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Welcome to Quito
Quito is the city at the "Middle of the World" because it is located at the
equator. Quito is almost a mile above sea level, so it can be warm in the daytime and cold
at night.
 Website of
the municipality of Quito (in Spanish)
Getting to Quito, Ecuador
Visas: Citizens of most countries do not require a visa to enter
Ecuador for up to 90 days, with some notable exceptions including France. This
"automatic" tourist visa is knows as the 12-X. If you plan on staying longer
that 90 days, working or immigrating to Ecuador you will need one of the other types of
visas outlined below.
Visas for Non-Working Stays Up to 90 Days (Visa 12-X) Ecuador welcomes tourists and
travelers from every country. Citizens of the United States, Canada and most European
countries traveling to Ecuador for tourism, business or to study do not require a visa
unless they expect to stay in Ecuador for more than 90 days in one calendar year (that is,
90 days adding every entry in one year) or if they are drawing income from an Ecuadorian
source.
Specific Requirements:
- Valid passport for more than 6 months.
- Return ticket (for air, land or sea travel).
- Proof of economic means to support yourself during your stay in Ecuador (may be
requested by Immigration authorities upon arrival).
Nationals of the following countries require a visa to enter Ecuador for any reason and
should approach the Consulate of Ecuador in their home country before traveling (list may
change without notice): Algeria, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala,
India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Lybia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan,
Palestine Authority, Panama, People's Republic of China, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tunisia, and
Vietnam.
Foreigners traveling on a 12-X visa may not take employment in Ecuador. Visa 12-X
status cannot be changed in Ecuador.
Air Travel: Participants will be provided a round-trip economy class
air ticket to and from the international airport of their originating cities and Quito.
Please inform the seminar coordinators regarding your preferred dates of travel.
Accommodations. Participants will be staying at the Swissotel Quito.
Seminar coordinators will make hotel reservations on behalf of the participants, based on
the travel arrangements.
Airport Transfer. Transfers from the airport to the Swissotel Quito
are provided by the hotel.
Expenses and Allowances:
There is no registration fee for the seminar/workshop. Invited participants are also
covered for the following expenses:
- Air travel as mentioned above
- Accommodation at the Swissotel Quito for the duration of the seminar/workshop
- Terminal and miscellaneous expenses
Other expenses, such as those in connection with telephone, fax use, and medical and
other personal expenses are borne by the participants.
See also: Things to know
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