Ecuador - Update History

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  • September 2024: OROV virus info. added to Health.
  • February 2024: Security, Immigration and Pets section checked and updated.
  • January 2024: Security alert posted after SOE declared.
  • December 2023: New president finalized sailing permit – info. updated.
  • September 2023: New autografo requirement passed on by Gene Tatum of Puerto Amistad. Clearance and documents updated.
  • December 2022: Pets section checked.
  • October 2022: All restrictions lifted – biosecurity and clearance updated.
  • June 2022: Restrictions easing and all ports now open – biosecurity updated.
  • February 2022: Autografo rules clarified and updated – ports now open, covid protocols updated.
  • January 2022: New entry rules from Puerto Amistad. All formalities checked and updated.
  • December 2021: Entry requirements changed again on 1 December. Noted under Biosecurity.
  • November 2021: Covid protocols checked and updated.
  • September 2021: Covid protocols updated.
  • July 2021: Autografo details added to pre-arrival info. in Clearance and Covid protocols updated with info. from Puerto Amistad as borders closed July 4th.
  • June 2020: DJT application updated for Puerto Amistad – Documents.
  • January 2020: All formalities updated with feedback from Christine Meyers and via Puerto Amistad and Puerto Lucia websites plus other online sources.
  • May 2019: Fees updated, checked against those listed on Puerto Amistad website.
  • March 2019:  Weather update
  • October 2018: Clearance updated with more information from Christian of SY Taitonga.
  • January 2018: Immigration and health updated.
  • November 2017: More details on new clearance procedures and fees provided by PLYC and Salinas Port Captain.
  • October 2017: Notified by PLYC that clearance rules have changed and an agent no longer required. Notice posted.
  • March 2017: Checked Clearance. No changes made.
  • January 2016: Customs, Immigration and security updated/checked.
  • June 2015: Publications checked.
  • March 2015: Agent information and fees updated with assistance from Napoleon Cadena.
  • January 2014: Immigration, Customs and security checked/updated.
  • May 2013: Ecuador to the Galapagos – update on Autographo from Anthony Swanston of SV Wild Fox.
  • March 2013: Technical stop details from Mr. Proano.
  • January 2012: Immigration – visa extension updates from agent Mr. Proano and Puerto Amistad.
  • January 2012: Customs – extensions information added by Puerto Amistad.

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