Non Immigrant Visas
What is a Visa
A visa is a document that allows the bearer to travel to the United States and apply for admission with Customs & Border Protection (CBP). Non-U.S. citizens who wish to travel to the United States must have a valid visa unless they are citizens of a country on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). To see which countries are part pf the Visa Waiver Program click here.
Important
NEW REGULATION FOR ECUADORIAN PASSPORTS VALIDITY WHEN ENTERING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Ecuadorian citizens traveling to the United States are advised that their passport must be valid for six months beyond the date that they will EXIT the United States.
Ecuadorian citizens whose U.S. visa is in a passport that has expired or will expire within six months of the end of their U.S. visit but who have a new passport do not need to apply for a new visa. Travelers should present both the new passport and the old passport with the valid visa to the United States Customs and Border Patrol officer upon arrival in the U.S.
New Requirement for Travelers Under Visa Waiver Program
As of January 12, 2009, all international travelers traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program will need to complete the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Please note that this requirement only applies to travelers under the Visa Waiver Program, which does not apply to Ecuadorians. Travelers traveling on Ecuadorian passports are not eligible for the Visa Waiver Program and do not need to complete the electronic application. Although the ESTA is not mandatory until January 12, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security has already begun accepting electronic authorizations and travelers under the Visa Waiver Program may begin submitting ESTA applications at any time.
Having a valid visa does NOT guarantee entry into the United States. The Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has the authority to deny entry to the United States to any non-U.S. citizen.
There are new U.S. entry procedures required for foreign visitors. For more information about the US-VISIT program please visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
There are two types of visas: Immigrant Visas and Non-Immigrant Visas.
Immigrant Visas
An Imigrant visa allows the bearer to travel to the United States to become a legal permanent resident. In order to receive this kind of visa you must qualify within an "Immigrant Category" and have a petition filed on your behalf. To find if you qualify for an Immigrant Visa click here.
Non-Immigrant Visas
A Non-Immigrant Visa allows the bearer to travel to the United States temporarily for business, tourism, studies, or work. In order to receive this kind of visa you must pay a visa fee, submit a visa application and come to the U.S. Consulate for an interview. To find out more about how to get a Non-Immigrant Visa click here.
| DHL PASSPORT DELIVERY |
| If the visa is approved, the passport will be ready between six or eight bisiness days from the day of the intrview. DHL will send your passport to your home or office or an approved DHL express center near you. A DHL representative serving visa recipients is located inside the MOVISTAR-INDUSUR office in the INDUAUTO building at the corner of Quito and 9 de Octubre Avenues, in Guayaquil (two blocks east of the Consulate. The DHL rerpesentative in the INDUAUTO building will only accept cash payments. |
| DELIVERY FEES |
| HOME | DHL EXPRESS CENTER |
| One Passport: $8.00 | One Passport: $6.00 |
| Additional Passport: $2.00 each | Additional Pasport: $2.00 each |