Ecuador

VISA REGIME

ENTERING AND LEAVING THE COUNTRY
Citizens of the Republic of Serbia do not require a visa for entering Ecuador and staying for up to 90 days. Health insurance is not mandatory for entering Ecuador, but foreign tourists are recommended to get health insurance in the countries of their permanent residence.
In May 2025, Ecuador declared an epidemiological alert due to a rise in cases of yellow fever and whooping cough. In response, as of May 12, 2025, travelers arriving from Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, and Brazil—or who have stayed in those countries for more than 10 days—must present an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever upon entry into Ecuador. This measure aims to prevent the spread of the virus within the country.

SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
No social security agreement has been signed.

USEFUL INFORMATION

HEALTH SITUATION - Use bottled water and avoid meat and vegetables that have not been thermally processed.
 

SECURITY SITUATION - Crime is widespread throughout Ecuador. The rate of violent crime is significantly higher in areas where transnational criminal organizations are concentrated. Outside of Ecuador's major cities, much of the country's territory is uninhabited and isolated. Travel is not recommended to the cities of Huaquillas and Arenillas in El Oro province, the cities of Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo in Los Rios province, the city of Esmeraldas and all areas north of it in Esmeraldas province, as well as the canton of Duran in Guayas province.

TRANSPORT - There is a well-developed transport structure that covers air and maritime transport, railways and roads.
Serbian citizens can drive motor vehicles within the territory of Ecuador if, in addition to a Serbian driver's licence, they have a valid international driving permit during the first 90 days of their stay. Thereafter they need to exchange it for an Ecuadorian driver’s licence.

OTHER - The US dollar is the official currency of Ecuador. Major payment cards, such as American Express, Diners Club, Visa, or Master Card, including those issued by Serbian banks for use abroad, are accepted in all tourist points. Daily expenses depend on the place and type of accommodation, and range from 30 to 70 USD. The daily costs of mountaineering or similar activities range from 35 to 80 USD.
The biggest tourist attraction in Ecuador is a visit to the Galapagos Islands where Charles Darwin studied the animal world and used his findings to present his theory of evolution. Special, much higher prices apply for visits to Galapagos. Tourist information can be found at www.ecuador.com, Ecuador Channel.

Contact information:
During your stay in Ecuador, for consular assistance and protection, you may contact the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Buenos Aires (address: Montevideo 696 C1019 ABN, BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA), at the following numbers: +5411/4371-1359 , +5411/4371-1362 , and e-mail address: srb.emb.argentina@mfa.rs