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Ecuador Visa Requirements for North Korea Citizens

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North Korea passport holders need a visa for Ecuador, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana — Lista de países que deben presentar visa al ingresar al Ecuador · checked 8 Oct 2026

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Temporary visitor visa – tourist, 90 days (Visa de visitante de turismo)

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Max stay
90 days

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

What the Ecuador visa rules mean for North Korea travellers

North Korea citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Ecuador. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Temporary visitor visa – tourist, 90 days (Visa de visitante de turismo).

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Ecuador applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals that, to enter Ecuador, their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive.
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health said on 28 August 2025 that it had modified the requirement to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter the country from Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil: instead of …
  • Travel insurance: The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Galápagos they must have travel health insurance, which it says is mandatory for foreign tourists. No official source we could read states an insurance requiremen…

Ecuador entry rules compared

Ecuador lets 151 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 1 and requires an embassy visa from 46. North Korea citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India and Iran. Overall the North Korea passport ranks #195 in the world with 9 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Americas? With a North Korea passport you can also visit 4 countries in the region without a visa, including Dominica, Guyana, Haiti and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

In the other direction, Ecuador citizens need a visa to visit North Korea.

Flag of EcuadorEntry requirements for Ecuador

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

1 year

Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health said on 28 August 2025 that it had modified the requirement to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter the country from Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil: instead of a mandatory requirement, vaccination becomes a recommendation, especially for travellers heading to jungle areas, at least ten days before travel. WHO's 2022 country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, and for travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of those countries.

Ministerio de Salud Pública del Ecuador — elimina la obligatoriedad del carné de vacunación contra fiebre amarilla (28 Aug 2025)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

The UK government tells British travellers that to enter Galápagos they must have travel health insurance, which it says is mandatory for foreign tourists. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for mainland Ecuador.

UK FCDO travel advice — Ecuador entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

90-day

Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists a travel itinerary and outbound and return tickets among the requirements for its 90-day tourist visa. For other arrivals, no official source we could read states that a return or onward ticket is required; the UK government tells British travellers that at border control they may be asked to provide their reason for travel and to show proof of a return or onward journey.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Ecuador entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Galápagos Transit Control Card (Tarjeta de Control de Tránsito)

USD 20

The Galápagos Governing Council says the Transit Control Card is a mandatory requirement for everyone who wishes to visit the province of Galápagos, as a tourist or a transient, and must be presented both on entering and on leaving the province. At the Guayaquil or Quito airport, tourists present valid personal identification, a return air ticket between the mainland and Galápagos, and payment of the USD 20 fee, which is paid for each trip.

Consejo de Gobierno del Régimen Especial de Galápagos — Preguntas frecuentes, control migratorio (TCT)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Customs Registration Form (Formulario de Registro Aduanero, FRA)

USD 10,000

The UK government says that from 29 July every adult passenger or family group travelling to or from Ecuador carrying taxable goods or cash equal to or higher than USD 10,000 must register online, complete the form and present its digital version (QR code) to customs on arrival or departure, at least three days before travelling.

Servicio Nacional de Aduana del Ecuador (SENAE) — Viajeros por vía aérea✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

90 days

Foreigners who entered as tourists with 90 days and exceeded that time without requesting an extension, those who requested an extension and exceeded 180 days, and those who entered with 180 days and exceeded that time are fined one unified basic remuneration. For family groups of parents and minor children with 3 or more members, the fine is one unified basic salary per family. The UK government says overstayers are fined when they leave and are not allowed to return to Ecuador unless they pay the fine before leaving.

Gobierno del Ecuador (gob.ec) — Ley Orgánica Reformatoria a la Ley Orgánica de Movilidad Humana (R.O. 7S 151, 24-X-2025)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

USD 10,000

The UK government says every adult passenger or family group travelling to or from Ecuador carrying cash equal to or higher than USD 10,000 must declare it online and present the form to customs on arrival or departure, and that you will have to pay tax on amounts over USD 1,350 when you leave.

Servicio Nacional de Aduana del Ecuador (SENAE) — Viajeros por vía aérea✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Ecuador?

North Korea passport holders need a visa for Ecuador, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a Ecuador visa cost for North Korea citizens?

Temporary visitor visa – tourist, 90 days (Visa de visitante de turismo): —.

How do North Korea citizens apply for a Ecuador visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Ecuador before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Ecuador?

The UK Foreign Office tells British nationals that, to enter Ecuador, their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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