For most citizens of countries, they could enter Ecuador with a 12-x visa, which is the default tourist visa, lasting for a period of 90 days. Other visas that are allowed by the Ecuador government are the study visa (12-V), work visa (12-VI), volunteer and religious visa (12-VII), cultural exchange visa (12-VIII), and long stay business or tourism (12-IX).

Each of these Visa Ecuador do follow strict government and embassy procedure and process. All of the registered visa holders should be registered with the Direccion General de Extranjeria in Quito or the Sub Direccion in Guayaquil upon arrival in the country.

As of June 20, 2008, the non-resident, tourist visa is given to short-term tourists who wish to enter and stay in Ecuador for a period less than 90 days. All one needs is to show his or her passport upon arrival in Ecuador as long as this passport has a due date of at least 6 months more and has enough Ecuador money to support the stay. The requirements for obtaining this visa are as follow:

• Completed application form.
• Valid passport for more than 6 months.
• Return ticket (for air, land or sea travel).
• Proof of economic means to support yourself during your stay in Ecuador (may be requested by Immigration authorities upon arrival).

There is special consideration for citizens of the United States, Canada and the Andean community wherein they could reapply for a longer stay in Ecuador without leaving the country. A tourist Visa Ecuador will not qualify a holder to take work in the country. Moreover, a tourist visa holder cannot subsequently apply for another form of visa parsa Ecuador while holding a tourist visa Ecuador (in-country application for another visa is not applicable anymore). You can check more about this through Ecuador online sites providing in-depth Ecuador Information.

Consular fees do apply with price depending on the type of Ecuador visa. The visa requirements and application process and qualifications in Ecuador do constantly change and a traveler must check with the embassy or consular offices prior to their travels.