Ecuador
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Spain visa for Ecuadorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in Ecuador
- Embassy of Spain in Quito
General Francisco Salazar E12-73, Quito
- Consulate General of Spain in Quito
La Pinta, Quito
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All missions of Spain in Ecuador
Spain has 3 missions in Ecuador, with its embassy in Quito. Consulates: Quito and Guayaquil.
Spain: visa decisions in Ecuador
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67,979 | 49,840 | 16,051 | 24.3% | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 76,692 | 52,984 | 22,228 | 29.5% | 21.9% |
| 2025 | 80,504 | 53,241 | 24,401 | 31.4% | 34.2% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Ecuador (Quito and Guayaquil) received 80,504 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 53,241. 31.4% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 29.5%: the rate rose by 1.9 points. Applications rose by 5% compared with 2024 (76,692).
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. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 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
Spanish citizens travelling to Ecuador
SpainEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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.
Ecuadorian citizens planning a trip to Spain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Ecuadorian citizens can stay in Spain
How long Ecuadorian citizens may stay in Spain 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 Spanish embassy in Quito and the consulates in Quito and Guayaquil, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Ecuadorian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Ecuadorian citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Ecuadorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Ecuador
Spanish citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Ecuador?
The Spanish embassy in Ecuador is in Quito; there are also consulates in Quito and Guayaquil.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
Spanish citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Ecuadorian citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Spain 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.