Visa
types:
All
information given below regarding to visas, should be confirmed
with the Ecuadorian consulate in your country. Visa policies and
regulations
change frequently.
The
following information was adapted from the Ecuadorian Embassy
in Washington and should be confirmed with the Ecuadorian
Embassy or Consulate in your country.
We have included in this section as well, an updated list of all
the
embassies and consulates in Quito and Guayaquil
for
any additional information you may need while in Ecuador. If you're
looking for an extension of your tourist visa see our useful
tips > tourist visa extensions
section.
There
are two general categories of visas: Resident (immigrant) and
Non-resident. Within each category, there are several other types
of specific visas as described below:
Non-Immigrant Visas |
U.S.
citizens and most citizens (except French) do not require a visa
to enter Ecuador for up to 90 days. This tourist visa is known
as the 12-X. If you're planning to stay more than 90 days, immigrating
or working, you will need other types of visas as detailed below.
|
Visas up to 90 days (Transeunte
/ Visitor, Visa 12-X) |
Ecuador
welcomes tourists and travelers from every country. United States
citizens traveling to Ecuador for tourism, business, studies do
not require a visa unless they expect to stay in Ecuador for more
than 90 days in one calendar year (that is, 90 days adding every
entry in one year). The only travel requirements are:
Requirements:
- Valid
passport for more than 6 months.
- Return
ticket (for air, land or sea travel).
- Proof
of economic means to support yourself during your stay in
Ecuador (may be asked by Immigration authorities).
Nationals
of the following countries require a visa and should approach
the Consulate of Ecuador of their residence (list may change without
notice): Algeria, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala,
India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Lybia, Nicaragua, Nigeria,
North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine Authority, Panama, People's Republic
of China, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tunisia and Vietnam.
If
applying in the U.S., American citizens will have to produce their
valid U.S. visa or residence permit and fill out an application
form (requirements listed above, plus 2 photographs).
Foreigners
traveling in these conditions may not take employment in Ecuador.
VISA 12-X status cannot be changed in Ecuador.
|
Visas for more than 90 days
stay |
Foreign
nationals planning to stay in Ecuador for more than 90 days need
to apply for a visa and must present the following documents:
- Valid
passport for more than 6 months.
- Police
certificate with criminal record of the State where she/he
resides.
- Medical
certificate.
- Return
ticket (for air, land or sea travel).
- Two
photographs
- Application
form
- Nationals
of other countries applying for this type of visa in the United
States must also present a valid US visa/green card.
Additionally,
depending on the type of visa needed, the following requirements
apply:
|
Student Visa |
Requirements:
1.
Certificate of course registration in an educational
institution in Ecuador.
2.
Certificate of financial solvency (either a bank deposit of
a reasonable amount to cover expenses –please inquire
at the Consulate of your jurisdiction- with a letter stating
the intention of the bank of forwarding to the student 10%
of that amount per month or a document signed by a relative
stating that the student is supported by his/her family; or
a legal and duly notarized document indicating the student
receives some other type of pension).
Validity:
Up to one year; renewable.
Fee:
$50 US. Except for citizens from Colombia, Paraguay and Spain.
|
Professional,
technician, consultant, legal representative, or government
official visas |
Requirements:
- Documents
showing he/she is required to stay in Ecuador for work related
purposes and that his/her stay will be supported by the company/agency.
- Labor
contract legalized by an Ecuadorian Labor Court.
- Technical
or specialized professionals or industrial training personnel
need a working permit from the Ministry of Labor.
- Managers,
legal representatives, or executive officers, with also require
a certificate from the Superintendency of Companies.
Validity:
According to the appointment.
Fee:
$50 US.
|
Clergy,
volunteer workers and other members of religious organizations |
Requirements:
- Certificate
of the religious organization where the applicant will work
in Ecuador, explaining why a foreign person is required and
a brief description of the tasks she/he will be assigned in
Ecuador.
- A
copy of the Decree in which the Government of Ecuador authorizes
the organization to work in the country.
- A
copy of the rules of the organization.
- A
copy of the document stating the appointment of the legal
representative of the organization in Ecuador.
Validity:
Two years.
|
Cultural Exchange Visas |
Teachers
appointed to, or students participating in, exchange programs
require:
- Application
from the Ecuadorian authority sponsoring the student/teachers
visit.
- A
copy of the Agreement under which the program is carried out.
- Teachers
must sign a document stating that she/he will not receive
any Ecuadorian funds for his/her work.
Validity:
One year.
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Tourism, Business and other
activities for more than 90 days and Up to 180 Days |
Foreigners
who need to stay in Ecuador for over 90 days, for activities such
as tourism, sports, studies, science and research, art, or business,
will require:
- Certificate
of financial solvency to the satisfaction of the Consular
Officer (either a bank letter stating the applicant’s
monthly balance or a personal guaranty of an Ecuadorian citizen
or a foreigner residing in Ecuador in a duly notarized document
or a certificate stating the applicant’s income or any
other document that proves the applicant has enough funds
for his stay in Ecuador).
Validity:
90 to 180 days.
Fee:
$50 US. Except for citizens from Spain, Paraguay, Denmark and
Colombia.
|
Resident / Immigrant Visas |
Foreign
nationals may apply to settle in Ecuador and obtain the residence.
Resident visas need to be approved by the Immigration Board in
Ecuador, so upon correct presentation of all the documentation
the process may take 4-8 weeks.
There
are different categories, please inquire at the Consulate.
10-I
Retired persons who receive pensions from their native countries
(pension from a stable source, at least US$ 8,000 a year).
10-II
Real estate and securities investors who are willing to invest
in Ecuador the equivalent of at least 350 minimum monthly general
salaries (S.M.V.G.), plus 100 SMVG per dependent, or amount
specified by Consular Officer (in the US at least US$ 15,000).
10-III
Investors in industry who wish to export agricultural products,
livestock, or minerals, provided they bring capital the equivalent
of at least 600 minimum monthly general salaries to Ecuador,
or amount specified by Consular Officer (in the US at least
US$ 25,000).
10-IV
Companies with foreign local agents who possess unlimited power
of attorney to represent the company in Ecuador, provided that
80% of the company's local personnel are Ecuadorian.
10-IV
Technicians or technical
experts under contract with a company established in Ecuador.
10-V
Professionals with university
degrees recognized by a national university, who wish to practice
their profession in Ecuador. Should the applicant's profession
not exist in Ecuador, the degree must be locally certified.
The applicant must also fulfill the requirements for such practice
(e.g. bar).
10-VI
Individuals economically
dependent on spouses or on a bloodrelated family member
(family).
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