Entry Requirements & Customs

Passports

For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the "Foreign Entry Requirement" Web page of the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov.

Visas

Ecuadorian visas are not required for citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Germany, and Switzerland. Upon entry, you will automatically be granted permission to stay for up to 90 days. Technically, to enter the country you need a passport that is valid for more than 6 months, a return ticket, and proof of how you plan to support yourself while you're in Ecuador, but I've never seen a Customs official ask for the last two requirements. If you plan on spending more than 90 days here, you will need to apply for a visa at your local embassy. Requirements include a passport valid for more than 6 months, a police certificate with criminal record from the state or province in which you currently live, a medical certificate, a return ticket, and two photographs.

Ecuadorian Embassy Locations
In the U.S.: 2535 15th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 (tel. 202/234-7200; fax 202/667-3482)

In Canada: 50 O'Connor St., Suite 316, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2 (tel. 613/563-8206; fax 613/235-5776)

In the U.K.: 3 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 0LS (tel. 020/7584-8084; fax 020/7823-9701)

In Australia: 6 Pindari Crescent, O'Malley, ACT 2606 (tel. 628/64021; fax 628/61231)