Visiting Ecuador
visa-free tourist stay or Visitante Temporal - Turista visa
Tourists may stay in Ecuador up to 90 days in a one-year period from first entry, extendable once by up to 90 days for a fee (Ley Orgánica de Movilidad Humana art. 56). Most nationalities do not need a visa. Citizens of the 45 'Régimen Especial' countries, including China, Cuba, India, Nigeria, Pakistan and Venezuela, must get a Visitante Temporal - Turista (90 days) visa online through the e-VISAS platform.
1 entry rule for Ecuador based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in Brazil, DR Congo, Uganda
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from Brazil, DR Congo or Uganda (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit there) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Ecuador
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Life in Ecuador
Money
3
Currency
US Dollar
USD
US Dollar
Cost of living
44
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
5–37%
Income tax (national)
VAT (IVA) 15% · social security 9.45%
2026 table: taxable income up to USD 12,208 exempt; 37% above USD 109,956.
Living
1
Happiness
#57 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
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Who it’s for
Tourists.
Eligibility
Visa-required nationalities
Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Philippines, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Iraq, Iran, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo, DR Congo, China, North Korea, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Syria, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, South Sudan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam and Yemen.
Passport
If you apply for a visa, your passport must be valid for at least six months.
six months
Passport validity (visa applicants)
Official wording
Valid at least six months (visa applicants).
Criminal record
If you are over 18 and apply for a visa, provide an apostilled or legalised criminal record certificate.
Certificate rules
- Agevisa applicants
- over 18
- Period coveredcountry of origin or residence
- last five years
- Maximum age of certificateat last entry
- 180 days
- Issued by your country of origin or residence
Official wording
Visa applicants over 18 need an apostilled or legalised criminal record certificate from the country of origin or residence of the last five years, no more than 180 days old at last entry.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementNo work
- Document checklistColour photo (5 x 5 cm, white background, max 1 MB)
- FeesTourist visa application
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- 5 documents
- 3 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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