UK FCDO updates Ecuador travel advice: essential travel only to parts
The UK FCDO has updated its travel advice for Ecuador, advising against all but essential travel to coastal provinces and areas within 20km of the Colombia border. The Ecuadorian government declared a 60-day state of emergency in 10 provinces as of June 16, with increased police and military presence.
Impact and considerations
The state of emergency and safety advisories may affect business travelers' itineraries, requiring attention to local security conditions.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all but essential travel to coastal provinces and areas within 20km of the Colombia border.
- Ecuadorian government declared a 60-day state of emergency in 10 provinces.
- State of emergency includes Guayas, Manabí, Santa Elena, and others.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 10 Jul 2026, 17:44
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:21
- Last updated
- 10 Jul 2026, 17:44
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Ecuador travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 10 Jul 2026, 17:44