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  1. Egypt

    summary

    Before
    Egypt issues a 30-day tourist eVisa through its official portal visa2egypt.gov.eg (30 USD single entry, 65 USD multiple entry) and sells the same visa on arrival for 30 USD cash to a broad list of nationalities, including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and Japan; visitors who fly into Sharm El-Sheikh and stay under 15 days at the South Sinai resorts of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba...
    After
    Egypt's Ministry of Interior issues tourist eVisas through visa2egypt.gov.eg (30 USD single entry, 65 USD multiple entry) to the nationalities listed on the portal. The UK and Canadian governments say their citizens can also buy a visa on arrival, paid in US dollars, and the UK says visitors who fly into Sharm El-Sheikh and stay under 15 days at the resorts of Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba or Taba get a free entry stamp instead.

  2. Ecuador

    Passport notes (BO, CO, PE)

    Before
    Andean Community (CAN) citizen — enter on a national identity card under the Andean Migration Card, normally with up to 180 days granted.
    After
    Not on the Foreign Ministry's list of nationalities that must hold a visa to enter Ecuador.

  3. Ecuador

    Passport notes (CL)

    Before
    Visa-free for 90 days within any 12-month period; Chilean citizens may enter on a national identity card under the regional agreement.
    After
    Visa-free for 90 days within any 12-month period.

  4. Ecuador

    Passport notes (AR, BR, PY, UY)

    Before
    Visa-free for 90 days within any 12-month period; as a Mercosur citizen you may enter on a national identity card and can apply in-country for temporary residence under the Mercosur residence agreement.
    After
    Visa-free for 90 days within any 12-month period.

  5. Ecuador

    Passport notes (XK)

    Before
    Ecuador does not recognize Kosovo, so Kosovan passports are not covered by the visa waiver — contact an Ecuadorian consulate before travel, and use a second nationality if you hold one.
    After
    No official source we could read states the rule for Kosovo passports.

  6. Ecuador

    Passport notes (VE)

    Before
    Venezuelan citizens have needed a visa for Ecuador since 2019, and requirements were tightened again in 2024. Apply at an Ecuadorian consulate well ahead of travel.
    After
    Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists this nationality among those that must hold a visa to enter Ecuador. The 90-day tourist visa is applied for online through the Ministry's e-VISAS platform before travel.

  7. Ecuador

    Passport notes (CN)

    Before
    Ecuador suspended its visa waiver for Chinese citizens in mid-2024 over irregular migration, and the suspension remains in force. Apply for a consular tourist visa and confirm the current position before booking.
    After
    Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists this nationality among those that must hold a visa to enter Ecuador. The 90-day tourist visa is applied for online through the Ministry's e-VISAS platform before travel.

  8. Ecuador

    Passport notes (AF, BD, CU, EG, ET, GH, IQ, LY, MM, NG, KP, PK, SN, SO, LK, SY, YE)

    Before
    One of the few nationalities excluded from Ecuador's visa waiver. A consular tourist visa must be obtained before travel. Ecuador revises this list frequently, so confirm the current position with a consulate.
    After
    Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists this nationality among those that must hold a visa to enter Ecuador. The 90-day tourist visa is applied for online through the Ministry's e-VISAS platform before travel.

  9. Ecuador

    Safety

    Before
    Ecuador's security situation deteriorated sharply from 2023, with gang violence, armed robbery, express kidnappings and repeated states of emergency. The UK advises against all but essential travel to the coastal provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas (including Guayaquil, except airside transit at its airport), El Oro, Los Ríos and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, and to within 20 km of the Colombian border. A 60-day state of emergency declared on 15 September 2026 covers eight provinces, including Pichincha (Quito), with midnight-to-5am curfews in four of them (El Oro, Guayas, Los Ríos and Manabí) from 17 to 30 September. The highlands outside those areas and the Galápagos are not covered by the advice against travel, but check current advice before you go.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says armed robbery is a risk throughout Ecuador and express kidnappings are common, and advises against all but essential travel to the coastal provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas (except airside transit at Guayaquil airport), El Oro, Los Ríos and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, and to within 20 km of the Colombian border. It reports a 60-day state of emergency declared on 15 September 2026 in eight provinces, including Pichincha (Quito), with midnight-to-5am curfews in El Oro, Guayas, Los Ríos and Manabí from 17 to 30 September.

  10. Ecuador

    Best time to visit

    Before
    The UK government says the rainy season usually runs from October to May and can last until June; Canada gives December to May, and Australia's Smartraveller gives December to May on the coast and May to November in the Amazon east of the Andes. No official source names a best season.
    After
    Canada's travel advice gives Ecuador's rainy season as December to May. No official source names a best season.

  11. Ecuador

    Payments

    Before
    The UK government says US dollars and the 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavo coins minted in Ecuador are the only legal currencies, and that credit cards are generally accepted in cities but not elsewhere. Australia's Smartraveller advises carrying US$1 notes, because many smaller shops and taxi drivers don't change large notes.
    After
    The UK government says US dollars and the 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavo coins minted in Ecuador are the only legal currencies, and that credit cards are generally accepted in cities but not elsewhere.

  12. Ecuador

    FAQ: currency

    Before
    The US dollar. The UK government says US dollars and the 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavo coins minted in Ecuador are the only legal currencies. Australia's Smartraveller advises carrying US$1 notes, as many smaller shops and taxi drivers don't change large notes.
    After
    The US dollar. The UK government says US dollars and the 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavo coins minted in Ecuador are the only legal currencies.

  13. Ecuador

    FAQ: China

    Before
    No. Ecuador suspended its visa waiver for Chinese citizens in mid-2024 in response to irregular migration through the country, and the suspension has remained in place. Chinese passport holders should apply for a tourist visa at an Ecuadorian consulate and confirm the current position, as this policy is under periodic review.
    After
    No. Ecuador's Foreign Ministry lists China among the countries whose citizens must hold a visa to enter Ecuador. The 90-day tourist visa is applied for online through the Ministry's e-VISAS platform.

  14. Ecuador

    FAQ: Galápagos

    Before
    No separate visa — the Galápagos is part of Ecuador — but there are extra steps. The UK government says you need evidence of a hotel booking or an invitation letter, a return flight to the mainland, a Transit Control Card bought at your departure airport before check-in, and travel health insurance, which is mandatory for foreign tourists. Tourists can stay up to 60 days a year. The Galápagos Governing Council charges USD 20 for the Transit Control Card, and the Galápagos National Park charges foreign tourists over 12 an entrance fee of USD 200 (USD 100 for citizens of Andean Community and Mercosur countries).
    After
    No separate visa — the Galápagos is part of Ecuador — but there are extra steps. The UK government says you need evidence of a hotel booking or an invitation letter, a return flight to the mainland, a Transit Control Card bought at your departure airport before check-in, and travel health insurance, which is mandatory for foreign tourists. The Galápagos Governing Council says tourists may stay up to 60 days in the year, counted from their first entry, and that the Transit Control Card costs USD 20 and is paid on every trip.

  15. Ecuador

    FAQ: length of stay

    Before
    Ninety days within any 12-month period. That allowance is cumulative across all your visits in the year, so a border run does not reset it. An extension of up to a further 90 days can be applied for through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for a fee, before your current permission expires.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says visitors can stay without a visa for up to 90 days in any 12-month period, and can pay to extend their stay by a further 90 days, applying before the first 90-day period ends.

  16. Ecuador

    FAQ: do I need a visa

    Before
    Probably not. Ecuador waives visas for most nationalities, giving up to 90 days within a 12-month period. The exceptions are about 45 nationalities that need a visa before travel, including India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen, plus China since Ecuador suspended the Chinese waiver in 2024. The list has changed several times, so confirm before booking.
    After
    Most nationalities do not. Ecuador waives visas for most nationalities, giving up to 90 days within a 12-month period. The Foreign Ministry lists 45 nationalities that must hold a visa, including India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen and China.

  17. Ecuador

    Tip: state of emergency

    Before
    Australia's Smartraveller says the government may declare a state of emergency at any time and curfews may be imposed. The UK government reports a 60-day state of emergency in eight provinces, declared on 15 September 2026, with a greater police and military presence. Check current advice and follow local authorities.
    After
    The UK government reports a 60-day state of emergency in eight provinces, declared on 15 September 2026, with a greater police and military presence, and says to follow the advice of local authorities.

  18. Ecuador

    Tip: altitude

    Before
    Australia's Smartraveller says many areas of Ecuador are higher than 2,500 m, including Quito at 2,800 m, and altitude sickness is a risk. Ascend slowly and make sure your insurance covers evacuation from altitude.
    After
    Australia's Smartraveller says many parts of Ecuador are at high altitude, that you can develop altitude sickness above 2,500 m, and that your travel insurance should cover emergency evacuation from altitude.

  19. Ecuador

    Tip: insurance

    Before
    Health insurance is mandatory for foreign tourists visiting the Galápagos; no official source we found states a requirement for the mainland. Carry a printed policy in English or Spanish showing medical coverage and dates.
    After
    Health insurance is mandatory for foreign tourists visiting the Galápagos, according to the UK government; no official source we found states a requirement for the mainland.

  20. Ecuador

    Tip: 90 days

    Before
    The visa-free allowance is 90 days within any 12-month period, not per entry. Leaving and returning does not reset it. A further 90 days must be applied for as an extension, and overstaying triggers a fine and a possible re-entry ban.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says visitors can stay without a visa for up to 90 days in any 12-month period, that an extension of a further 90 days must be applied for before the first 90 days end or you could be fined, and that overstayers are fined when they leave and cannot return to Ecuador unless they pay before leaving.

  21. Ecuador

    Tip: Galápagos costs

    Before
    The Galápagos has its own charges on top of your flight. The Galápagos Governing Council charges USD 20 for the Transit Control Card, bought at its counter in Quito or Guayaquil airport before check-in and paid again on every trip. The Galápagos National Park charges foreign tourists an entrance fee of USD 200 (USD 100 under 12, and USD 100 for adult citizens of Andean Community and Mercosur countries). Budget for both.
    After
    The Galápagos Governing Council charges USD 20 for the Transit Control Card, bought at its counter in Quito or Guayaquil airport and paid again on every trip.

  22. Ecuador

    FAQ: insurance

    Before
    The UK government lists health insurance as mandatory for foreign tourists visiting the Galápagos Islands. No official source we found states an insurance requirement for mainland Ecuador. Medical cover is sensible anywhere in the country.
    After
    The UK government lists health insurance as mandatory for foreign tourists visiting the Galápagos Islands. No official source we found states an insurance requirement for mainland Ecuador.

  23. Ecuador

    Travel insurance

    Before
    The UK government lists health insurance as mandatory for foreign tourists visiting the Galápagos Islands. No official source we found states an insurance requirement for mainland Ecuador. Medical cover is sensible anywhere in the country.
    After
    The UK government lists health insurance as mandatory for foreign tourists visiting the Galápagos Islands. No official source we found states an insurance requirement for mainland Ecuador.

  24. Ecuador

    Yellow fever

    Before
    Arrivals from Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil no longer need a yellow fever certificate: on 28 August 2025 the Ministry of Public Health dropped the requirement it had imposed in April 2025 and now recommends vaccination at least 10 days before travel, especially for the Amazon provinces (Sucumbíos, Napo, Orellana, Pastaza, Morona Santiago, Zamora Chinchipe). The ministry's notice does not address WHO's listing (2022) of a certificate for travellers aged 1 or over arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda, or after more than 12 hours' transit there, so carry one on that routing. It is not needed for Quito, the Galápagos or the highlands.
    After
    Arrivals from Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil no longer need a yellow fever certificate: on 28 August 2025 the Ministry of Public Health dropped the requirement it had imposed in April 2025 and now recommends vaccination at least 10 days before travel, especially for travellers heading to jungle areas. WHO's 2022 country list gives a certificate requirement for travellers aged 1 or over arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda, or after more than 12 hours' transit there; the ministry's notice does not address it.

  25. Ecuador

    Passport validity

    Before
    Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months on arrival. Citizens of Andean Community and Mercosur states may enter on a valid national identity card instead of a passport.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival.