Student visa in Ecuador

Student visa · Ecuador visa route

study · last reviewed 2026-05-27 · all Ecuador routes

A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.

Important notes

• Apply through e-VISAS with a 5×5 cm white-background photo, passport valid at least six months, police certificate for countries lived in during the past five years if 18+ (translated and apostilled/legalised), and enrolment/admission from an accredited Ecuadorian institution.
• Submit lawful-means evidence under Ministerial Agreement 70 (2024) and the fee receipt; fees are US$50 to apply plus US$80 to issue.
• Study temporary residence; work rights not implied.

Preparation checklist

• 准备路线证明：通过官方 e-VISAS 平台在线申请；填写签证申请表，上传学生类别所需的护照、照片和支持材料；在厄瓜多尔境内申请时，必须保持合法移民身份。
• 确认资金证明：根据 gob.ec 官方页面，申请费为 50 美元，签发费为 80 美元；平台和类别规则要求提供合法生活来源证明。
• 核对工作权利和限制：这是学习类临时居留，不代表自动享有工作权。
• Save your submitted files and track the next application or renewal date.

Official source

Official source: Ecuador official source

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