How many days can a tourist stay in Ecuador?

Tourists can stay up to 90 days per visa year in Ecuador. The visa year starts on your first entry date and runs for 365 days. Days are cumulative — if you leave and re-enter, your count continues from where you left off.

What is the fine for overstaying your visa in Ecuador?

The fine for overstaying your tourist visa in Ecuador is $482 USD. This fine must be paid before you can leave the country. You can avoid it by extending your visa between days 80 and 90 for approximately $150.

When can you extend a tourist visa in Ecuador?

You can extend your Ecuador tourist visa between day 80 and day 90 of your visa year. The extension costs approximately $150 and must be done at a Servicios de Apoyo Migratorio (SAM) office. After day 90, extensions are no longer possible.

How does the Ecuador visa year work?

Your Ecuador visa year starts on your first entry date and lasts 365 days. You get 90 days within that window. When the 365-day period ends, your next visa year starts on your next actual entry into Ecuador, not automatically on the anniversary date.

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