Visa for Canada from Ecuador: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Holders of a passport from Ecuador must obtain a visa before a short tourist stay in Canada. The application goes to the competent Canadian embassy or consulate, or to the application centre they designate, and involves an appointment. Until the visa has been granted, the trip should not be treated as confirmed.

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

• Government fee100 CAD

  Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.

• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator

  Only when the post uses an external centre. The amount is set locally and we do not publish a figure we cannot verify.

• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

  Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

• ExtrasVariable

  Courier return, SMS tracking, compliant photo, insurance, sworn translation or legalisation, depending on what the post requires.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

The official fee recorded for this visa is 100 CAD. A typical file includes the application form, a valid passport, photos meeting the stated requirements, and proof of accommodation, financial means and, where required, travel insurance. The exact list and any additional charges are given on the Government of Canada’s official page or by the Canadian mission.

Start with the Government of Canada’s official information page (canada.ca), which explains the procedure by nationality. Complete the application form, gather the supporting documents, then book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or designated application centre to submit your file or provide the required data, including biometrics where requested. Then follow the instructions you receive about your passport and the decision.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Ecuador, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Ecuador but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing times vary with the season and the place of application, and no official duration is given here: check the official page before setting your dates. Apply as early as possible and do not buy non-refundable flights before the visa has been granted. Keep copies of everything you submit and follow only the instructions of the embassy, consulate or application centre.

An incomplete file or unclear proof of funds are frequent causes of delays and refusals. Another common mistake is booking a fixed trip before the decision, or handing the application to an unofficial website that charges for a service adding nothing. Also make sure the details on the form match your Ecuadorian passport exactly.