America > Ecuador: Covid-19 and Travel

Entry to the territory: Allowed
Commercial flights are operating to and from Ecuador

Ecuador eliminated its COVID-19 entry requirements effective October 20, 2022.

International travelers are no longer required to present COVID-19 vaccination cards or proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering Ecuador.

For more information, please see the October 19, 2022, resolution issued by Ecuador’s Emergency Operations Committee: https://www.gestionderiesgos.gob.ec/resoluciones-coe/.

International travelers are still required to present a declaration of traveler health. The declaration is available on the ministry of Public Health website: https://declaracionsalud-viajero.msp.gob.ec/.

Tests: Not required.

Quarantine: No
Not required.

Information updated on 2023-03-16.

Lockdown: Partial
The general nationwide biosecurity measures include:

-mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for Ecuadorean nationals and foreign residents

-as of 28 April 2022, the use of masks is no longer mandatory in public spaces (both indoors and out). However, private establishments may impose their own biosecurity rules and request the use of masks. We recommend you carry a mask together with your proof of vaccination

All people over 12 (including foreign tourists) must present their COVID-19 vaccination certificate (showing 2 complete doses) to enter establishments providing non-essential services (for example, but not limited to, shops, supermarkets, restaurants, transport, etc). This rule has also been enforced at airports. This will not apply to public sector institutions and for essential services such as health and education. COVID-19 vaccination certificates are also mandatory for all passengers over 5 years old for all inter-district, interstate, urban and tourist buses.

Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces

Gatherings: Allowed
Allowed under covid restrictions

Restaurants and bars: Fully Open

Shops: Open

Tourist attractions: Open