According to the Ecuadorian Organic Law on Human Mobility, all passengers from restricted nationalities visiting Ecuador must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa, even if they do not disembark from the vessel.
Restricted Nationalities in Ecuador:
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Angola
- Bangladesh
- Cameroon
- China
- North Korea
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Philippines
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Haiti
- India
- Iraq
- Iran
- Kenya
- Libya
- Mali
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Republic of Sierra Leone
- Republic of Sudan
- South Sudan
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Republic of Guinea-Bissau
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan)
- Senegal
- Syria
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Tajikistan
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
It is crucial that the visa application is submitted a minimum of 20 days prior to the cruise’s arrival in Ecuadorian waters.
Requirements:
- Valid passport with a minimum validity of six months.
- Apostilled or legalised criminal record certificate from your country of origin or residence. If not in Spanish, it must be translated by an authorized professional.
- Proof of sufficient funds, at least one basic salary (USD 470) shown through bank statements from the last three months.
- Documentation that proves your destination to a third country, with Shipping Agent advisory letter.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out at [email protected]