Non-Immigrant Visas
Visas for Tourism
Applicants seeking a visa for tourism must apply at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil or the Embassy in Quito, depending on which office has jurisdiction over the applicant's place permanent residence. The applicant's country of citizenship does not matter as long as he or she resides within the jurisdiction of the Consulate or the Embassy, respectively.
To see the jurisdiction of the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil click here. As part of the applicaction process, applicants must be interviewed. During the interview, applicants must show that they qualify in accordance with U.S. law and prove that they do not intend to remain in the U.S. For this, applicants should be able to prove that:
• The purpose of the trip is for tourism.
• The trip to the U.S. will last a limited, determined length of time.
• He or she has a residence outside of the United States that he
or she does not intend to abandon.
In order to schedule an interview at the Consulate General in Guayaquil, the applicant must pay a US$ 131 non-refundable fee for each person, regardless of age at the Banco de Guayaquil, and call the Visa Information Service at 1-800-010-145 in Ecuador or at 1-800-919-5290 in the United States.
For more information on the Visa Information Service click here.
On the day of their interview, applicants should come to the U.S. Consulate 30 minutes before the scheduled interview time.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Applicants must bring the following original documents to their interview:
1) Visa Fee receipt obtained at the Banco de Guayaquil.
2) Visa Application - Form DS-156 (EVAF mandatory starting November 1, 2006) and a DS-157, completed and signed. You must also print out a copy of the forms under the Non-Immigrant Visa Forms page on this website.
3) Valid Passport. Passport must be valid for at least six months after the interview date.
4) Prior Passports, if applicable.
5) One 5 cm X 5 cm photograph for each applicant taken within the last six months (the applicant's face on the photograph should measure 3.5 cm from the top of the head to the chin and 2.5 cm from side to side). The photograph must show the applicant's entire face on a white background. Applicants should not wear dark glasses or hats for the photographs.
6) Children under 18 must come with both parents or legal guardian, and must bring their birth certificates (we only accept the version that is a photocopy of the registry book, the "Libro de Actas"). Parents must bring their passports only if they have valid visas. Parents or legal guardians do not need to schedule an appointment, unless they are applying for a visa.
RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS
We encourage visa applicants to bring documents to the interview that may help demonstrate their qualifications for a visa. Applicants should be aware, however, that supporting documents do not by themselves provide a basis for visa issuance.
A consular officer may determine an applicant's visa eligibility based on information provided during the interview and on the application forms, without referring to the supporting documents.
Any other evidence that may prove the purpose of travel and intention to leave the U.S. after a temporary stay.
Applicants under the age of 18 should appear with their parents or legal guardian.
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Tourist Visa for Medical Treatment
Please click here for more information.
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Regardless of the visa category requested, every applicant should contact the Visa Information Service at:
1-800-010-145 in Ecuador
1-800-919-5290 in the U.S.
For information about immigrant or non-immigrant visa processes, or schedule appointments.
