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Ecuador Visa Requirements for international students

To study in Ecuador you need the Ecuadorian Student visa or permit depending on where you are coming from. RocApply is glad to assist you in figuring the best way to obtain your student visa without much hassling!

It is important to know however whether your country of origin is under exemption for VISA here. Not only that but Rocapply is also committed to help you get through your nearby consulate for making your application as seamless as it can get!

Do United States citizens need a visa for Ecuador?

The answer is NO but subjective! No, as a US citizen, if you only want to stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days, you do not need a visa. If you want to stay for longer than 90 days, you must apply for a temporary residence visa or extended tourist viss from one of the Embassies or Consulates of Ecuador in the US.

How to Enter Ecuador Without a Visa?

If you are exempt from an Ecuador visa, you have to present the following documents at the immigration officers at the port of entry:

  • Your passport, which must be valid for at least another 6 months.
  • A round-trip or onward trip ticket
  • Travel health insurance covering the duration of your stay

You will obtain a tourist stamp in your passport, which allows you to stay in Ecuador for up to 90 days.

Note: It is up to the immigration personnel at the port of entry to decide whether to allow you to enter Ecuador, regardless of whether you need a visa or not.

Application Requirements

For stays longer than 90 days, students studying in Ecuador will need a Study Visa. You’ll need the following documents to apply:

  • Passport with remaining validity of at least 6 months beyond the travel dates
  • Police certificate with criminal record of the State where s/he resides.
  • Medical certificate.
  • Return ticket
  • Two passport sized photographs
  • Application form
  • Certificate of course registration in an educational institution in Ecuador.
  • Certificate of financial solvency with a letter stating the intention of the bank of forwarding to the student 10% of that amount per month OR
  • Visa and application fee 

What qualifies you for a student visa in Ecuador?

The following criteria must be met.

  • A letter of acceptance must be provided demonstrating that an applicant has been offered a place on a full-time course of study at a recognized educational institution. 
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate evidence of enough funds to support themselves in the country. 
  • It must be shown that the course fees have been paid in full. 
  • Private medical insurance must be arranged and documentary evidence of this must be provided. 
  • It must be the candidate's demonstrable intention to return to their own country at the end of their period of study.
  • All immigrants in Ecuador should respect and oblige with national immigration laws, guidelines, and formalities.
  • The study must be undertaken from only approved and licensed training institutions.

RocApply Disclaimer: The contents of these pages are provided as an information guide only, in good faith. The information presented is subject to change due to national policy and review.

While every effort is made in presenting up-to-date and accurate information, no responsibility or liability is accepted by the owners of this website for any errors, omissions, or outdated information on these pages or any site to which these pages connect or are linked.

The viewer of this web page should use the above information as a guideline only, and should always contact the above sources, or the user's government representatives for the most up-to-date information at that moment in time, before making a final decision to travel to that country or destination.

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If you fail to submit all the documents in time, the embassy will ask you to book another date for your appointment, therefore to avoid delays please submit all the documents in full.

As the Visa process for international students can take up to 3 months, depending on the country, we strongly encourage you to calculate enough time for it.

 

Application and visa process to North Cyprus

Costs of obtaining the Student Permit
 
Upon arrival in North Cyprus, students are expected to obtain a student permit which will allow them to be legally acknowledged in the Country.
 
For new students, they have nothing to worry about since RocApply and the university's international students office officials will assist you through this process.
 
The cost of for obtaining the student permit is approximately 60 Euros.
 
This cost will cater for costs such as:
  • Police clearance examination
  • Medical Examination
  • Resident permit application forms
  • Resident Permit national stamps
Please note that students will be given time to prepare for this process (up to a month after arrival), however as Rocapply we advice students to travel with the funds to process their Student permit as soon as they arrive.

Extending the Study-Visa once in North-Cyprus

Students will be required to submit their enrollment documents to extend the student visa on yearly basis.Some students have the possibility to extend for more than a year, however, please check with your respective university concerning the procedure and if your residence status allows you to extend for more than a year.

How to extend a passport with my student Visa

For each and every country there are different processes to extend passports of which RocApply advises students to consult with their respective embassies concerning the process and travel only with a valid passport for at least one year.

Whats Next Now that you have the acceptance letter?

Step 1: Pay the tuition fees on the Acceptance letter( Please be very careful with the bank names and account)

Step 2: Send RocApply together with the university the receipts of the payment through email

Step 3: University tracks the bank transaction and confirms the payment after 8 working days

Step 4: University and RocApply will send you a letter confirming the payment which will be needed at the visa offices

Step 5: Prepare the following documents https://www.rocapply.com/visa-requirements-north-cyprus (Remember you do not need to actually buy the air-ticket but you can only reserve and get an itinerary it incase you need to change the dates)

Step 4: Go to the Turkish Embassy and submit the documents once the university confirms the payment

How About Accommodation?

Regarding accommodation, we recommend staying on campus the first year and we will notify the university to reserve you a room as soon as you pay tuition fees. The rent for the room should be around 150 to 200 dollars per month but you only need to pay it when you are there in North Cyprus and the university will also show you many options for accommodation but please be sure before you choose, take a day to really evaluate. The university will give you more than 2-3 days to stay in their dorms for free before you decide which room you would like to take or pay for for the rest of the semester.

Who will pick me up at the Airport?  

Once you have confirmed your arrival date in North Cyprus please send the university and RocApply an email with your air ticket information so that the university driver can pick you up at the airport. The driver will be carrying a board with the name of the university, just approaching and he/she will have your name on the list. The driver will take you directly to the university. 

Please note that you do not need to pay for transportation from the Airport to the university on your first arrival date provided you let the university know of your arrival date because they will pick you up and drive you to the university for free and provide with accommodation to sleep.

North Cyprus Visitors Visa

For parents wanting to visit their children studying in Cyprus securing a visa is relatively easy considering that Cyprus in a tourism-dominated economy.

Further Assistance

If you are still looking for the right university and affordable programs in North Cyprus visit our Study in Cyprus Page.

If you have any questions, want to consult or need help with preparation for visa application please contact RocApply. 
Email: [email protected] 
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