Passport & Entry to Ecuador

Your Visit to Ecuador

Gaia Sagrada Eco-Community & Retreat Center is closest to the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. Cuenca is the cultural center of the three main cities of Ecuador. Several colleges and universities are in Cuenca, artisans come from all over to sell their wares in Cuenca, and the energy of this particular city is very peaceful.

For information about Ecuador visit: US Embassy in Ecuador  

Just Your Passport- NO Visa if Under 3 Months

You only need your passport. You are also required to have a round trip plane ticket, or at least one that continues on to another country outside of Ecuador. Check with your Ecuador Consulate to be sure no visa is necessary.

NO Shots or Vaccinations Required

NO shots or vaccinations are required for entering Ecuador. None whatsoever! If you plan on taking trips into the jungle after your stay at Gaia Sagrada, it is recommended you bring malaria pills, get a shot for yellow fever and dengue fever, which are vaccinations you can get here in Ecuador, but if you are not a person who takes vaccinations, don’t worry. It is not required for entry into the country.

NOTE: This information was before the pandemic. As of now there are no Covid vaccinations required, although you can enter with proof of full vaccination completed 14 days before you enter Ecuador, but if you are not vaccinated, a PCR test 3 days before you enter is required. Please see our Pandemic Entry Requirements page for more information.

Visa Extensions

We encourage you to travel around in Ecuador for a little while. There is a lot to see here. There are all kinds of climates,  beautiful people, and many magical experiences to be had.

If you wish to stay longer than 3 months, you can get an extension visa for $200-250 plus $175 for a person who will help you. If you don’t speak Spanish, you will need the help. The visas are available here in Ecuador at the Cuenca airport (and probably other airports) if you decide to stay longer than 3 months, or you can get a visa extension from the Ecuadorian Consulate in your country before you leave your country.