Ecuador
United States
United States visa for Ecuadorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ec.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Ecuador
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- Embassy of the United States in Guayaquil
Calle Santa Ana y Av. Jose Rodriguez Bonin, Guayaquil
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All missions of the United States in Ecuador
The United States has 3 missions in Ecuador, with its embassy in Quito. Consulates: Guayaquil.
US visas issued to citizens of Ecuador
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 228,784 | 181,628 |
| Student (F, M) | 2,132 | 1,752 |
| Exchange (J) | 7,295 | 6,889 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 1,545 | 1,393 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 493 | 605 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,189 | 1,106 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 570 | 183 |
| Other | 86 | 75 |
| Total | 242,094 | 193,631 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 37.0% | 42.2% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 193,631 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Ecuador, the 9th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 94%, exchange visitor visas 4%. That is 20% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (242,094).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Ecuador received 65,563, 27% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 42.2% for citizens of Ecuador in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 37.0%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Ecuador anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Ecuador.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Ecuador
United StatesEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ecuadorian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Ecuadorian citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Quito and the consulate in Guayaquil, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Ecuadorian citizens
Canada and Mexico require Ecuadorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Ecuador
Ecuador admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Ecuador?
The US embassy in Ecuador is in Quito; there is also a consulate in Guayaquil.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
Ecuador admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ecuadorian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
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.