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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ecuador
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1. What are the current visa regulations for Ecuador?
Citizens of most European countries, the United States,
Canada, South Africa, New Zealand (excluding Cook Islands and Niue) and
Australia do not need a visa to visit Ecuador. On your arrival in the
country you receive a so-called tarjeta de turismo which allows you to
stay for up to 90 days in Ecuador. This tourist card can be extended for
another 90 days at the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores once you are in the country.
Please find more information about Ecuadorian immigration
and visa regulations in our link section!
2. How long does my passport have to be valid
when entering Ecuador?
When entering Ecuador your passport needs to be valid
for at least six more months.
3. What about the airport tax when leaving Ecuador?
On your departure from Ecuador it is very important
to bear in mind that you have to pay an airport tax, which can only be
paid in cash. Currently, the airport tax is US$ 25 for international flights. There is no airport tax for domestic flights.
4. Which currency is used in Ecuador? What is
the current exchange rate?
The currency of Ecuador is the US-Dollar (USD). The
banknotes come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1.000,
5.000 and 10.000 US-Dollars. There are coins of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 Cents
and 1 US-Dollar. Please note that bills with a value of more than 50 USD
are hardly accepted anywhere.
Please find the current exchange rate on www.oanda.com or www.xe.com.
5. Where can I exchange money in Ecuador? Is it
possible to withdraw money or pay by credit card?
In all big cities in Ecuador there are exchange offices
and banks where you can easily exchange money. You can withdraw US-Dollars
from any ATM using your bank or credit card. Of course, you can pay by
credit card in most of the big shops and restaurants. Traveler checks
will be accepted as well and can be exchanged in many bank offices in
mayor cities like Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca and even in a few tourist resorts.
6. What is the international country calling code
of Ecuador? What are the emergency telephone codes in Ecuador?
International Country Calling Code: 00593
Police:
101
Fire Department: 102
Ambulance: 131
7. When is the best time for visiting Ecuador?
Even though Ecuador is a rather small country, the
climate differs a lot depending on the altitude (0 to 6.000m above sea
level). Big temperature differences between day and night are typical,
but the temperature profile during the year is very similar. Therefore,
the seasons in Ecuador are actually defined by the rainy and dry seasons.
Ecuador’s coast is characterized by tropical climate with warm temperatures
during the whole year and a rainy season from January until April. During
the other months it hardly rains. In Quito you have to be aware of rainfalls
at midday between September and April. However and in spite of the altitude,
the maximum temperatures reach 20ºC. In the Amazon region the temperatures
are tropically warm and there are rainfalls all year round.
· Language Courses in Ecuador
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