Ecuadorian visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Ecuador for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Ecuador for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Ecuador e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Ecuador visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Ecuador tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Ecuador.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Ecuador.
If you are looking for Ecuador visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Ecuador nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Ecuador in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 18 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 18 minutes)
Ecuador visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ecuador diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Ecuador from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 32,961 | N/A |
| 2009 | 33,304 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 36,051 | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 34,678 | -3.81% |
| 2012 | 33,648 | -2.97% |
| 2013 | 34,678 | 3.06% |
| 2014 | 36,051 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 33,230 | -7.83% |
| 2016 | 33,648 | 1.26% |
| 2017 | 35,708 | 6.12% |
| 2018 | 34,335 | -3.85% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ecuador & Canada comparison
Ecuador's area is approximately 248,360 km2 (95,892 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 36.61 times bigger than Ecuador.
As of October 2025, Ecuador's population is ~19.0 million people - 20,411,289 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Ecuador & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ecuador | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 19,010,390 | 39,421,679 | 20.4 million fewer people live in Ecuador than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 145 | 144 | Ecuador has 1 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 53 | 129 | Ecuador passport holders visit 76 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 110 | 469 | Ecuadorian hosts 359 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Ecuador in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Ecuador in 2018 was approximately 34,335.
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Useful Information
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- Travel time: 13 hours 25 minutes
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