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Ecuador
Ecuador visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Ecuador admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassyecuador.ca
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ecuadorian citizens travelling to Canada
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Travel advice for Ecuador
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Canadian citizens planning a trip to Ecuador can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Ecuador at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Ecuador (updated 1 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ecuador (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Ecuador
Canadian citizens may stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ecuador.
Ecuador’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Peru and Colombia admit Canadian citizens visa-free.
Ecuadorian citizens travelling to Canada
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
Ecuador admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Ecuador?
Canadian citizens can stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Can Canadian citizens enter Ecuador visa-free?
Yes, Canadian citizens can enter Ecuador without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.