Ecuadorian visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Ecuador for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Ecuador for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Ecuador e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Ecuador visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Ecuador tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss 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 Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Ecuador nearest your place of residence.
- Bern: The Embassy of Ecuador in Bern, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 26 minutes)
- Lausanne: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Lausanne, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 26 minutes)
- Basel: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Basel, Switzerland (Working hours: Close now. Open in 26 minutes)
Ecuador visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ecuador diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Ecuador from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11,472 | N/A |
| 2009 | 11,356 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 11,240 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 11,008 | -2.06% |
| 2012 | 12,051 | 9.47% |
| 2013 | 11,472 | -4.80% |
| 2014 | 12,167 | 6.06% |
| 2015 | 11,703 | -3.81% |
| 2016 | 12,051 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 11,008 | -8.65% |
| 2018 | 11,588 | 5.27% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ecuador & Switzerland comparison
Ecuador's area is approximately 248,360 km2 (95,892 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 6.29 times smaller than Ecuador.
As of November 2025, Ecuador's population is ~19.0 million people - 10,035,547 more people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Ecuador & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ecuador | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 19,010,390 | 8,974,843 | 10.0 million more people live in Ecuador than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 145 | 146 | Ecuador has 1 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 53 | 142 | Ecuador passport holders visit 89 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 110 | 268 | Ecuadorian hosts 158 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Ecuador in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Ecuador in 2018 was approximately 11,588.
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- Travel time: 20 hours 39 minutes
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