Documents required for travel
Ecuadorians
Passport or valid ID that proves the Ecuadorian nationality.
Foreigners or residents
- Valid and current passport with its visa.
- CAN Y MERCOSUR: passport or identification.
- Andean card.
Citizens who require a visa to enter Ecuador
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Senegal and Cuba.
It is very likely that the country’s immigration office will request the return ticket in order to verify that the stay does not exceed the 90 days allowed for tourists.
Vaccines
For your safety you need to have the yellow fever vaccine.
For emergencies
When traveling with a Smartphone, you can install the free application ‘ECU 911’ of the Integrated Security Service to be attended immediately. Dial 911 and report any emergency or illegal act.
In Protected Areas:
All-Natural Protected Areas of Ecuador are free, except for the Galapagos National Park. (Consider that the Ministry of the Environment can change this policy at any time).
To visit Protected Areas, you must do it with the help of a Travel Agency and / or Tour Operator, which provides the guidance service with professionals certified by the tourism authority.
Other recommendations:
- Maintain frequent communication with family and friends.
- Always leave valuable objects in the hotel safe.
- Be cautious when visiting crowded places or when going to bars or clubs.
When requesting information, you must request it at the hotel reception, tourist operators or friends residing in the destination you are visiting. If possible, do not consult strangers.
