Ecuador Visa

The information above is for informational purposes only. All travelers should check to see if entry requirements and fees have changed.

Getting a Visa

If you come to Ecuador as a tourist or on a business trip, you do not need a visa for a stay up to 90 days in a 12 month-period (chronological year), unless you are a citizen (passport holder) from one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, or Somalia.

As of September 2017, all tourists entering Ecuador must show proof of “travel health insurance” (doctor, accident, and death) valid during their stay in Ecuador. Without proof of such insurance, travelers may be required to purchase insurance upon entry to Ecuador.

Entry Requirements

  • Your passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay.
  • You must have tickets and documents for return or onward travel.
  • We recommend at least 2 blank pages in your passport per country visited.

Galapagos Transit Control Card (TCT)

All tourists visiting the Galapagos are required to have a $20 Transit Control Card (TCT). The Transit Control Card (TCT) must be completed on-line at least 1 day before departure.

Many cruise tour operators include the card in their services, so check with us first. If you are doing and Island Hopping Tour, you will need to get your TCT.

Starting Thursday, May 29, 2025, all travelers must get their Transit Control Card (TCT) online before going to the Galapagos. This mandatory document is required for all travelers and incomers. The new online system, created by the Galapagos government, makes it easier and faster to get the TCT.  If you get the TCT at the airport, it is payable in cash only.

To obtain the TCT, travelers will need to:

  1. Go to: https://siig-cgreg.gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec
  2. Accept the data policy.
  3. Watch a mandatory video outlining Galapagos entry regulations.
  4. Fill out a personal information form and confirm email address.
  5. Submit travel and accommodation details.
  6. Accept the terms and complete payment using a credit or debit card ($20/person).
  7. Click “Refresh Site” to activate the QR code download.
  8. Download the TCT after payment (and receive a copy by email).

At the airport, passengers must present:

  • The TCT (printed or digital
  • A valid passport
  • Round-trip Galapagos flights
  • Arrive 3 hours before departure

Galapagos National Park Fees

All tourists are required to pay the Galapagos National Park fees of $200/adult or $100/child. The fees are payable in cash only on arrival at the Galapagos airport.

Many cruise tour operators include the park fees in their services, so check with us first. If you are doing and Island Hopping Tour, you will need to pay for your park fees.

Galapagos Declaration of Goods

All visitors to the Galapagos Islands must complete a digital “Declaration of Goods” form online as part of the Galapagos National Park’s ongoing control measures to protect the islands’ unique ecosystem.

1) Who Needs to Complete It?

  • All travelers aged 18 and over arriving in the Galapagos.

2) When and How to Complete It:

  • Complete the form online at https://siabg.abgalapagos.gob.ec/declaraciones/nueva
  • The form can be submitted up to 48 hours before your flight. We strongly recommend completing it the night before departure. Failure to complete it on time may result in delays or other issues when entering the Galapagos National Park.
  • Alternatively, you may use the QR codes available at Quito or Guayaquil airports before boarding.

3) What Information is Required

  • Personal details: name, passport number, flight details.  NOTE:  United States is “Estados Unidos”.
  • Declaration of items being transported (e.g., food, plants, camping gear).
  • Information on visits to areas with domestic or wild animals in the last 72 hours.
  • A correct and valid email address

4) After Submission

  • A digital confirmation will be generated (QR code or registration number), which must be shown to biosecurity inspectors upon arrival in Baltra or San Cristobal.
  • The confirmation code must be shown at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil before airline check-in and again upon arrival in Galapagos.

 

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