Ministry of Tourism

April 2, 2024

Remember that all foreigners that visit Ecuador, entering through land borders from Colombia and Peru, must present a criminal record from every country they have lived in, in the last five years. This documentation must be legalised.

To check the general entry requirements to Ecuador please visit the following link:

https://www.migracion.gob.ec/requisitos-ingreso-y-salida/

If you are a tourist, and do not count with a a legalised police record, you will need to request, 48 hours in advance of entering Ecuador, an exceptional authorisation for foreigners travelling as tourists, sending the following information to this email: ayuda.turistas@turismo.gob.ec

• Entry date to Ecuador
• Exit date from Ecuador
• Copy of your passport
• Information of which border control you will enter Ecuador
• Details or itinerary of the activities you plan to carry out in Ecuador
• Copies of any reservations (legally registered tour operators or accommodation).

Prepare your documents with enough time in advance and enjoy your stay in Ecuador!