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You do not need a visa for Ecuador if you have a Svalbard and Jan Mayen passport

No visa needed

Svalbard and Jan Mayen citizens can enter Ecuador without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to Ecuador Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. Svalbard and Jan Mayen citizens can enter Ecuador without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Ecuador may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Photo: White background, 4x4cm, recent within 6 months
  • Round-trip flight itinerary or travel confirmation
  • Hotel reservation or invitation letter from host
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate if from endemic area

Entry requirements for Svalbard and Jan Mayen travellers

These rules apply specifically to Svalbard and Jan Mayen passport holders entering Ecuador as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory biosecurity declaration for Galapagos Islands

    Travelers aged 18 and older must complete a digital goods declaration form. The form can be submitted up to 72 hours before departure. After submission, travelers receive a QR code to present upon arrival.

    Government of Ecuador Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Required

    Mandatory transit control card is required for Galapagos Islands

    Travelers must complete a transit control card that the Galapagos Government Council issues. Travelers must complete the pre-registration form online at least 24 hours before the flight to issue the transit control card. Travelers can receive this card from the Galapagos Government Council counter in Quito or Guayaquil airports.

    Governing Council of Galapagos Last checked 2026-07-30
  • May be required

    Customs declaration may be required before arrival

    Travelers arriving in Ecuador who are carrying USD 10,000.00 or more in total value must complete the online Customs Declaration Form. This includes cash, checks, money orders, gold, jewelry, precious stones, or items subject to import taxes. The form must be completed a maximum of 72 hours before arrival. All other travelers do not need to complete this form.

    National Custom Service Ecuador Last checked 2026-07-30
  • May be required

    Customs declaration may be required before departure

    Travelers exiting Ecuador who are carrying USD 10,000.00 or more in total value must complete the online Customs Declaration Form. This includes cash, checks, money orders, gold, jewelry, precious stones, or items subject to taxes. The form must be completed a maximum of 72 hours before departure. All other travelers do not need to complete this form.

    National Custom Service Ecuador Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Ecuador

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Ecuador.

    Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Galapagos Islands

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Galapagos Islands.

    Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Ecuador.

    Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for Galapagos Islands

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Galapagos Islands.

    Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Ecuador.

    Last checked 2026-07-30

A look at Ecuador

  • Giant Galapagos tortoise in its natural habitat on Santa Cruz Island with volcanic landscape in background
    The Galapagos Islands — Ecuador's UNESCO World Heritage natural wonder
  • Historic colonial architecture of Quito old town with the Basilica del Voto Nacional and Andes Mountains
    Quito — Ecuador's capital city and UNESCO World Heritage historic center
  • Blue domed Cathedral of Cuenca overlooking the colonial cityscape with surrounding green hills
    Cuenca — Ecuador's cultural capital and charming colonial gem
  • Lush Amazon rainforest canopy with winding river and indigenous community lodge in Ecuador
    The Amazon Basin — Ecuador's incredible rainforest wilderness

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