ColombiaEcuador: Visa-free

ColombiaEcuador

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for Ecuador?

Visa-free

No. Colombia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Ecuador for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: cancilleria.gob.ec (checked January 29, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance730 km, straight line (~1h 22m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Ecuador197 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Ecuador passport holders visiting Colombia: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Colombia passport holders need a visa for Ecuador?

No. Colombia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Ecuador for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can Colombia citizens stay in Ecuador without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Ecuador from Colombia?

About 730 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 22m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Ecuador?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in Ecuador?

101 / 102 / 131 / 911.

What time zone is Ecuador in?

Guayaquil (UTC-5).

What is the nearest airport to Quito?

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), about 22 km away.

How many countries can enter Ecuador without a visa?

197 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Ecuador visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Colombia

Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country located in South America, with insular regions in North America. Colombia's mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Peru and Ecuador to the south and southwest, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and Panama to the northwest. Colombia is divided into 32 departments. The Capital District of Bogotá is the country's largest city hosting the main financial and cultural hub. Other urban areas include Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Santa Marta, Cúcuta, Ibagué, Villavicencio and Manizales. It covers an area of 1,141,748 square kilometers and has a population of around 52 million. Its rich cultural heritage, including language, religion, cuisine, and art, reflects its history as a colony, fusing cultural elements brought by immigration from Europe and the Middle East, with those brought by the African diaspora, as well as with those of Indigenous civilizations that predate colonization. Spanish is the official language, although Creole, English and 64 other languages are recognized regionally.

CapitalBogota

RegionSouth America

Population53.4M

Area1,141,748 km²

CurrencyColombian peso (1 USD ≈ 3174.49 COP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+57

Drives on theright

TimezoneBogota (UTC-5)

Nearest airportEl Dorado International Airport (BOG), 12 km

Emergency number123

UNESCO sites11

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$8,562 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.4M (2020)

Climate in Bogota

Warmest March, coolest July, driest September, sunniest March.

Monthly climate normals for Bogota, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.2°C	9°C	72mm	348h
February	19.9°C	9.4°C	98mm	319h
March	19.9°C	9.9°C	75mm	356h
April	19.3°C	9.7°C	61mm	346h
May	18.7°C	9.9°C	52mm	305h
June	18.4°C	9.2°C	36mm	329h
July	18.2°C	8.6°C	33mm	350h
August	19.1°C	9°C	31mm	351h
September	19.2°C	8.5°C	27mm	350h
October	19.5°C	8.9°C	72mm	325h
November	18.6°C	9.3°C	135mm	302h
December	19.2°C	8.3°C	47mm	356h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Colombia occupies the northwest corner of South America. It has an area twice that of France, with long coasts on the Caribbean and the Pacific Oceans, mountainous regions, and Amazon jungle areas inland. The ethnic groups and cultures are diverse.

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Dia de los Santos

November 16, 2026Independencia de Cartagena

December 8, 2026La Inmaculada Concepción

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About Ecuador

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Province which contains the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers west of the mainland. The country's capital is Quito, and the largest city is Guayaquil.

CapitalQuito

RegionSouth America

Population18.3M

Area276,841 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+593

Drives on theright

TimezoneGuayaquil (UTC-5)

Nearest airportMariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 22 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 131 / 911

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$7,125 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.1M (2019)

Climate in Quito

Warmest February, coolest July, driest August, sunniest October.

Monthly climate normals for Quito, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18°C	9.2°C	417mm	334h
February	18.4°C	8.8°C	414mm	300h
March	17.9°C	9.4°C	526mm	326h
April	17.3°C	8.7°C	562mm	294h
May	17.8°C	8.6°C	261mm	324h
June	17.6°C	7.5°C	112mm	331h
July	17.4°C	6.9°C	118mm	346h
August	19.4°C	7.6°C	76mm	345h
September	19.2°C	6.9°C	82mm	343h
October	19.6°C	7.5°C	153mm	355h
November	18.1°C	8.2°C	379mm	306h
December	16.7°C	8.4°C	469mm	322h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Ecuador is a country on the Equator in northwestern South America. Several places in the country have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Galapagos Islands and the cities of Quito and Cuenca, which lie in the Andes that run from north to south through the country. The Ecuadorian Andes are also home to some of the highest active volcanoes such as the Cotopaxi.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Galapagos Islands
Galápagos Islands
Historic Center of Quito
Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca
Inca road system
Quito
Sangay National Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos

November 3, 2026Independencia de Cuenca

December 25, 2026Día de Navidad

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