How to Apply For Ecuador Tourist Visa for Philippines Passport [Ecuador Tourist Visa for Filipinos]

Aside from the pandemic, one of the saddest news for Philippine Passport Holders is being required a visa for Ecuador. Filipinos were once visa-free to enter the north and south hemispheres and Galapagos Islands. However, we now need a visa since they announced the new rule. Here’s How to Apply For Ecuador Tourist Visa for Philippines Passport Holders.

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Currently, getting an Ecuador Visa a challenging and expensive process. There’s a consulate in the Philippines; however, they do not accept visa applications. The Embassy of Ecuador in Malaysia is the nearest one. Read more about it below.

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Quick Facts About The Ecuador Tourist Visa

Validity: 90 days

Number of Entries: Single

Processing Time: 15 days

How to Apply: Online and then at the Embassy (not the Consulate)

Nearest Consulate: Consulate of Ecuador in the Philippines

Address: Penthouse, PHINMA Plaza, 39 Plaza Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City, Manila

Telephone Number: (63 2) 8700 100

Nearest Embassy: Embassy of Ecuador in Indonesia

Address: World Trade Center Building, 16th floor, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Kav. 29-31, Jakarta, 12920

Telephone Number: + 62 21 522 69 53 or + 62 21 521 14 84

E-mail: ecuadorindonesia@gmail.com

For Additional Queries, you can go here:

Email: consejeria@cancilleria.gob.ec

Phone: 02-3933520

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Ecuador Tourist Visa Requirements

1.  Valid and Current Passport – Original and Copy of all pages

2. Colored Passport Sized Photo – 2 x 2 inches, recently taken with white background, JPG format with less than 1MB, recently taken

3. Original Certificate of Criminal Record – NBI clearance from your country of origin or where you lived for the last five years. It must be Apostilled or Legalized. Its validity is only 180 days from issuance dates, so once it’s more than that, then you will need to ask again.

4. Accredited Legal Means of Life that allow the sustenance of the applicant and his dependent family. This must be following the Protocol to Accredit Legal Livelihoods that Justify the Subsistence of the Applicant and his Dependent Family Group in the Processes of Visa. As per the Philippine Consulate, Bank Account statements for the last 4 months from the date of visa application.

5. Regular Stay in Force in Country where the Visa Applies; Proof of Economic Ties in the Philippines - e.g, Certificate of Employment, Business Registration, etc.

6. Visa Application Form (Option 1)

7. Visa Fee

• Visa Application - USD 50

• Visa Granting - USD 400

• Additional VAT

Step-By-Step Guide On Getting A Ecuador Tourist Visa (Option 1)

STEP 1: Scan all documents ahead. Send them to the Ecuador Consulate in Indonesia - ecuadorindonesia@gmail.com.

STEP 2: You will receive a reply. Pay then the fees. USD 450 will be paid plus an additional USD 5 for international bank transfers.

STEP 3: Your documents will be verified. Once it is done, you will have a video conference with a consul officer so that your identity may be verified.  

STEP 4: If you are granted. You may be asked to send your passport and documents. Arrange a carrier to have your passport sent back to you.

STEP 5: Receive your Ecuador Tourist Visa!

Option 2 - How to Register in Ecuador’s Website

STEP 1: Go to this website to register. Go to Register Other Nationality.

STEP 2: Enter your details to register.

Please note that the Philippines is in F – for Filipinas.

STEP 3: Double-check your answers and submit the form. You will be given a confirmation of registration.

STEP 4: Please check your e-mail for your user name and password. Log-in again.

STEP 5: You can change your password to a new one.

Step-By-Step Guide On Getting Ecuador Tourist Visa (option 2)

STEP 1: Log-in to your account at this website.

It’s better to have google translate on your phone so that you could easily understand.

STEP 2: Select Tramites Consulares (Consular Formalities.) Then Aqui Solicite sus Tramites cosiares. (Here apply for your consular procedures.)

STEP 3: Choose the nearest consulate. As per the Consulate in the Philippines, the application is in Indonesia not anymore in Malaysia. Click Solicitud de Visas.

STEP 4: Upload the documents required. Those stated in the requirements may be attached to available space.

STEP 5: Pay the consular fee.

STEP 6: Once the fee is paid, the consulate will validate it. You will need to schedule an appointment and attend it. You might be asked to go to the nearest consulate or have an interview via video.

STEP 7: Wait for the decision of the approval of your visa. You will then have to send your passport to the Embassy.

STEP 8: Receive your Ecuador Tourist Visa!

FAQS In Applying For Ecuador Tourist Visa

1. How much is the visa fee for a tourist visa?

The total would be USD 450 + VAT + bank fees.

2.   Is the visa fee refundable?

No, it’s non-refundable.

3. Do they accept walk-in applications?

You need to complete the form then get an appointment.

4. How long is the visa processing time?

It could take 15 days.

5. How many days before my schedule should I process my application?

As many are not yet experienced with this, it’s better to do it 1.5 - 2 months before your flight.

6. Is Travel Insurance Required?

Though it is not required in the application, we highly suggest having travel insurance when you go out of the country. We recommend SafetyWing for this.

7. What if I’m out of the country? How can I apply?

You can check other Ecuador Embassies near you.

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So that’s How to Apply For Ecuador Tourist Visa for Philippines Passport Holders. It’s costly USD 450 (PHP 22,500) – more expensive than a Schengen or US Visa! I’m not sure if there’s a Filipino citizen who already got an Ecuador Visa through this process, but if you did, share with us your experience. Good luck and happy travels!

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About the Writer

Hey, I’m Lyza! I once was a person who just imagined going to places “one day” but decided to pursue my dreams. My first travel abroad was in Japan, solo, last 2018, and I fell in love with the experience. I aim to visit 10 countries before turning 30 and 2 new places in the Philippines every year. Besides traveling, I love organizing trips, taking pictures, reading, and making new friends. Follow my adventures through my Instagram.

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