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  Ecuador, Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa:
Country Passport Required Visa Required Return Ticket Required
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


Passports: Passport valid for at least six months required by all, except nationals of Colombia with an identity card.

Note: Passports must be carried at all times.

Visas: Required only by:
(a) nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, China (PR), Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (Dem Rep), Korea (Rep), Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Authority Area, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Vietnam and Yemen;
(b) 1. all nationals wishing to remain in Ecuador for more than three months.
Note: (a) 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. (b) Those with visas must register with the Ministry of Government and the Director General of Migration in Ecuador within 30 days of their entry.

Types of visa and cost: Tourist: £40. Business: £153.

Cost of Visa Conversion Table:
£10US$18
£20US$36
£30US$55
£40US$73
£50US$91
£60US$109
£70US$127
£80US$146
£90US$164
£100US$182
£110US$200
£120US$218
£130US$236
£140US$255
£150US$273


Validity: Tourist visas are valid for up to six months; Business visas are valid as long as necessary.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements: (a) Completed application form. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee. (e) Return ticket. (f) Proof of economic solvency; for instance, the applicant's last three bank statements. Tourist: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of invitation from an Ecuadorian resident or proof of hotel reservation. Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter from applicant’s firm and sponsoring company.

Working days required: Applications must be made in person (an appointment is necessary) and a visa is usually issued on the same day.

Temporary residence: Persons wishing to stay longer than six months should apply to the Consulate for details.