Holy See
Ecuador
Ecuador visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Holy See 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 the Holy See
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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.
Citizens of the Holy See 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 citizens of the Holy See can stay in Ecuador
Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ecuador.
Ecuador’s neighbours for citizens of the Holy See
Peru and Colombia admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free.
Ecuadorian citizens travelling to the Holy See
Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Ecuador?
Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for Ecuador: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Ecuador?
Citizens of the Holy See can stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter Ecuador visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Holy See 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.