Costa Rica
Ecuador
Ecuador visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Ecuador: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ecuadorian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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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.
Costa Rican 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Ecuador
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ecuador.
Ecuador’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Peru and Colombia admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Ecuadorian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Ecuador: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Ecuador?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Costa Rica, obtained before travel.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Ecuador visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Ecuador without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.