Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to Ecuador.
- SHORT STAYVISA-FREEON ARRIVALVisa-free tourist entry (short stay on arrival)Nationals of most countries can enter Ecuador for tourism without a visa, receiving a permitted stay stamped in their passport on arrival.View visa details
- SHORT STAYUP TO 90 DAYSTourist visitor visa (90 days)A pre-arrival tourist visa required from nationals of certain special-regime countries, allowing a tourism stay of up to 90 days in Ecuador.View visa details
- SHORT STAYTRANSITTransit visitor visaA short transit visa for nationals of specified countries passing through Ecuadorian territory on their way to another destination.View visa details
- WORKEMPLOYMENT CONTRACTTWO YEARSTemporary residence work visa (employment)A two-year temporary residence visa for foreign nationals working in Ecuador under an employment contract with a local employer.View visa details
- WORKSELF-EMPLOYEDTWO YEARSTemporary residence visa for autonomous work and professional servicesA two-year temporary residence visa for self-employed professionals, consultants and those working under a letter of sponsorship for their services in Ecuador.View visa details
- STUDYSTUDENTSTEMPORARY RESIDENCEStudent temporary residence visaA temporary residence visa for foreign nationals studying or doing internships at an Ecuadorian educational institution.View visa details
- FAMILYDEPENDANTSFamily sponsorship visa (amparo)A dependant visa for the spouse, partner or children of a temporary residence visa holder in Ecuador, allowing them to live in the country together.View visa details
- FAMILYSPOUSEPERMANENTPermanent residence by marriage or common-law unionAn indefinite residence visa for the spouse or common-law partner of an Ecuadorian citizen or permanent resident, granting the right to settle in Ecuador.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTMENTTWO YEARSInvestor temporary residence visaA two-year temporary residence visa for foreign nationals who invest in property, deposits or shares in Ecuador.View visa details
- BUSINESSINDEPENDENT INCOMERentista (independent income) visaA temporary residence visa for people with stable income from abroad, such as pensions or rents, who can support themselves while living in Ecuador.View visa details
- BUSINESSREMOTE WORKDigital nomad visa (rentista for remote work)A remote-work residence visa for people working online for foreign employers or clients while living in Ecuador.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTPERMANENTAFTER 21 MONTHSPermanent residence (after 21 months of temporary residence)Indefinite residence for foreign nationals who have held temporary residence in Ecuador for more than 21 months, allowing them to settle permanently.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTCITIZENSHIPLONG-TERM RESIDENTSEcuadorian nationality by naturalisationAcquisition of Ecuadorian nationality by naturalisation letter for eligible long-term residents seeking full citizenship.View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
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