02 September 2025

Ecuador announces new transit visa requirement for nationals of 45 jurisdictions

Effective 1 September 2025, nationals of 45 jurisdictions are required to obtain a transit visa before transiting through Ecuador. This requirement applies to individuals transiting by air, land or sea. Ecuador now requires transit visas for nationals of 45 jurisdictions, irrespective of the duration of their transit through the country. These individuals are required to apply for their visas via the official eVISAS Ecuador portal.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2025-1782