Travel and visa application to Ecuador

Do Russians and Ukrainians need a visa to Ecuador when traveling with a tourist purpose? The procedure for obtaining and obtaining long-term permits to stay in the country. Customs control and rules for entering the territory of the state in 2019.

Many Russians are worried about the question - do you need a visa to Ecuador in 2019?

If the purpose of the trip is just relaxation and sightseeing for a period not exceeding 3 months, then you will not need to apply for a visa.

This is due to the friendly relations between Russia, the CIS countries and Ecuador. If this time is not enough, you can always extend this period to 6 months by contacting the migration services. In the future, there are options that allow.

To cross the border with Ecuador, Russians, Ukrainians and Kazakhstanis will only need a valid six months or more international passport, purchased tickets back and a hotel reservation.

Ukrainians do not need a visa to enter Ecuador for tourist purposes in 2019. Without it, travelers can stay in the country for 180 days.

Long-term visa for work or study

To obtain a long-term permit to work or study in the country, you will have to collect the following documents:

Having collected all these papers, Ukrainians should apply for a visa at the Ecuadorian mission in their country.

Location of Ecuador

Where is Ecuador located? Its location is the western South American coast, with an area of ​​283,600 square kilometers. The name defines it as belonging to the equator with a zero point located next to the capital of the state.

It is divided into 3 parts, bordering with and - the ocean coast is called Costa, the mountainous part is Andes and the jungle called Selva, from where the well-known Amazon River originates.

The Galapagos also belong to Ecuador. It is a popular and famous tourist destination around the world.

Looking at Ecuador on the world map, one cannot fail to see the mountains on its territory, going through the entire state - the Andes. The mountainous part is the most pleasant for all living beings, with the most comfortable climate, where the temperature varies from +18 to +28 all year round.

Therefore, these are the places chosen for the location of business centers, large cities, including the capital of Ecuador. Learn more about the geographic location of Ecuador in this video.

The most beautiful and dangerous, but this makes it even more attractive, are the jungle with its wild nature. Tourists and explorers from all over the world flock to these unexplored places. The main attractions here are the humidity of the tropical climate, rivers and impassable forests. The presence in the jungle of a national park, two nature reserves and 8 protected zones attracts people here from all over the planet.

Holidays in Ecuador are associated mainly with the famous Galapagos Islands. These places beckon Russians here with clean sandy beaches that are white and black. Some even want to stay and live there.

Ecuador landmarks

It is difficult to list all the attractions of Ecuador. A symbiosis of architectural and cultural monuments in the country, as well as many traditions - from Spain, Holland and pre-Columbian times. The uniqueness of Latin churches, chapels, monasteries, stone houses and unburned brick houses coexists with modern architecture.

Monuments of history and culture.

It is simply impossible not to come to these places and not walk along the Independence parade ground, not visit the Presidential Palace, and not go to the monasteries of La Compagna, San Francisco and San Diego. And you should definitely admire the talented works of masters from South America in the Museum of Colonial Arts.

The sights of Ecuador include several Museums with archaeological exhibits, where you can see the vessels, arrowheads, sculptures and many other antiquities of interest to modern people located there.

You can hear how folk music sounds on an excursion walk through the Lower Town, where you will definitely be able to taste a hot drink made from cinnamon, traditional sweets and snacks. On this excursion you can enjoy the nightlife of the capital of Ecuador. It also includes a visit to the ethnographic museum located at the zero point, inspect the ruins and enjoy the majesty of the Pululah volcanic crater.

Routes

The most common excursion destinations are Quito, then Guayaquin and Galapagos, as well as Quito - the Chimborazo volcano. This also includes: a walk in the national park, inspection of the Inca pyramids, mountain steppes and diving into the depths of the Pacific Ocean.

Bazaars

Walking through the small Indian bazaars, you can see a lot of interesting things with handicrafts of local artisans, which are considered the best on the coast. All these markets differ from each other, in any of them you can find something interesting and surprising that you will not find anywhere else.

Beach vacation

Galapagos - the islands belong to Ecuador, which even more attracts tourists here. Thanks to volcanic activity, the Galapagos Islands have unique beaches that have different colors of the amazingly soft sandy coast - white, olive and black. Moreover, each of the islands has its own flavor, for example, acacias and red mangroves, or tropical plants with cacti.

Diving enthusiasts will be delighted with the variety of underwater life, represented by exotic fish and amazing plants, striking in their colors and appearance. In these places live the most ancient reptiles - giant-sized turtles and iguanas.

Ecuadorian volcanoes

There are many volcanoes in Ecuador, one of their representatives is called Chimborazo, its height reaches 6,310 meters. A railway line has been laid here, which runs right along the mountains. Locomotives in these places travel rather slowly and carefully at a speed that does not exceed 60 km / h. The train reaches the top in 8 hours. On the roofs of these trains there are specially equipped places that allow you to admire the beauty of these places on the way.

Another volcano in Ecuador is Cotopaxi. It is the highest of all active volcanoes in the country. It rises to 5,911 m. Since 1738, this volcano has erupted about fifty times. Its crater measures 550 * 800 m, and goes 450 meters deep.

A volcano in Ecuador called Sangay is located in the east of the Andes. Its translation from the Indian language sounds like "scare". This name is justified, as it regularly erupts, frightening the locals. Its height reaches 5,230 m, and there is always snow on its top.

Airports in Ecuador

Tourists are delivered through 15 international airports in Ecuador. There you can always find out all the necessary information about flights, prices and services provided.

Russians can fly to Ecuador from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg. Ticket prices range from RUB 47,365 to RUB 69,037.

Airports of Ecuador available to tourists:

Separately, I would like to highlight the airport of Ecuador, named after the famous Spanish poet Jose Joaquin de Olmedo. Its location is 5 meters above sea level, and its runway is 2,790 meters long. Due to this length, such modern aircraft as Boeing 747 and Airbus А 340 are accepted here. This airport is able to accommodate up to 5 million people per year.

Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport