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Ecuador passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Ecuador passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

48Visa-free

37eVisa

35Visa on arrival

78Visa required

Ecuador passport at a glance

With a Ecuador passport you can enter 48 destinations visa-free and 35 with a visa on arrival, so 83 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 37 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 78 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Ecuador

Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Ecuador passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa-free (30 days)
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa-free (90 days)
Thailand	Visa-free (60 days)
India	eVisa
South Africa	Visa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Ecuador passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	3	17	20	14
Asia	15	13	13	10
Europe	4	0	1	40
North America	15	1	1	6
Oceania	1	4	2	7
South America	10	0	0	1

Longest visa-free stays

Where Ecuador passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Georgia — up to 360 days
Armenia — up to 180 days
El Salvador — up to 180 days
Peru — up to 180 days
Antigua and Barbuda — up to 90 days
Argentina — up to 90 days
Bahamas — up to 90 days
Barbados — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 48

Antigua and Barbuda90 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia180 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados90 days
Belarus30 days
Bolivia90 days
Brazil90 days
Chile90 days
China30 days
Colombia90 days
Dominica21 days
Dominican Rep.
El Salvador180 days
Gambia90 days
Georgia360 days
Grenada90 days
Guyana90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Israel90 days
Jamaica30 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Macau30 days
Malaysia30 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Mongolia30 days
Nicaragua90 days
Palestine
Panama90 days
Paraguay90 days
Peru180 days
Philippines30 days
Russia90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
South Africa90 days
Tajikistan30 days
Thailand60 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Turkey90 days
Ukraine90 days
Uruguay90 days
Venezuela90 days

eVisa 37

Visa on arrival 35

Visa required 78

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Ecuador passport holders visit without a visa?

Ecuador passport holders can visit 48 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina and others. Adding the 35 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 83 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Ecuador passport holders?

35 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Ecuador passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Ecuador passport holders travel with an eVisa?

37 destinations let Ecuador passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Kenya, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia, India, Albania and others.

Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Ecuador passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Ecuador passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Ecuador passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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