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Ecuador arrival card: do you need one?

Ecuador

No form needed

Ecuador doesn't ask for an online arrival form.

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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Online customs registration (QR code) applies only to travellers with taxable goods or cash of USD 10,000 or more, and must be completed at least 3 days before travel. Galápagos visitors also need a Transit Control Card (TCT): pre-register online and collect it at the departure airport in mainland Ecuador before check-in.

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for Ecuador?
No. Ecuador doesn't ask visitors to fill in an online arrival form (also called an entry form, immigration card or landing card) before they travel. Online customs registration (QR code) applies only to travellers with taxable goods or cash of USD 10,000 or more, and must be completed at least 3 days before travel. Galápagos visitors also need a Transit Control Card (TCT): pre-register online and collect it at the departure airport in mainland Ecuador before check-in.
Do I still need a visa for Ecuador?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check Ecuador's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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