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In Ecuador, visas fall under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility (MREMH). Its "Visas" page lists the categories published by the ministry, and the official procedure page for the "90-day tourist temporary visitor visa" states that the application is made online only, on the Foreign Ministry's e-VISAS platform, with immediate payment. This page reflects what those official pages state as of September 17, 2026.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana (MREMH) — Ecuador
Submission channel
Online, on the ministry's e-VISAS platform; the official procedure page states that the application is made virtually only
Electronic visa
Yes for the procedure consulted: the application and the payment are made on the ministry's online platform
Portal language
Spanish

Do you need a visa?

Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.

Documented visa types

Temporary visa ("Visa Temporal")
The ministry's page attaches to it the subcategories "Turista 90 días", "Prórroga turista" and "Actos de comercio y otras actividades". Official page (new tab)
Temporary residence visa ("Visa Residencia Temporal")
Category listed on the ministry's "Visas" page; the duration and the conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Permanent residence visa ("Visa Residencia Permanente")
Category listed on the ministry's "Visas" page; the duration and the conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
Diplomatic visa ("Visa Diplomática")
Category listed on the ministry's "Visas" page; the conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
90-day tourist temporary visitor visa
Procedure described on the official page of the procedures guide: application made entirely online with the ministry. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The official page for the procedure "Concesión de visa de visitante temporal turista 90 días" states that the visa application is made virtually only, on the e-VISAS platform of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility.

For each category, the ministry's "Visas" page links to the pages of the official procedures guide and publishes a visa application form in PDF format.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Register on the e-VISAS platform with an email address.
  2. Verify the email address and create a password.
  3. Complete the registration with personal data and accept the terms.
  4. Select "Nuevo Trámite" then "Nueva Visa".
  5. Choose the immigration status and the visa type.
  6. Complete the application with the passport data, the photograph and the supporting documents.
  7. Make the payment the same day, before 11:55 p.m. Ecuador time.
  8. The application then moves to the status "Revisión de Información".

Documents mentioned by the authority

The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17, the procedure page for the "90-day tourist temporary visitor visa" states filing fees of 50 USD and visa issuance fees of 30 USD.

Processing times are not stated on the pages consulted.

After the decision

The pages consulted do not describe what follows the decision; the procedure page states only that the application moves to the status "Revisión de Información" after payment. The authority decides whether to issue or refuse.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Ecuador to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to Ecuador?

It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.

Where is the application filed?

According to the official procedure page consulted, online only, on the e-VISAS platform of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility.

Is there an electronic visa?

For the procedure consulted, the application and the payment are made entirely online on the ministry's platform.

What amounts does the authority state?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17: 50 USD in filing fees and 30 USD for the issuance of the 90-day tourist temporary visitor visa.

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

Prepare my case

This method is the same for every destination. It does not list any document as an official requirement: only the authority’s source is authoritative.

  1. Describe your situation

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  2. Check at the source

    Open the destination’s official source and compare it with your situation before starting a procedure.

  3. Track what is left to do

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The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.