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The government of Ecuador informed about the new transient visa, as a new entry requirement to the country that, some nationalities must comply.
First I must indicate that, This new visa is not the same as the same nationalities to visit Ecuador as a tourist, for the maximum period of 90 days.
The transient visa will allow travelers from 45 countries can use Ecuador as an intermediate point while traveling by air, land or sea to a third country, something similar to a transit visa.
Ecuador implements the transient visa
From 1 September 2025, Ecuador implements new requirement for travelers from certain countries. If you are from any of the following nations, You will need to apply for a Temporary Transient Visitor Visa before your trip. (It cannot be processed upon arrival as it may take several days for approval.):
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Bangladesh
- Cameroon
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Philippines
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Kenya
- India
- Irak
- Iran
- Libya
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Nepal
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Senegal
- Syria
- Sri Lanka
- Somalia
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Haiti
- Republic of Congo
- Small
- Ivory Coast
- Myanmar
- Uzbekistan
- Tajikistan
- Albania
- Chad
- Guinea Bissau
- Kyrgyzstan
- Mauritania
- Sierra Leone
- Sudan
- South Sudan
- People's Republic of China.
How to process the non-resident visa?
The application process must be done online and from outside Ecuador. You can start the process through this link: https://serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec
Cost
Keep in mind that the procedure has two costs:
- Application form: USD 50
- Temporary Transient Visitor Visa: USD 30
The total sum is USD 80.
This change, announced by the Ministry of Foreign Relations and Human Mobility of Ecuador, seeks to strengthen the country's security and immigration control.
If your country of origin is on the list, Make sure you complete this procedure in advance to avoid any inconvenience to your travel plans..
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