Ecuador Visa-free entry (90 days): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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Free (exempt) · Tourist visa: US$50

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Ecuador Visa-free entry (90 days) at a glance

Government visa fee: Free
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Immediate at border
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: Singapore nationals and most visa-exempt nationalities (India status uncertain - verify)
Arrival card: None (Galápagos Transit Control Card US$20 + national park fee US$200 from Aug 2024)

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to Ecuador?

Travellers from Almost all nationalities 90 days per year: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, all Latin America etc. Visa REQUIRED for: India, China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Nigeria, Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela and a few others (some exempt if holding US/Canada/UK/Schengen visa). can generally enter Ecuador without a visa. Singapore nationals and most visa-exempt nationalities (India status uncertain - verify)

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Almost all nationalities 90 days per year: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, all Latin America etc. Visa REQUIRED for: India, China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Nigeria, Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela and a few others (some exempt if holding US/Canada/UK/Schengen visa). do not require a visa for Ecuador for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana Ecuador) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Ecuador visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — Ecuador generally grants VISA-FREE tourist entry of up to 90 days per 12 months to most nationalities including Singapore. India's status has tightened - Indian nationals may face a visa requirement, obtainable online/consular; verify current status before booking. Yellow fever vaccination is needed for Amazon regions.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

Visa-free entry (90 days)

Official fee: Free

Validity: Per 12-month period
Max stay: 90 days
Time to approval: Immediate at border
Processing time: Immediate at border
Where to apply: https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/

Who needs it: Singapore nationals and most visa-exempt nationalities (India status uncertain - verify)

Visa-free: Almost all nationalities 90 days per year: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, South Africa, all Latin America etc. Visa REQUIRED for: India, China, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Nigeria, Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela and a few others (some exempt if holding US/Canada/UK/Schengen visa).

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months
Proof of onward/return travel
Proof of sufficient funds
Yellow fever certificate (for Amazon regions)

Arrival card: None (Galápagos Transit Control Card US$20 + national park fee US$200 from Aug 2024)

Extra charges: None

Galápagos has separate fees.

Source: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana Ecuador · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist visa (12-IX / consular)

Official fee: US$50 application + US$50–100 issuance (approx.)

Validity: 90 days to enter
Max stay: 90 days
Processing time: 2–4 weeks
Where to apply: Ecuadorian consulate covering your residence (Singapore: honorary consulate / consulate in Jakarta or New Delhi); online pre-registration at consuladovirtual.gob.ec

Who needs it: India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Nigeria, Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela and other listed nationals — some exempt if holding valid US/Canada/UK/Schengen visa (India: exempt with US/Schengen visa).

Required documents

Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
Recent passport photo (white background)
Confirmed return/onward flight
Accommodation booking
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
Visa application form
Photo
Employment / income proof
Itinerary

Arrival card: None

Indians with a US or Schengen visa enter visa-free.

Source: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores Ecuador · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist Visa (if required for Indians)

Validity: Multiple entry within validity
Max stay: 90 days
Where to apply: https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/

Who needs it: Indian passport holders where a visa is required

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months beyond stay
Recent passport photos (white background)
Completed application form
Round-trip itinerary
Proof of accommodation
Proof of sufficient funds
Travel health insurance (min EUR 30,000 recommended)
Yellow fever certificate (for Amazon regions)

Extra charges: Service charges may apply

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Singapore nationals and most visa-exempt nationalities (India status uncertain - verify)

Ecuador visa requirements by nationality

Top 30 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa required	90 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Ecuador visa — frequently asked questions

No visa is needed — Singaporeans can enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Ecuador, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days.

Yes — Filipinos need an e-Visa for Ecuador, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Chinese nationals need an e-Visa for Ecuador, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

The official government fee for the Tourist visa (12-IX / consular) is US$50 application + US$50–100 issuance (approx.). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Tourist visa (12-IX / consular): 2–4 weeks. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages; Recent passport photo (white background); Confirmed return/onward flight; Accommodation booking; Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement); Visa application form. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

No. Singapore nationals get visa-free tourist entry, cumulative 90 days within a 12-month period.

Status has tightened and reports conflict; Indian nationals may need a visa (online/consular). Verify current requirements before booking.

Up to 90 days cumulatively within any 12-month period.

Yes for travel to Amazon basin regions; administer at least 10 days before entry.

Recommended (often minimum EUR 30,000 medical coverage).

At least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

No standard visa on arrival; exempt nationalities simply enter visa-free, others must arrange a visa in advance.

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