Thailand e-Visa for citizens of Ecuador: online application, fees and processing time 2026

Yes, Ecuadorian citizens need an e-Visa, even for a short tourist trip. Until 14 September 2026, nationals of Ecuador could enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days. Since 15 September 2026, Ecuador is no longer on the list of 60 exempt countries published by the Royal Thai embassies, so the e-Visa must now be obtained before departure. Information dated before that change, still found on some websites, is out of date.

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 fee40 USD

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

• 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.

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

The official e-Visa fee on record is 40 USD. Prepare a clear digital copy of your passport and the other documents the portal asks for, which depend on the category and are not listed here. For any document you are unsure about, the official page mfa.go.th is the reference.

The application is made online only, on the official portal thaievisa.go.th. Fill in the form with your Ecuadorian passport details, choose the category that matches your trip and upload the requested supporting documents. The exact list of documents is shown on the portal for the category you select; if in doubt, refer to mfa.go.th or to the Thai embassy responsible for Ecuador.

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.

The observed processing time is 5 business days: apply early enough to answer any request for additional documents before you fly. Once granted, the e-Visa allows a stay of 60 days (extendable once by 30 days); check the conditions for the extension with the Thai authorities. Keep the e-Visa confirmation, printed or on your phone, to show during the journey.

Paying an unofficial intermediary website that imitates the Thai portal and charges far more than 40 USD: only thaievisa.go.th issues the e-Visa. Another frequent mistake since mid-September 2026 is travelling on the assumption that Ecuadorian citizens are still exempt. Finally, do not confuse the 60-day stay with the visa's validity or with the processing time.