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title: Ecuador visa for citizens of Venezuela
description: "Citizens of Venezuela need a visa for Ecuador and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $50. Processing: 15–30 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Ecuador visa for citizens of Venezuela

Citizens of Venezuela need a visa for Ecuador and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/visas/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visa (Tourist)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–30 days
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** $500

## How to apply

1. **Check eligibility and gather documents** — Ensure passport is valid for 6+ months and you have all required documents.
2. **Fill out visa application form online** — Complete the form on the official Ecuadorian consular portal.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the USD 50 fee at the embassy or via bank transfer as instructed.
4. **Schedule an appointment at the Ecuadorian embassy/consulate** — Book a date for personal submission of documents and biometrics.
5. **Attend appointment in person** — Submit all documents, provide biometrics (fingerprints and photo), and hand over passport.
6. **Wait for visa processing** — Processing typically takes 15–30 working days.
7. **Collect passport with visa (or courier delivery)** — Once approved, collect your passport with the visa sticker.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)** (Identity): Original and copy of biodata page
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Fill online and print
- **Passport-sized photographs (2, white background, 3x4 cm)** (Identity): Recent, not older than 6 months
- **Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary** (Travel): With exact dates and flight numbers
- **Hotel reservation or letter of invitation** (Travel): Must cover entire stay
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements last 3 months, minimum balance $500
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): If traveling from or visiting endemic areas
- **Payment receipt of visa fee** (Supporting): Pay at embassy or bank
- **Copy of previous visas (if any)** (Identity, optional): Especially if previously denied
- **Employment letter or proof of economic ties** (Employment, optional): To demonstrate return intention

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $500
- Bank statements (last 3 months)

Equivalent amount in local currency accepted if not USD.

## Good to know

- Visa requirement effective 25 August 2019; Venezuelans must obtain visa in advance from an Ecuadorian embassy or consulate.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documents** — Double-check all documents against the embassy checklist before submission.
- **Not meeting financial requirements** — Ensure bank statements show a minimum balance of $500 for the past 3 months.
- **Criminal record** — Provide police clearance certificate if required by the embassy.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Venezuela need a visa for Ecuador?

Citizens of Venezuela need a visa for Ecuador and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa (Tourist).

### How long can citizens of Venezuela stay in Ecuador?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Ecuador visa cost for citizens of Venezuela?

Government fee: $50.

### How long does Ecuador visa processing take?

Typically 15–30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Venezuela need for Ecuador?

Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages); Completed visa application form; Passport-sized photographs (2, white background, 3x4 cm); Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary; Hotel reservation or letter of invitation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Ecuador?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/visas/

## Sources

- [cancilleria.gob.ec](https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/visas/)

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