Passport and documents
The official travel guide says a passport valid for six months is required to enter Ecuador.
Source: ecuador.travel · Checked on 11 Nov
Arriving in Ecuador: entry, connectivity and transport
Check travel documents, connectivity options and official routes before your trip.
Information from official sources, checked on the dates shown. It may change; confirm each detail with its source before travelling.
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Documents, visa, stay and customs.
Passport and documents
South American visitors may present a national identity card, according to the official guide.
Source: ecuador.travel · Checked on 11 Nov
Visa requirements
Visa requirements depend on nationality. Check the rule for your passport before travelling.
Source: ecuador.travel · Checked on 11 Nov
Visa requirements
Migration rules allow tourists up to 90 days; some South American nationalities have a different limit under the regulation.
Source: www.cancilleria.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Customs and baggage
Up to 3 litres of alcohol may enter as a personal effect. Declare cash and valuables of USD 10,000 or more using the FRA.
Source: www.aduana.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Visa requirements
The Ministry lists nationals of Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, India, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Nepal, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Senegal, Syria, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Vietnam, Yemen, Haiti, the Republic of the Congo, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Albania, Chad, Guinea-Bissau, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan and the People’s Republic of China as requiring a visa to enter Ecuador. A transit visa also applies to these nationalities from September 2025.
Source: www.cancilleria.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Prepaid SIM and eSIM information.
Claro
SIM cardClaro lists a new prepaid SIM for USD 4, including tax. Identity registration is mandatory, and the operator provides passport activation instructions.
Source: www.claro.com.ecwww.arcotel.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Tigo (OTECEL)
SIM cardTigo says it can validate a passport at a Customer Centre to activate a line. We could not confirm a current SIM price or a published first bundle for visitors.
Source: ayuda.movistar.com.ecwww.arcotel.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
CNT
SIM cardCNT lists its Prepago Plus SIM for USD 3.08 including tax. We could not confirm where visitors can buy it or whether a foreign passport is accepted for activation.
Source: cnt.com.ecwww.arcotel.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Claro
eSIMClaro lists eSIM for new, ported or replacement prepaid lines.
Source: www.claro.com.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
CNT
eSIMCNT lists a prepaid traveller eSIM for 15 U.S. dollars including tax; it is sold at CNT agencies in the direct CIS channel.
Source: cnt.com.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Official routes from Quito and Guayaquil.
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIO
Quito / Tababela
Authorized taxi
The municipal guide says authorised cooperatives operate around the clock and identifies the terminal’s official stands. We do not have the trip fare in the information checked.
Source: visitquito.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Bus service
The municipal guide lists buses to Río Coca, Quitumbe and Carcelén. The current airport fare could not be confirmed.
Source: visitquito.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Transport service
The municipal guide includes ride-hailing from the airport and says to check the meeting point, driver, plate and vehicle.
Source: visitquito.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYE
Guayaquil
Authorized taxi
The airport places taxis outside domestic and international arrivals; card payments are made at the cooperative office in international arrivals. We could not confirm a trip fare in text.
Source: www.tagsa.aero · Checked on 11 Nov
Ride-hailing pickup
Guayaquil’s official guide says Uber is available at arrivals; we couldn't find the fare on the source page checked.
Source: turismo.guayaquil.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
U.S. dollars, exchange and taxes.
Currency and cash
The U.S. dollar is legal tender. The Central Bank describes U.S. dollar banknotes and fractional coins in use.
Source: www.bce.fin.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Exchange rate
Ecuador has no USD exchange rate against a domestic currency. The Central Bank publishes other currencies against the dollar.
Source: www.bce.fin.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Money and payments
The Central Bank offers an exchange service for dollar banknotes and fractional coins; check conditions and availability before visiting.
Source: www.bce.fin.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Taxes
The SRI page consulted lists current rates of 0% and 13%; check the receipt for the rate that applies to each good or service.
Source: www.sri.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Taxes
The SRI provides a 0% rate for lodging services to foreign tourists under its published tax conditions.
Source: www.sri.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Card payments
Produbanco’s tariff effective October 2025 lists a final fee of 4.60 U.S. dollars for foreign customers withdrawing with a credit card at its ATMs.
Source: www.produbanco.com.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Urban transport payment methods and fares.
Quito
The municipal guide lists Tarjeta Ciudad and QR; the Cuenta Ciudad account and app allow users to check balances and top up.
Source: visitquito.ecmetrodequito.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Guayaquil
In 2026 the City says registered La Guayaca users keep a fare of 0.30 U.S. dollars. We could not confirm the current standard fare for visitors.
Source: turismo.guayaquil.gob.ecguayaquil.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Emergency and consumer services.
Integrated emergency response, including police and ambulance
Source: www.ecu911.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Ombudsman's Office consumer assistance
Source: eduderechos.dpe.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Tourist Police
Source: www.policia.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov
Distances and routes from Quito.
Baños de Agua Santa
From Quito · 193 km
Take a bus from Quitumbe Bus Terminal.
Source: ecuador.travel · Checked on 11 Nov
Otavalo
From Quito · 90 km
Interprovincial bus from Quito’s bus terminals; the official page lists daily departures.
Source: ecuador.travel · Checked on 11 Nov
Tena
From Quito · 193 km
Interprovincial bus; the official page estimates 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Source: ecuador.travel · Checked on 11 Nov
Esmeraldas
From Quito · 318 km
Ecuador Travel lists the E20 road or a flight to Carlos Concha Torres Airport.
Source: ecuador.travel · Checked on 11 Nov
Muisne
From Quito · 344 km
Source: ecuador.travel · Checked on 11 Nov
El Coca (Francisco de Orellana)
From Quito · 290 km
Take a bus from Quitumbe or Carcelén, or fly from Mariscal Sucre Airport. The Environment Ministry lists Francisco de Orellana/Coca 290 km from Quito.
Source: ecuador.travelwww.ambiente.gob.ec · Checked on 11 Nov