Tourists who want to stay longer in Ecuador may be able to apply for a one-time prórroga (extension) of an extra 90 days, allowing a total stay of up to 180 days within the applicable period.
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Most eligible tourists can stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days within a period of 1 year. A Prórroga may be granted once for up to 90 additional days. The extension is generally not available to South American citizens, who are subject to different stay provisions, or to travellers whose nationality requires a mandatory visa to enter Ecuador.
The prórroga should be requested between the 80th and 90th day of the authorized stay, when the tourist status is still valid. Applying within this period helps avoid issues related to overstaying.
The extension is handled by Ecuador's Ministry of the Interior through its migration service. Begin the application online by completing the required form. Once the information is validated, the applicable fee must be paid and the payment receipt should be submitted as instructed.
The current general requirements include:
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