Ecuador: Transit Visa Requirement for Visa Nationals Implemented

Effective immediately, all travelers holding passports from countries that require a visa to enter Ecuador must obtain a Transit Visa (referred to as Visa de Transeúnte) to transit through Ecuadorian airports. Previously, such nationals could transit without a visa provided they remained within the international transit area and did not clear immigration or customs. This exemption has now been revoked. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility has yet to release detailed procedures and requirements for obtaining the Transit Visa. An official regulation outlining these requirements is expected to be published soon. Until formal guidance is issued, affected travelers should consult the nearest Ecuadorian consulate for assistance.