Visa Requirements for Chinese Tourists Travel to Ecuador

Chinese tourists will have to comply with new documentation requirements to obtain entry visas starting July 2024.

Ecuador visa requirements for Chinese citizens

Ecuador visa requirements for Chinese citizens

In an effort to facilitate and streamline the process of entering the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador has announced new visa requirements for Chinese citizens wishing to visit Ecuador as tourists. This change, effective immediately, seeks to simplify the arrival of Chinese visitors as of July 2024.

According to Ministerial Agreement No. 0000064, issued on June 11, 2024, all citizens of the People's Republic of China will need to obtain a visa before entering Ecuador. This requirement is applicable exclusively for those entering the country for tourism purposes.

Required Documentation - Visa Requirements for Chinese Tourists

To apply for a visa, Chinese tourists must present the following documents:

Application Procedure:

Those interested should go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility or to any of the Embassies and Consulates of Ecuador in China to start the visa process. Additionally, tour operators and travel agencies are instructed to send lists of Chinese tourists with the required information to the e-mail pablo.chamorro@turismo.gob.ec to expedite the process due to the urgency of the case.

This new requirement is implemented with the objective of ensuring a safe and organized travel experience for Chinese tourists, and will remain in effect until the implementation of a digital platform for visa issuance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility.

For more information about Visa Requirements for Chinese Tourists, interested parties may consult the attached Ministerial Agreement or visit the official website of the Ministry of Tourism at the following link: Press Release Entry of Persons from China

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