New Zealand
Ecuador
Ecuador visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.
- 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 New Zealand
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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.
New Zealand 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).
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Ecuador
New Zealand citizens may stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ecuador.
Ecuador’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Peru and Colombia admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Ecuadorian citizens travelling to New Zealand
New Zealand requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
New Zealand citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Ecuador?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
New Zealand requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Ecuador visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand 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.