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Ecuador travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

Landscape view of Ecuador
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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to Ecuador. Ecuador is Open for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Ecuador. Ecuador is part of South America with main city at Quito. Its Developing country with a population of 17M people. The main currency is US Dollar. The languages spoken are Spanish.
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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Ecuador

Exercise a high degree of caution

Avoid demonstrations that may occur due to the current political situation. The Cotopaxi volcano is showing signs of increased activity. Monitor local media and follow the Ecuadorian Government's official advice. See 'Safety'. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Ecuador overall due to high levels of crime. Higher levels apply in some areas.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Ecuador

Open for travel

For entry into Ecuador

International travel to Ecuador is permitted. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.

Other restrictions

Those traveling to the Galapagos Islands must present proof of a hotel booking or an invitation letter from a host if staying with a resident. National and foreign tourists must also provide evidence of a return flight. Additionally, travel health insurance is required for foreign tourists.
These requirements only apply to those traveling to the Galapagos Islands.

Other medical measures

All passengers are subject to health screening on arrival, such as temperature checks and visual assessment. Those who display COVID-19 related symptoms may be administered a rapid antigen test on arrival. Those testing positive will be monitored by the Ministry of Public Health, isolation is not required.

Additional documents required

A completed 'traveler health declaration' must be presented on arrival.
Additionally, those traveling to the Galapagos Islands must complete a 'Galapagos transit control card' at least 24 hours before departure. - Traveler health declaration - Galapagos transit control card
For more details Foreign Travel Advice, United Kingdom

Government measures

Although restrictions are gradually lifting, proof of vaccination is still required to access non-essential services and to attend events. More relaxed or restrictive guidance may be in effect depending on the region visited. Information relating to the COVID-19 response in Ecuador can be found, in Spanish, at https://www.gestionderiesgos.gob.ec/resoluciones-coe/

Use of masks

Face masks are not required but the use of a mask or covering is recommended when in public spaces. More restrictive or relaxed guidance may be in effect depending on the municipality visited.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating with reduced capacity for vaccinated travelers.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open with reduced capacity for vaccinated customers.

Bars

Bars are open with reduced capacity for vaccinated customers.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs remain closed to limit the rate of transmission.

Shops

Shops are open with reduced capacity and with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing. Non-essential shops are open for vaccinated customers.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Ecuador

๐Ÿšซ Destination No quarantine
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Some Visitors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Fully Open
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational transport
๐Ÿ“… events Allowed

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