What can I bring with me to Ecuador May 2017

Current as of this date https://www.aduana.gob.ec/contents/nov/press_room_view.jsp?idx=438&pg=1&search=&searchText= The complete list is here http://www.aduana.gob.ec/pro/for_travelers.action TV up to 32″ and drones (New rules) highlights of the changes are below The National Customs Service of Ecuador, Senae, presents a new Resolution on the General Procedure for the Departure of Baggage of Passengers and Crew that enter or leave the International Airports of Ecuador. Personal… Read More

Immigration Law Update Feb 2017

New Immigration Law TOURISM Article 56 – Tourist. Tourists are all people who come to Ecuador with the intention of carrying out tourist activities and are prohibited from carrying out work activities. Every person, from any country, with some exceptions, (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Senegal and Cuba, who require a previous registration), can enter Ecuador… Read More

Visa Office in Ibarra

thanks to Cynthia for this information Ecuadorian Visas can be easily submitted to the Ministerio del Exterior in Ibarra rather than going to Quito. We went to the Quito office with our designated appointment time and they suggested we go to Ibarra instead because it would be easier and faster. We did and it was efficient. The Office of the… Read More

Summer & Winter Embargo Dates 2017

Coming to Quito this year – here are the latest embargo dates. Please double check with your carrier as this list was current as of today, but things change frequently. American Airlines June 1, 2017 – August 20, 2017 and November 18, 2017 – January 8, 2018 https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/baggage-limitations.jsp Air Canada unable to find dates https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html Delta June 3, 2017 –… Read More