Foreigners planning to stay in Ecuador for more than 90 days and up to 180 days need to apply for a tourist visa 12-IX, which can be extended 6 more months in Ecuador. This visa is also necessary for foreigners who will get married in Ecuador.
The following documents must be presented:
- Application letter with the purpose of the visit and the resident address of the applicant
- Valid passport
- Medical certificate
- 3 photographs
- 230 US dollars (200 visa, 30 application form)
- Two ways flight ticket
- Nationals of other countries applying for this type of visa in the Nordic and Baltic countries must also present a resident permit
- Free of charge for citizens from Colombia, Spain and Paraguay
Students:
12-IX: For studies up to six months
- Application letter with the purpose of the visit and the resident address of the applicant
- Valid passport
- 3 photographs
- 230 US dollars (200 visa, 30 application)
- Two ways flight ticket
- Certificate of course registration in an educational institution in Ecuador
- Medical certificate
- Certificate of financial solvency
- Free of charge for citizens from Colombia, Spain and Paraguay.
12-IX: Turism and business up to six months
Valid for 6 months with the possibility to extend it 6 more monthsVisa 12-IX status can be changed in Ecuador:
- Application letter with the purpose of the visit and the resident address of the applicant
- Valid passport
- 3 photographs
- 230 US dollars (200 visa, 30 application)
- Two ways flight ticket
- Certificate of financial solvency
- Medical certificate
- Free of charge for citizens from Colombia, Spain and Paraguay.
Another option for Nordic, Baltic, and other citizens not included on the list at the beginning of the page:
Visa 12-X: Tourism and business up to three months
Valid for 3 months with the possibility to extend it 3 more months in Ecuador. Visa 12-X status cannot be changed in Ecuador:
- Application letter with the purpose of the visit and the resident address of the applicant
- Valid passport
- Two ways flight ticket
- Free of charge for citizens of the countries not included on the list above
Visa 12-XI:
(For citizens of the 26 countries mentioned at the beginning of the page)
- Purpose of the visit and residence address of the applicant
- Resident permit in Scandinavia or in the Baltic Countries
- Valid passport for at least six months
- Copy of the two ways flight ticket
- 2 photographs
- For Cuban and Korean citizens is furthermore required 1 photograph.
- USD 60 (30 visa, 30 application form).
WARNING: The holder of this visa, which is valid for a maximum of 90 days, cannot change it for another kind of visa during his/her stay in Ecuador.
Visa 12-XI (still in process)
12-V: For studies up to one year
- Application letter with the purpose of the visit and the resident address of the applicant
- Valid passport
- 3 photographs
- 130 US dollars (100 visa, 30 application form)
- Certificate of course registration in Ecuador
- Medical certificate
- A document showing the student receives a pension, or a legal document signed by a relative stating that the student is supported by his/her family
- If under 18, parents authorization and letter of the host family in Ecuador.
- Free of charge for citizens from Colombia, Spain and Paraguay.
12-VIII: For cultural exchange programmes students
- Application letter from the Responsible of the Exchange Program
- Valid passport
- 3 photographs
- Medical certificate
- Two ways flight ticket
- If under 18, parents authorization
- 80 US dollars (50 visa, 30 application form)
- Free of charge for citizens from Colombia, Spain and Paraguay.
12-VIII: Teachers appointed to exchange programs
(As above)
12-VI: Working visa for professionals, technicians, consultants, legal representatives, government officials
Please contact the Ecuadorian Consulate for further information
- 230 US dollars (200 visa, 30 application form).
- Free of charge for citizens from Colombia, Spain and Paraguay
12-VII: Clergy, volunteer workers, and other members of religious organizations
- Written document from the organization to which the person is going to work for in Ecuador stating the period he/she will stay, explaining why a foreign person is going to work in Ecuador, and a brief description of the tasks he/she will be assigned to in Ecuador.
- 3 photographs
- Medical certificate
- Police certificate with criminal record where the applicant resides
- 180 US dollars (150 visa, 30 application form).
- Free of charge for citizens from Colombia, Spain and Paraguay.
