Do Ecuadorean citizens need a visa for South Korea?

How to get permission to enter

1. Apply online on the official government website before you book or fly.
2. The authorisation is linked to your passport — travel with the same passport you applied with.
3. Most decisions arrive within minutes to a few days; apply at least a week ahead.

Easier routes with a visa or residence permit you already hold

Ecuadorean citizens who hold one of these documents may enter South Korea without applying for a regular visa.

• Visa-free transit · Up to 30 days in transit

  With a valid US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand visa or a US, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand residence permit.

  • Only when travelling directly to or from the country that issued your visa
  • Physical visa required (Australian e-visa holders only when departing from Australia)
  • Some nationalities are excluded — check before booking

  Visa policy of South Korea (summary of official rules) ↗

Researched 25 Oct 2026 from official government pages and published visa-policy summaries. These rules change often — confirm with the official source before you travel.

• •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
• •Return or onward flight booking
• •Accommodation booking or host address
• •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
• •Travel insurance covering medical costs
• •Approved electronic travel authorisation linked to your passport

South Korea missions in Ecuador

• embassy of South Korea in EcuadorAv. Amazonas N37-29Official website ↗

Official application websites

• Korea Visa Portal ↗
• K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) ↗

Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.