🇪🇨 Ecuador visa requirements for Eritrean citizens
Eritrean citizens need an e-visa for Ecuador, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Eritrea passport holders
Before traveling to Ecuador, Eritrean citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Ecuador government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Ecuador immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Eritrean passport ranks #187 worldwide, opening 40 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (11 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Ecuador is not among them — it is one of the 109 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Ecuadorean citizens traveling to Eritrea face a different rule: visa required.
Across South America as a whole, 1 of 12 destinations are open to Eritrean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Ecuador
- Capital
- Quito
- Region
- South America
- Currency
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
Eritrean citizens need an e-visa for Ecuador, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Eritrean citizens apply online for entry to Ecuador?
Yes. Ecuador offers an online e-visa for Eritrea passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Ecuador?
The currency in Ecuador is the United States dollar ($). The capital city is Quito.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Eritrean citizens traveling to Ecuador. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Ecuador embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.