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In order to aid you in moving to Ecuador we have gathered customs information. We advise you to carefully review the information relating to moving to Ecuador. You may find more up to date information at your local consulate or embassy. Please note, customs regulations are subject to change at any time. GEM Relocations cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.
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Original Passport with proper Visa

Immigrant Visa

Migration Certificate, issued at destination by Migration Police

Work contract valid for more than one year (foreigners with non-immigrant working visa)

Inventory (in Spanish) must be legalized at origin by Consulate of Ecuador

Ecuadorian citizens returning after a minimum of one (1) year of legal residence abroad require a resident visa from the country they are moving from

ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECT SHIPMENTS MUST BE INSPECTED AT ORIGIN BEFORE EMBARKATION. LACK OF PRE-INSPECTION WILL RESULT IN RETURN OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS TO PORT OF ORIGIN AT SHIPPER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE CONSULT WITH THE ECUADORIAN DESTINATION AGENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Diplomatic shipments are excluded from the above requirements.

Customer must be in Ecuador at time of customs clearance.

Any cost incurred for obtaining this certificate is not included in the door-to-door cost of the move, and is for the Customer's account

Shipments for foreigners, immigrants and returning nationals must arrive within 60 days of the Customer

Foreigners and immigrants can import household goods duty free, contingent on the issue of a visa valid for over one year

Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free for:

Foreign diplomats

Ecuadorian diplomats

Ecuadorians retiring from official assignments in international organizations

Ecuadorians with at least one (1) year abroad are allowed duty free entry of household goods.

All shipper may import one electric appliance. (Any extras may be dutiable)

Shipments on which all conditions are not fulfilled will be subject to payment of import taxes (approx. 43% of CIF value, calculated by Customs after inspection)

New items and shipments in excess of a certain valuation are subject to duties

Electrical appliances must not be shipped with original packing

Limited quantities of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products may be allowed

Only one of each item allowed, additional items subject to payment of duties

Firearms and ammunition

Drugs and narcotics

Pornographic material

Foodstuffs and live plants

Importation of used vehicles is prohibited

To import a motor vehicle, it must be brand new, and it must be inspected at origin before embarkation (even if it is sharing a container with household goods)

Motor vehicles are subject to duties (approx. 65% of CIF value)

Previous authorization from the Ministry of Finance required before new vehicle is shipped from origin

May import up to three pets

Documents required:

Health Certificate

Vaccine Certificate

NOTES

Customs clearance process takes approximately 4-5 weeks in Guayaquil and approximately 2 weeks in Quito.