Ecuador visas
Whether you need a visa for Ecuador depends on your nationality and on the purpose and length of your stay. Many nationalities may enter visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days, while longer stays and work, study, family reunification or residence require a visa. Visas are granted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana), and most applications are made online through the Ministry's e-VISAS platform.
Ecuadorian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Ecuador — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Ecuador to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Ecuador — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Ecuador.2 visas
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Ecuador as a highly skilled individual.3 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Ecuador long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Ecuadorian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Ecuador — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility / Cancillería del Ecuador)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- United States Dollar (USD)
- Time zone
- Ecuador Time (ECT), UTC-5 on the mainland; Galápagos is UTC-6
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.