Ecuador visa requirements for Cape Verdians
Travel and visa requirements
Ecuadorean Visa is not required for Cape Verdians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Cape Verde citizens can travel to Ecuador without obtaining a visa, and they can stay there for up to 90 days.
- Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 3 months from the date of arrival.
- Citizens of Cape Verde visiting Ecuador are required to provide a certificate of Vaccination for Hepatitis A, Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid and Yellow Fever.
- Visitors must have return or onward tickets and all documents required for their next trip.
- Visitors are allowed the free import of a moderate amount of perfume, one litre of alcoholic drinks, 200 grammes of tobacco, 50 cigars, or 300 cigarettes; Gifts and personal objects up to the value of:
- USD 200 if travellers are staying abroad for up to 7 days
- USD 300 if travellers are staying abroad for 8 days up to six months
- USD 400 if travellers are staying abroad for six months up to two years
- USD 500 if travellers are staying abroad for two years or more; such amounts are estimated regardless of the age of travellers.
- Dry or fresh meat, unpreserved meat products and all kinds of plants and vegetables require previous permission from the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Visitors are allowed to depart with a moderate amount of cigarettes, tobacco and national alcoholic drinks.
- Goods such as narcotics, live animals and their parts, gold bars and antiques are prohibited from entry.
- EgyptAir, British airways, Avianca, Iberia, Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air Europa and Emirates are major carriers that fly from Cape Verde to Ecuador.
- To bring in pets, travellers must have a health certificate that is issued by an authorized governmental veterinarian and approved by the local health authorities in the home country.
- In Ecuador, the power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
- Dogs require a certificate of vaccination against Rabies issued within three months of arrival in Ecuador.
- A traveller's luggage should be cleared at the first airport of entry in Ecuador.
- Visitors arriving with more than two pieces of checked luggage have to pay high customs duties as follows: For the third bag: USD 200; For the fourth bag: USD 400; Starting from the fifth bag, all checked luggage will be revised and a customs tax has to be paid for the total content of all bags.
- Visitors departing on international flights are required to pay an airport departure tax.
- The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Ecuador is 8 hours, 15 minutes.
- Ecuador has a wet and dry season. The period from December to May (winter) is hot and humid while the rest of the year is warm and pleasant.
- Because of its three mainland regions, Ecuador's climate is varied.
- Christianity is the most predominant religion practised in Ecuador.
- Electricity in Ecuador is either not available or erratic in rural areas.
- Ecuador uses six transportation methods to transport passengers; they are aviation, highways, pipelines, ports and harbours, railways and waterways.
- The official language of Ecuador is Spanish, which is spoken by approximately 93% of the population.
- Ecuador uses the time zone in Quito, (GMT-5), hence, Cape Verde is 4 hours ahead of Quito, Ecuador.
- Ecuador’s biggest tourist attraction are its beaches to astonishing volcanoes and the Amazon Rain forest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to visit Ecuador?
Ecuador is a relatively safe country to visit. In fact, there are many places in the country that are safe to explore. Some of those places include Vilcabamba, Cuenca, and Cotacachi and expatriates settle all over the place, including coastal areas.
What is the national food of Ecuador?
Ecuadorian cuisine is diverse, varying with altitude, and associated agricultural conditions. Pork, chicken, beef, and cuy (guinea pig) are popular in the mountainous regions and are served with a variety of carbohydrate-rich foods, especially rice, corn, and potatoes.
What is the popular sport of Ecuador?
Football is the most popular sport, followed by baseball, volleyball, basketball, and tennis.
Can I extend my stay in Ecuador?
You can stay longer in Ecuador by applying once for a 90 days extension on your tourist permit.