Entry into Ecuador and Galapagos

| Updated on July 25, 2026
Galapagos liveaboard diving trip cost and what's included

Upon arrival in Ecuador, everyone must go through customs and immigration. Visitors must have a valid passport good for at least six months after their visit.

You will be given copies of your entry the time of writing, no visas are required regardless of your nationality as long as you are entering Ecuador as a tourist and plan to stay for less than 90 days. Make copies of all important documents (passport, air tickets, prescription medications, etc.). If they are lost, replacement will be much easier with copies in hand.

To go to Galapagos you have to pay 2 taxes:

  • Transit card $ 20
  • National Park entrance fee $ 200

Tourists traveling to Ecuador need private or public travel insurance. The insurance will be required for the time of stay for foreign persons entering Ecuador, to ensure your stay without setbacks.

Once you clear the entry steps, the adventure begins — explore our Darwin and Wolf liveaboard itinerary to see what seven nights of world-class diving look like.

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