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Who needs a visa for Ecuador?

Entry rules for Ecuador by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador (MREMH), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 153 countries and territories can visit Ecuador without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 45 need a visa before they travel.

Visa-free
153
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
45

About 5.0 bn people (61% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Ecuador: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of EcuadorReport a change

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Ecuador entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days in a year, extendable once by 90143United States, Indonesia, Russia, MexicoMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador
Visa-free, with conditions90 days in a year, extendable once by 9010Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, PeruMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador
Visa required90 days from entry45India, China, Pakistan, NigeriaMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador

Visa-free for 90 days in a year, extendable once by 90: the US, Indonesia, Russia and 140 more

143 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in a year, extendable once by 90.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador (MREMH), checked Art. 56 El plazo de permanencia para los turistas será de hasta noventa días en el período de un año contado a partir de su primer ingreso, prorrogable por una sola vez hasta por noventa días adicionalesIn English: Art. 56: tourists may stay up to ninety days in a one-year period from their first entry, extendable once by up to ninety more days

Visa-free for 90 days in a year, extendable once by 90 with conditions: Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and 7 more

10 nationalities

May also enter with a national identity card instead of a passport.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador (MREMH), checked Art. 56 El plazo de permanencia para los turistas será de hasta noventa días en el período de un año contado a partir de su primer ingreso, prorrogable por una sola vez hasta por noventa días adicionalesIn English: Art. 56: tourists may stay up to ninety days in a one-year period from their first entry, extendable once by up to ninety more days

Visa required: India, China, Pakistan and 42 more

45 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador (MREMH), checked A todas las personas extranjeras de los países a los cuales el Ecuador les requiere visa previa a su ingreso al país, con el ánimo de realizar actividades turísticas y están prohibidas de realizar actividades laborales: Países de Régimen Especial:In English: All foreigners from countries from which Ecuador requires a visa before entry, for tourism (work is not allowed): Special Regime countries:

Where to apply

Apply only on the official site, serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ecuador, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Ecuador?

It depends on your passport: 153 nationalities are visa-free and 45 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Ecuador?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Ecuador (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador (MREMH), checked 6 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Ecuador?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days in a year, extendable once by 90 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador (MREMH), checked 6 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for an Ecuador visa online?

Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec.

Sources and changes

  1. Tourist visa (90 days) for Special Regime countries, gob.ecgob.ec · checked 6 Nov 2026
  2. Countries that must present a visa to enter Ecuador, Cancilleríacancilleria.gob.ec · checked 6 Nov 2026
  3. e-VISAS application platform, Cancilleríaserviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec · checked 6 Nov 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador (MREMH). No change since.

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