Ecuador
Italy
Italy visa for Ecuadorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambquito.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Ecuador
- Embassy of Italy in Quito
Calle La Isla, 111 y Humberto Albornoz, Quito
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- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Guayaquil
Edificio Mirador Oeste, Plaza Lagos Samborondon, Piso 1 Oficina 1.5, Guayaquil
All missions of Italy in Ecuador
Italy has 3 missions in Ecuador, with its embassy in Quito. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Puerto Ayora and Guayaquil.
Italy: visa decisions in Ecuador
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,011 | 7,793 | 3,215 | 29.2% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 12,321 | 8,250 | 4,070 | 33.0% | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 12,396 | 8,118 | 4,278 | 34.5% | 99.9% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Ecuador (Quito) received 12,396 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 8,118. The refusal rate was 34.5%. That is barely different from 2024 (33.0%). The number of applications was almost unchanged (12,321 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 30.9% of the applications lodged in Ecuador that year, from 18.1% at the consulates of Germany to 38.2% at those of Hungary. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Ecuador.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Ecuador, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Ecuador
ItalyEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Before travelling from Ecuador to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ecuadorian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Ecuadorian citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ecuadorian citizens apply
In Ecuador, applications go to the Italian embassy in Quito, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Ecuadorian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Ecuadorian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Ecuadorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Ecuador
Ecuador admits Italian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Where is the Italian embassy in Ecuador?
The Italian embassy in Ecuador is in Quito.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
Ecuador admits Italian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ecuadorian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
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.