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What is the change? Ecuador will soon begin requiring Venezuelan nationals to obtain a visa before entering the country.
What does the change mean? Currently, Venezuelan nationals can enter Ecuador on the basis of a passport or national ID. Once the change takes effect, Venezuelan nationals planning travel to Ecuador will be required to obtain a Humanitarian Visa or other visa before entering the country.
Background: The decree also states that Venezuelan nationals currently in Ecuador will be able to regularize their status, even if they have overstayed, provided they entered the country legally. Officials said that 320,000 Venezuelans have entered Ecuador because of the economic and political situation in Venezuela, and that the number could reach 500,000 by the end of the year.
Analysis & Comments: Several Latin American countries have changed immigration and entry procedures for Venezuelans in recent months, with Chile and Peru among those that have imposed visa requirements. Venezuelan nationals should note that visas will soon be required for Ecuador as well and should plan accordingly.
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