Visa policy of Ecuador
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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 and Uruguay who can also enter Ecuador with a national ID card).[1]
Visa required countries
As of July 5, 2024, travelers who require a visa to visit Ecuador can apply through the government portal. Nationals of the following 44 countries must obtain a visa to travel to Ecuador.[1][2][3]
On June 8, 2025, Ecuador announced that it will require transit visas for travelers from countries that currently need a visa to enter Ecuador, as well as for nationals from other countries designated by the human mobility authority.[4]
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.
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Galapagos
All visitors to Galápagos Islands must obtain a Transit Control Card at the airport for a fee.[21]
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.[22]
Visitor statistics
Most visitors arriving to Ecuador were nationals of the following countries:[23]
| Country | 2014 |
|---|---|
 Colombia | 375,755 |
 United States | 259,468 |
 Peru | 175,678 |
 Venezuela | 119,795 |
 Spain | 67,652 |
 Argentina | 58,607 |
 Chile | 43,896 |
 Cuba | 41,547 |
 Germany | 33,317 |
 Canada | 33,240 |
| Total | 1,557,006 |
| Country | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 956,067 |
| United States | 351,709 |
| Colombia | 323,345 |
| Peru | 146,938 |
| Spain | 103,008 |
| Chile | 45,778 |
| Argentina | 40,964 |
| Germany | 35,513 |
| Canada | 34,335 |
 Mexico | 30,425 |
 United Kingdom | 28,238 |
 France | 27,597 |
 China | 26,231 |
 Brazil | 22,503 |
| Cuba | 20,135 |
 Italy | 19,944 |
 Panama | 18,460 |
 Netherlands | 18,075 |
 Philippines | 15,536 |
 India | 12,439 |
 Switzerland | 11,588 |
 Australia | 11,534 |
 Costa Rica | 8,639 |
 Belgium | 6,988 |
 Bolivia | 6,530 |
 Russia | 6,215 |
 Uruguay | 5,704 |
 Japan | 5,555 |
 South Korea | 5,370 |
 Ukraine | 4,975 |
| Total | 2,428,536 |
