Are vaccinations required for entry into Ecuador?

Bloodoftheberry · 06-21-2009, 05:29 PM

Hello everyone,

Like many of this forum it seems, I've been considering visiting Ecuador (specifically, Vilcabamba) over the next few months, with the intention of possibly relocating from here in the UK if all turns out well. But one thing bothers me - vaccinations. I'm sure most of us are aware of the damaging effects these jabs can have on our immune systems, and it seems that mandatory vaccinations are very much part of the agenda. So my questions are:

1.) Are visitors to Ecuador required to show a Certificate of Vaccinations before entry into the country is permitted?
2.) Are there any MANDATORY vaccinations required? (my online research has shown that there are a lot of 'recommended' vaccinations, and yellow fever is mandatory for those under 1, but no mandatory jabs for adults).

I'm concerned because my sister was required to show a certificate before entering Brazil, which seems to have similar entry laws to Ecuador. I don't want to spent about £600 on a return ticket to Latin America, only to have an official at Quito airport send me back because I don't have mercury (and possibly a VeriChip) in my veins

Mike

PS. I'm travelling alone at the moment. If anyone wants to join me on this trip, feel free to PM me

06-21-2009, 05:29 PM	#1
Bloodoftheberry Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Wales, UK Posts: 19	Are vaccinations required for entry into Ecuador? Hello everyone, Like many of this forum it seems, I've been considering visiting Ecuador (specifically, Vilcabamba) over the next few months, with the intention of possibly relocating from here in the UK if all turns out well. But one thing bothers me - vaccinations. I'm sure most of us are aware of the damaging effects these jabs can have on our immune systems, and it seems that mandatory vaccinations are very much part of the agenda. So my questions are: 1.) Are visitors to Ecuador required to show a Certificate of Vaccinations before entry into the country is permitted? 2.) Are there any MANDATORY vaccinations required? (my online research has shown that there are a lot of 'recommended' vaccinations, and yellow fever is mandatory for those under 1, but no mandatory jabs for adults). I'm concerned because my sister was required to show a certificate before entering Brazil, which seems to have similar entry laws to Ecuador. I don't want to spent about £600 on a return ticket to Latin America, only to have an official at Quito airport send me back because I don't have mercury (and possibly a VeriChip) in my veins Mike PS. I'm travelling alone at the moment. If anyone wants to join me on this trip, feel free to PM me Last edited by Bloodoftheberry; 06-21-2009 at 05:38 PM.