Ecuador Travel Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Entry Requirements for U.S. Citizens: Ecuador

Note: Requirements can change quickly due to immigration policy updates. Verify again right before you travel.

Passport & Visa Requirements

• Passport validity: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into Ecuador.
• Blank pages: At least one blank passport page is required for entry and exit stamps.
• Visa: No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days in any 12-month period for tourism or business.
• Extended stays: To stay longer than 90 days, travelers must apply for a visa extension or a temporary resident visa at the Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility.

Entry Procedures

• Onward/return ticket: Proof of onward or return travel is required upon arrival.
• Proof of funds: Immigration officers may ask travelers to demonstrate sufficient financial means to support their stay.
• Entry card: Travelers receive an entry stamp in their passport; no separate tourist card is issued.
• Galápagos Islands: Travel to the Galápagos requires a round-trip ticket, hotel reservation, proof of medical insurance, payment of a $100 park entrance fee, and a $20 transit control card at departure.

Health & Vaccinations

• Routine vaccinations: No specific vaccinations are required for travelers arriving from the U.S.
• Yellow fever: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
• COVID-19: No proof of vaccination or testing is currently required (as of 2025).
• Travel insurance: Proof of health insurance is required to enter the Galápagos Islands and strongly recommended for mainland Ecuador.

Traveling with Minors

• Parental authorization: Minors under 18 traveling alone or with only one parent must present a notarized letter of consent from the non-traveling parent(s) when exiting Ecuador.

Additional Restrictions & Considerations

• Currency declaration: Amounts over $10,000 USD must be declared when entering or leaving Ecuador.
• Security advisory: The U.S. Department of State currently has a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory for Ecuador due to crime and civil unrest in some areas.
• Local currency: The official currency is the U.S. dollar; bring small denominations as large bills can be hard to use.