Ecuadorian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Ecuador for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Ecuador for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Ecuador e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Ecuador visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Ecuador tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Ecuador nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Ecuador in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 33 minutes)
- New Haven: The Consulate General of Ecuador in New Haven, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Newark: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Newark, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Phoenix: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Phoenix, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 33 minutes)
- Atlanta: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Boston: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Dallas: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Dallas, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Jersey City: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Jersey City, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Las Vegas: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Las Vegas, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 33 minutes)
- Miami: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Miami, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Minneapolis: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Minneapolis, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New Orleans: The Consulate General of Ecuador in New Orleans, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of Ecuador in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Tampa: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Tampa, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Ecuador in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 33 minutes)
Ecuador visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Ecuador diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Ecuador from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 341,157 | N/A |
| 2009 | 341,157 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 348,191 | 2.06% |
| 2011 | 341,157 | -2.02% |
| 2012 | 334,123 | -2.06% |
| 2013 | 344,674 | 3.16% |
| 2014 | 369,294 | 7.14% |
| 2015 | 344,674 | -6.67% |
| 2016 | 341,157 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 369,294 | 8.25% |
| 2018 | 351,709 | -4.76% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Ecuador & United States comparison
Ecuador's area is approximately 248,360 km2 (95,892 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 36.83 times bigger than Ecuador.
As of October 2025, Ecuador's population is ~19.0 million people - 321,756,839 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Ecuador & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Ecuador | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 19,010,390 | 340,767,229 | 321.8 million fewer people live in Ecuador than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 145 | 273 | Ecuador has 128 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 53 | 134 | Ecuador passport holders visit 81 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 110 | 1147 | Ecuadorian hosts 1037 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Ecuador in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Ecuador in 2018 was approximately 351,709.
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- Travel time: 8 hours 29 minutes
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