South Korea
Ecuador
Ecuador visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens 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 South Korea
EcuadorSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea visa for citizens of Ecuador
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.
Before travelling from South Korea to Ecuador, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 South Korean citizens can stay in Ecuador
South Korean citizens may stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ecuador.
Ecuador’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Peru and Colombia admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Ecuadorian citizens travelling to South Korea
Ecuadorian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Ecuador: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Ecuador?
South Korean citizens can stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Ecuadorian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Ecuador visa-free?
Yes, South Korean 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.