How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 90 days a year | Visa-free for 90 days in the 12 months from your first entry. One 90-day extension is possible for a fee; longer stays need a special tourist visa. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 90 days a year | Visa-free for 90 days in the 12 months from your first entry. One 90-day extension is possible for a fee; longer stays need a special tourist visa. |
 US passport | 90 days a year | Visa-free for 90 days in the 12 months from your first entry. One 90-day extension is possible for a fee; longer stays need a special tourist visa. |
 Indian passport | Visa · 90 days | Visa required before travel (India is a special-regime country). Usually up to 90 days. |
Counted in any 12 consecutive months.
Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.
Tax residency in Ecuador
Resident with 183+ days in a calendar year, or 183+ days in any 12 months spanning two years unless you prove tax residence elsewhere.
Keeping a residence permit
Since the 2021 reform, temporary residence has no limit on time abroad. Permanent residents: max 180 days a year abroad in the first 2 years, then 2 years.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Ecuador?
90 days a year. Visa-free for 90 days in the 12 months from your first entry. One 90-day extension is possible for a fee; longer stays need a special tourist visa.
How long can British citizens stay in Ecuador?
90 days a year. Visa-free for 90 days in the 12 months from your first entry. One 90-day extension is possible for a fee; longer stays need a special tourist visa.
How long can EU citizens stay in Ecuador?
90 days a year. Visa-free for 90 days in the 12 months from your first entry. One 90-day extension is possible for a fee; longer stays need a special tourist visa.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Ecuador?
Visa · 90 days. Visa required before travel (India is a special-regime country). Usually up to 90 days.
When do you become a tax resident in Ecuador?
You become tax resident after 183 days in any 12 consecutive months. Resident with 183+ days in a calendar year, or 183+ days in any 12 months spanning two years unless you prove tax residence elsewhere.
How long can you be away from Ecuador without losing your residence permit?
Since the 2021 reform, temporary residence has no limit on time abroad. Permanent residents: max 180 days a year abroad in the first 2 years, then 2 years.
Can Noverstay count my days in Ecuador automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.