) to enter the country.

Galapagos
All visitors to Galápagos Islands must obtain a Transit Control Card at the airport for a fee. Visitors may pre-register for the Transit Control Card online, to save some time, but they will still be required to complete the process at the airport.

Visitor statistics
Most visitors arriving to Ecuador were nationals of the following countries: