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VISA INFORMATION 0-90 Days: Nationals from US, Canada and most European countries do not need visas for stays less than 90 days. Your passport will be stamped with a tourist visa(T-III) upon arrival. 90-120 Days: If you are planning to stay more that 90 days in Ecuador, you will be required to have a 12-VII Visa for Volunteers. For the application you will need the following documents: • A passport valid a least for 6 months after your planned return to home country. • An application with photos. • A letter or certificate issued by the host organization in Ecuador describing the tasks and duration of the volunteer service. • A copy of the document that states the name and address of the legal representative of the organization. • A copy of the Official Registry and Statutes of the organization. • Police Record (Depending on home country) • Health Certificate including HIV test (Depending on home country) • Fees: Application $30, Visa: $150 You should generally start the visa process 3 weeks before your departure, since the process can take from 1-10 working days. It is your responsibility to contact the nearest consulate and ask for any specific requirements that they might have.
HEALTH & INSURANCE During orientation, you will receive information regarding your health in Ecuador. You will have easy access to Ecuador’s top doctors, clinics and hospitals. Health insurance is provided by <strong>ICYE</strong>. Volunteers pay for doctor’s visits, keep their receipts, and will get reimbursed in their home country. For more information, please read the Health Insurance Brochure.
Page 1 and 2: ECUADOR National Profile 2011-2012
Page 3 and 4: Fundacion VASE - ICYE Ecuador Funda
Page 5 and 6: ECUADOR’S LOCATION Straddling the
Page 7 and 8: CLIMATE . Ecuador has very differen
Page 9 and 10: CULTURE AND SOCIETY Family Ecuadori
Page 11 and 12: RELIGION • Religion in Ecuador is
Page 13 and 14: ECONOMY Ecuador has varied natural
Page 15 and 16: GOVERNMENT Some of the most importa
Page 17 and 18: LET’S EAT! Potato Soup (served wi
Page 19 and 20: DAILY MEALS Breakfast: Bread, jam o
Page 21 and 22: Orientation You will be taken direc
Page 23 and 24: $$ MONEY $$ Average Costs: ITEM USD
Page 25 and 26: EXCURSIONS VASE offers several excu
Page 27: TRANSPORTATION The projects are all
Page 31 and 32: RULES & REGULATIONS • I will acti
Page 33 and 34: ARRIVAL IN QUITO Arrival airport: Q
Page 35: FUNDACION VASE ANTONIO NAVARRO N32-

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