Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No | Yes |
Notea) A measles vaccination
certificate is required by all nationals traveling from Germany and Italy and must be shown on arrival. b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Passport NotePassports must be carried at all times.
PassportsPassport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasNot required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
WarningMost visits are trouble-free.
It is advised against all travel to the province of Sucumbios, which borders Colombia. Armed groups are active in this province and there is a risk of kidnapping and crime.
Visitors should exercise caution if traveling to the tourist destination of Baños and certain areas to the west, southwest and northwest of the Tungurahua volcano following major eruptions in July/August 2006, and further eruptions since 23 February 2007.
Since mid-January and mid-March 2007 there has been increased volcanic activity at the Sangay and Reventador volcanoes respectively. It is advised not to attempt to climb either volcano or hike in the immediate surrounding area. Visitors should monitor local media and travel with caution on the main road between Baeza to Lumbaqui.
Street demonstrations, protests and strikes are commonplace in Ecuador, and they sometimes turn violent. Take care to avoid any area in which large crowds are gathering, particularly under present political circumstances.
It is a legal requirement to carry some form of identification with you at all times. A photocopy of your passport is sufficient.
Travelers should be aware of the risks of crime in all areas and take sensible precautions at all times. You should be particularly vigilant in poorer urban areas, after dark and on public transport. It is recommended not to travel alone.
’Express kidnappings’ are on the increase. Visitors should exercise caution when arriving in, and traveling around, Ecuador and be aware of the general risks of crime for visitors.
The threat from terrorism is low. But travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.ukUS Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | Yes | 1 |
| Cholera | 2 | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 3 | N/A |
| Malaria | 4 | N/A |
Health CareThere are plenty of pharmacies in urban areas. Good medical care is available in Quito, Guayaquil, and most of the big cities. Medical facilities outside the major towns are limited. Acute surgical and cardiac services are not available on the Galápagos Islands; therefore, for more serious illnesses, patients may be evacuated to the USA. Health insurance (to include emergency repatriation) is strongly recommended.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers over one year of age arriving from infected areas. Travelers arriving from non-endemic zones should note that vaccination is strongly recommended for travel outside the urban areas, even if an outbreak of the disease has not been reported and they would normally not require a vaccination certificate to enter the country.
2Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Ecuador. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
3Typhoid poses some risk in rural areas.
4Malaria risk, predominantly in the benign
vivax form, is high throughout the year below 1,500m (4,920ft) in 148 cantons in 19 provinces. A high proportion of
falciparum cases in Esmeraldas Province are reportedly resistant to chloroquine. There is no risk in Guayaquil or Quito.
NotesA measles vaccination certificate is required by all nationals traveling from Colombia, Germany, Italy and Venezuela and must be shown upon arrival.
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