Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months required by all except nationals of Colombia with an identity card.
Passports must be carried at all times.
Required only by:
(a) nationals of Algeria, Bangladesh, China (PR), Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (DPR), Korea (Rep. of), Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Authority area, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Vietnam and Yemen;
(b) 1. all nationals wishing to remain in Ecuador for more than 3 months.
Nationals listed above also require a visa even when in transit, unless continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting flight or within 48 hours provided holding confirmed onward tickets and not leaving the airport. As this list may change at short notice, visitors to Ecuador are advised to check with the nearest Consulate before travelling.
Those with visas must register with the Ministry of Government and the Director General of Migration in Ecuador within 30 days of their entry.
Tourist/Business/Student:prices vary according to nationality. Travellers are advised to contact their nearest embassy for details. (Visas are issued free of charge to nationals of the USA, Germany, Spain, Colombia and Paraguay.) Cultural Exchange: free of charge.
It is illegal to study on a Tourist visa.
Tourist, Transit and Business visas are valid up to 6 months; Student visas are valid for up to 1 year (renewable); Cultural Exchange visas are valid for up to 1 year.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
(a) Completed application form. (b) 2 passport-size photos. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee. (e) Return ticket. (f) Certificate of economic solvency, for instance a notarized personal reference by someone residing in Ecuador or a bank statement. Business visa: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter from applicant’s firm and sponsoring company or a bank statement. Student visa: (a)-(e) and, (f) Certificate of the course registration in Ecuador. (g) Certificate of financial solvency (eg a bank deposit with a letter stating the intention of the bank to pay the student ten per cent of that amount a month) or a document signed by a relative stating that the student is supported by a family member. Cultural Exchange visa: (a)-(e), and (f) Application from the Ecuadorian authority sponsoring the student/teacher with a copy of the agreement under which the programme is carried out and, for teachers, a signed document stating that they will not receive any Ecuadorian funds for their work.
Applications must be made in person (an appointment is necessary) and a visa is usually issued on the same day.
Persons wishing to stay longer than 6 months should apply to the Consulate for details.
Avenida Eloy Alfaro N32-300 and Carlos Tobar, Quito, Ecuador
Tel: (2) 2507 562 or 2228 304-5. Fax: (2) 2229 330.
E-mail: [email protected]
Subsecretaria de Turismo, Avenida Eloy Alfaro N32-300 y Carlos Tobar, Quito, Ecuador
Tel: (2) 2507 555 or 2507 560. Fax: (2) 2229 330.
Avenida 6 de Diciembre 1424 y Carrion, Quito, Ecuador
Tel: (2) 2224 074 or 2509 860.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.captur.com/
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas. Travellers arriving from non-endemic zones should note that vaccination is strongly recommended for travel outside the urban areas, even if an outbreak of the disease has not been reported and they would normally not require a vaccination certificate to enter the country.
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Ecuador. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. See the Health appendix for further information.
Malaria risk, predominantly in the benign vivax form, is high throughout the year below 1500m in 148 cantons in 19 provinces. A high proportion of falciparum cases in Esmeraldes Province are reportedly resistant to chloroquine.
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Bottled water is available. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Endemic onchocerciasis occurs in rural areas.
Hepatitis A and B are hyperendemic and inoculation with gamma globulin is highly recommended. Hepatitis E is endemic in the Amazon Basin. Altitude sickness is a risk flying directly into Quito (2850m).
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information consult the Health appendix.
Medical facilities outside the major towns are extremely limited. Health insurance (to include emergency repatriation) is strongly recommended.
Jan 1 New Year’s Day. Feb 10* Carnival. Mar 29 Good Friday. May 1 Labour Day. May 24 Battle of Pichincha. May 30 Corpus Christi. Aug 10 Independence Day. Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil. Nov 2 All Souls’ Day. Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca. Dec 6* Foundation of Quito. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31* New Year’s Eve. Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Mar 3* Carnival. Apr 18 Good Friday. May 1 Labour Day. May 24 Battle of Pichincha. Jun 19 Corpus Christi. Aug 10 Independence Day. Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil. Nov 2 All Souls’ Day. Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca. Dec 6* Foundation of Quito. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31* New Year’s Eve.
*These holidays are not official public holidays, but are widely observed. Other holidays, in addition to the above, may be marked locally.
Destination Guide – Ecuador
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
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Visas
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Types of visa and cost
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| British | yes | 1 | yes |
| Australian | yes | 1 | yes |
| Canadian | yes | 1 | yes |
| USA | yes | 1 | yes |
| Other EU | yes | 1 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | 1 | yes |
| Ministerio de Turismo |
| Corporacion de Comercio Exterior, Industrializacion, Pesca y Turismo |
| Camara Provincial de Turismos (CAPTUR) |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
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| Yellow Fever | yes | 1 |
| Cholera | 2 | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | 3 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 4 | n/a |