Located in northwestern South America. Translated from Spanish, the name of the country means “equator”. Here is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the world - the Galapagos Islands. And the combination of Spanish, Dutch and local traditions makes the republic even more attractive in the eyes of tourists.

Before you start planning your trip, you should find out whether Russians need a visa to Ecuador? Residents of Russia, thanks to the signed agreement between the CIS countries, Russia and Ecuador, can stay in the country, just like in. However, this only applies to tourist visits, the duration of which does not exceed 3 months.

To enter the country at customs control you will need to present the following documents:

  1. International passport. The validity period must be at least 6 months after arrival.
  2. Return tickets or to another destination if the journey does not end in Ecuador.
  3. Documents confirming the hotel reservation.

In this case, all documents must be translated into Spanish and certified by a notary. If you are planning a trip with children, then at Ecuadorian customs you need to provide the following documents for the child:

  • birth certificate;
  • parental consent for the child to travel if he is traveling with one of the parents;
  • consent from both parents to take the child out of the Russian Federation if he is traveling with a third party.

All these documents must also be translated into Spanish and certified by a notary. It is important to know that after 3 months you can extend your stay in the Republic for another 90 days.

To do this, 1 month before the end of the visa-free stay, you must contact the local migration service. The employee must present a photocopy of the first page of the passport (where personal information is indicated) and the page where the entry stamp into Ecuador is affixed.

It should be noted that in order to extend a residence permit in the country you will have to pay a state fee, the same as in. Its cost depends on the timing and reasons for the extension. The migration service officer may also require documents confirming the need to extend the period of stay.

For all Russian guests who fly to Ecuador for any purpose other than tourism, obtaining a visa is a prerequisite. Even a short-term work contract requires an official permit to enter the state. To receive it, you must submit a package of documents to the Ecuadorian Embassy in Moscow:

  1. Original and copy of your passport, it’s up to you.
  2. Photo size 3.4x4.5 cm. The requirements for the photo are standard.
  3. Application form, which can be downloaded from the official website of the embassy. It must be filled out in English or Spanish.
  4. Round trip tickets.
  5. Invitation from the host party. It must indicate the applicant's place of residence and who will bear his expenses.
  6. Certificate of employment indicating position and salary. It is worth considering that the salary cannot be lower than $500.
  7. A document confirming the financial solvency of the applicant. In this case, the bank account must have an amount of at least $1000.
  8. Receipts for payment of the visa fee and for the visa application form.

The embassy officer may require additional documents. Visa specialists recommend not to withhold information when filling out the application form and to submit the most comprehensive package of documents. In this case, Ecuador will not refuse entry permission. In general, the state has a positive attitude towards Russian guests and always welcomes them on its soil with cordiality.