Tourist Visas for Ecuador
Ecuador welcomes people from all over the world who wish to visit for a short period of time or to establish a permanent residency. Most people do not require a visa prior to visiting Ecuador for a stay of up to 90 days. Nonetheless, citizens (passport holders) from the following countries must obtain a visa at the Ecuadorian consulate of their jurisdiction:
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Eritrea | Ethiopia |
| Ethiopia | Kenya | Nepal | Nigeria |
| Pakistan | Somalia | Senegal | Cuba |
| North Korea |
In addition, since August 12, 2019, nationals of the following countries require a visa to enter Ecuador:
| Angola | Cameroon | Gambia | Ghana |
| Guinea | India | Iraq | Libya |
| DR of Congo | Syria | Sri Lanka |
All travellers must have the following:
- A passport with remaining validity of at least 6 months beyond their travel dates.
- A round/onward trip ticket.
- Health insurance that will cover any health issues during their visit to Ecuador.
The possession of a visa or the lack of a visa requirement does not guarantee entry into Ecuador. At the port of entry, an Ecuadorian Customs Official will determine if the person is eligible to enter.
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