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A U.S. passport with remaining validity of at least six months is required to enter Ecuador. A valid U.S. passport is required to depart Ecuador. Tourists must also provide evidence of return or onward travel. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for a stay of 90 days or less. Those planning a longer visit must obtain a visa in advance. Travelers who stay in Ecuador beyond the allowed entry time may be barred from re-entering Ecuador in the future.

U.S. citizens whose passports are lost or stolen in Ecuador can obtain a new passport at the U.S. Embassy in Quito or the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil and present it, together with a police report of the loss or theft, to the main immigration offices in those cities to obtain permission to depart.

For further information regarding entry, exit, and Customs requirements, travelers should contact the Ecuadorian Embassy or the nearest Ecuadorian consulate at the contact information listed below.

In an effort to combat international abduction of minors, many governments, including Ecuador’s, have initiated procedures at entry/exit points. These often include requiring documentary evidence of relationship and permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present. Having such documentation on hand, even if not required, may facilitate entry or departure.
There are additional requirements for Ecuadorian-Americans and minors not traveling with both parents. These travelers should consult the Country Specific Information Sheet (https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/ecuador.html).

To work in Ecuador for more than one year, U.S. citizens are required to obtain specific types of visas. For further information regarding visas and the visa application process, travelers should contact the Ecuadorian Embassy or one of the Ecuadorian consulates listed below.
 
Ecuadorian Embassy                                  (202) 234-7200
2535 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009

Ecuadorian Consulate, Atlanta                 (404) 841-2276
3495 Piedmont Road NE.
Building 12, Suite 105
Atlanta, GA 30305

Ecuadorian Consulate, Chicago               (312) 338-1002
30 South Michigan Ave., Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60603

Ecuadorian Consulate, Houston               (713) 572-8731
13130 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77079

Ecuadorian Consulate, Los Angeles        (323) 658-6020
8484 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 540
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Ecuadorian Consulate, Miami                    (305) 539-8214
117 N.W. 42nd. Avenue
Suites CU-4 and CU-5
Miami, FL 33126

Ecuadorian Consulate, Minneapolis         (612) 721-6468
43 Main Street, S.E., Suite 135
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Ecuadorian Consulate, New Haven          (203) 752-1947
1 Church Street,  #104
New Haven, CT 06510

Ecuadorian Consulate, Newark                  (973) 344-6900
400 Market Street, 4th Floor
Newark, NJ 07105

Ecuadorian Consulate, New York               (212) 808-0170
800 Second Ave, Room 600
New York, NY 10017

Ecuadorian Consulate, Phoenix                 (602) 535-5567
645 E. Mississippi Ave., Suite 132
Phoenix, AZ 85012

U.S. Companies that require travel of foreign businesspersons to the United States should be advised that all travelers must comply with U.S. entry requirements. Visa applicants may go to the following links for information on the visa application process in Ecuador.

State Department Visa Website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/

U.S. Embassy in Ecuador Appointment Website (https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-US/countries_list/niv).

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