Visa-free for 90 days for US, UK, Canada, Australia, and most EU citizens.
Hoe vraag ik een visum aan?
No visa needed. Present passport at immigration.
Hoe lang duurt het?
Instant on arrival.
Wat kost een visum?
Free.
Wat zijn de belangrijkste visumtips?
Ecuador uses the US Dollar — no currency exchange needed for American travelers.
Galápagos has a $100 park fee and $20 transit card payable on arrival.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
Visumvereisten variëren per nationaliteit en veranderen vaak. Controleer bij de ambassade van je land of de officiële immigratieautoriteit van de bestemming voor je vertrekt.
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Hoe veilig is het?
3/5
Tourist areas in Quito, Cuenca, and Galápagos are generally safe. Guayaquil and border areas with Colombia require more caution. Ecuador has seen increased security concerns in some coastal areas recently.
Waarvoor moet ik oppassen qua oplichting?
Express kidnappings from unlicensed taxis — use ride apps only.
Distraction theft in markets and bus stations.
Overcharging for Galápagos tours — book with established operators.
Welke gezondheidsmaatregelen zijn verstandig?
Altitude sickness in Quito (2,850m) — take it easy on day one.
Drink bottled water throughout the country.
Good private hospitals in Quito and Guayaquil.
Welke vaccinaties zijn verplicht?
Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended.
Yellow Fever for Amazon region.
Routine vaccines up to date.
Is kraanwater veilig om te drinken?
Do not drink tap water. Bottled water available everywhere.
Zijn er actieve reisadviezen?
Check government advisories for specific regions. Border areas with Colombia can be unsafe. Volcanic activity possible — Ecuador sits on the Ring of Fire.
Veiligheidsinformatie is gebaseerd op openbaar beschikbare reisadviezen. Raadpleeg de reisadviesservice van je regering voor de laatste richtlijnen.
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Wat moet ik weten over de cultuur?
Wat moet ik doen?
Visit the Galápagos Islands — a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience.
Explore Quito's colonial old town — a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Try ceviche, llapingachos (potato patties), and fresh tropical fruit.
Wat moet ik vermijden?
Don't flash expensive jewelry or electronics in cities.
Don't touch wildlife in the Galápagos — strict 2-meter distance rule.
Don't underestimate altitude in the highlands.
Hoe werkt fooi geven?
Tip 10% at restaurants if not included. $5–10 per day for guides. Small tips for drivers.
Wat is de kledingvoorschrift?
Casual and layered. Quito is cool despite being on the equator (altitude). Beach towns are very relaxed.
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