Ecuador visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Ecuadorean Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a period of 90 days, Nationals of Vietnam can travel to Ecuador without obtaining a visa.
  • Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for a duration of six months beyond their arrival in Ecuador. The passport should have at least two blank pages.
  • On entry and exit from Ecuador, citizens of Vietnam with amounts exceeding USD 10,000 will be required to declare it.
  • There is a 5 per cent tax on currency taken out of Ecuador above USD 1098.
  • Vietnam passport holders must present evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the country, which could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in Ecuador or a hotel reservation.
  • Tourists should also have an onward or return ticket back to Vietnam and must show proof of sufficient funds throughout their stay in Ecuador. 
  • Travellers visiting Ecuador with pets will have to have a health certificate issued by an authorized government veterinarian within 10 days of departure and approved by the local health authorities in Vietnam.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required from the citizens of Vietnam on arrival in Ecuador. They are advised to be vaccinated against common illness before travelling.
  • Tourists can get to Ecuador from international airports in Vietnam. There are international airports in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
  • American, Delta, United and Vietnam Airlines are some of the Carriers that fly from Vietnam to Ecuador.
  • The estimated flight duration from Ho Chi Minh City to Quito, Ecuador is 1 day, 4 hours and from Hanoi, it is 1 day, 4 hours.
  • The dominating religion in Ecuador is Christianity, precisely Roman Catholics. However, some Christians marry their faith with other traditional beliefs.
  • Ecuador has a mostly subtropical highland climate, with the coastal lowlands warm and the coastal regions affected by ocean currents, heat and rain.
  • The official currency in Ecuador is the United States Dollar. However, visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets throughout the country.
  • Spanish is Ecuador’s official language and is spoken by the majority of the population of Ecuador.  Kichwa and Shuar are also well-spoken languages in the country.
  • ATMs are available in many parts of Ecuador, and they can be found in most hotels and major places of business, where credit and debit cards are readily accepted. Other local business outlets strictly accept cash.
  • Ecuador uses the Ecuador Time (GMT-5). Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of Ecuador.
  • Power sockets and plugs used in Ecuador are of type A and B. The standard supply voltage is 120 V, with a standard frequency of 60 Hz.
  • Getting around in Ecuador is possible with taxis, buses and trains.
  • Cuyabeno Wildlife Preserve, Cotopaxi National Park and GringoTree are some of the tourist attraction tourists can visit while in Ecuador.
  • A tourist in Ecuador spends an average of $40 per day on expenses in Ecuador.
  • Ecuador is home to an interesting, unique and fascinating culture and history. Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest city in Ecuador?

For environmental and health safety, the cities of Quito, Guayaquil and the Galápagos Islands are reported as the safest parts of Ecuador.

What is the best time to visit Ecuador?

On the coast, the dry season from late May to November is unpleasantly cool, muggy and overcast. For tourists that like lying on beaches, the rainy season from December to May might be the best time to visit Ecuador.

How is the climate in Ecuador?

In Ecuador, the dry season (winter) runs from June to September and the wet season (summer) is from October to May. As most of Ecuador is in the southern hemisphere, June to September is considered to be winter, and winter is generally the dry season in warm climates.

What is the official language in Ecuador?

Spanish is Ecuador’s official language and is spoken by the majority of the population of Ecuador.  Kichwa and Shuar are also well-spoken languages in the country.