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Ecuador visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Ecuador? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: South America

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152Visa-free
46eVisa
0Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Ecuador entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 152 can enter Ecuador visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 46 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

152 of 198 passports can travel to Ecuador without arranging anything before departure.

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Ecuador entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Ecuador
United States of AmericaVisa-free (90 days)
United KingdomVisa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa-free (90 days)
AustraliaVisa-free (90 days)
GermanyVisa-free (90 days)
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)
BrazilVisa-free (90 days)
PhilippineseVisa

Ecuador visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Ecuador.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa310230
Asia320190
Europe44010
North America21020
Oceania14000
South America10010

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 152
eVisa 46

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Ecuador?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 152 can enter visa-free and 46 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Ecuador without a visa?

152 passports have visa-free access to Ecuador, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Ecuador offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Ecuador. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Ecuador eVisa online?

46 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Ecuador. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do South American passport holders need a visa for Ecuador?

Of 11 passports from South America, 10 can enter Ecuador visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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