Cuba passport → Ecuador

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Ecuador?

Visa required in advance

Cuban passport holders need a visa for Ecuador, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Ecuador at a glance

Capital: Quito
Currency: United States dollar (USD)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +593
Region: South America

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Ecuador for other passports

CubaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in South America for Cuban passport holders

GuyanaVisa-free90 days
BoliviaeVisa
ColombiaeVisa
SurinameeVisa90 days
VenezuelaeVisa
ArgentinaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
ChileVisa required

Common questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Ecuador?

Cuban passport holders need a visa for Ecuador, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Cuban citizens stay in Ecuador?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Cuban citizens get a visa on arrival in Ecuador?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Cuban citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cuba passport ranks #71 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.