Visa Requirements

US Citizens

Tourist or Business Visa

US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country, but a valid US Passport is required. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.

Tourists from any country in the world do not require a visa to stay in Ecuador for up to 3 months, with the exception of the citizens of the following countries: Algeria, Bangladesh, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, North Korea, South Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Syria, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tunisia, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, and members of the Sikh Sect.

Official and Diplomatic Passport Holders

A visa is required for all US Official and Diplomatic Passport holders.

All applicants must apply in person, in Houston. Call the consulate office at 713-626-4292

Non-US Citizens

Tourist Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Ecuador, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Ecuador Visa Application
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. Copy of round trip ticket or flight itinerary.
  5. Proof of Financial Responsibility (ie, copy of bank statement or traveler’s checks)
  6. Police certificate indicating that there is no record.
  7. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Ecuador, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. Fully completed and signed Ecuador Visa Application
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. Copy of Round Trip Ticket or flight itinerary.
  5. Police certificate indicating that there is no record.
  6. An invitation, which indicates the participation of the applicant in a programmed event if applicable.
  7. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.
  8. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Ecuador, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply: $200.00 per visa, plus a  $30.00 application fee.

Visa Information

The Ecuador Tourist or Business visa is usually valid for ninety days from date of issue, for a period of stay in Ecuador not to exceed 90 days.

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