Ecuador Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Short-term stays

  Tourist visas for Ecuador

  Getting into Ecuador isn’t difficult. Indeed, only a few nationalities need a visa to enter the country, though you’ll only be permitted to stay for 90 days without extending to a long-term visa. 

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  Long-term visas for Ecuador

  Student, work, and resident visas

  There are two main categories for long-term visas in Ecuador: non-resident and resident. They are given the numbers 12 and 9 respectively, and you’re likely to want to go for the former as it’s easier to obtain and covers most expats’ needs.

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  Registering your visa

  Where to go and what to do

  If you hold any kind of visa other than the standard 12-X tourist visa, you’ll need to go to Quito to register it within 30 days. This can be a pain if you live the other side of the country, but try to see it as a good opportunity to see the capital.

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  Ecuadorian citizenship

  How to get dual nationality

  Ecuador does accept dual nationality - the important thing is to find out whether your birth country does too. Bear in mind however that the process is time consuming and costly.

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