Tourist Visa (Embassy Required)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 30-45 days
- Fee
- $50 application fee + $150 visa fee
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Citizens of 45 countries must obtain a Temporary Visitor Visa (Tourist/Transit) prior to traveling to Ecuador. This requirement was implemented on September 1, 2025. All applications must be submitted through the e-Visa system.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for citizens of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Congo (Brazzaville), Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Syria, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Chad, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, North Korea
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Kenya, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Uzbekistan, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Yemen
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Purpose of visit
For tourism and vacation purposes only
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Criminal record
Must have clean criminal record verified by police clearance certificate with apostille
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: JPG format, max 1MB, 5x5cm, white background, neutral expression, both eyes open, ears uncovered
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient for trip duration; Months required: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, proof of assets; Minimum amount: Minimum $600 per month
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel confirmation, rental contract with full address and contact information; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Ecuador Visa Application Form; Form url: https://serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec
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Proof of address
Provide current address evidence, such as a utility bill, tenancy document, residence certificate or official correspondence.
Accepted documents: Official proof of regular stay in country from where visa is requested; Max age months: 3
How to apply
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Online application
Create account on Ecuador e-Visa portal and complete application form
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Document gathering
Gather all required documents including passport, photos, police clearance, bank statements, accommodation proof, and flight reservations
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Fee payment
Pay $50 non-refundable application fee online
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Document submission
Upload all documents through the e-Visa portal
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Processing wait
Wait for visa application review and decision
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Visa collection
Receive visa notification and approval electronically