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HEALTH INSURANCE FOR VISITORS?

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marcomueses

Can anyone confirm if the new rule to have health insurance applies for all Visitors, regardless of time of staying?.

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The Working Holiday Visa for EcuadorPermanent Residency in EcuadorGetting Visas in EcuadorResident Visas in EcuadorGeneral visa requirements in Ecuador
cccmedia

Expats are guessing about this and certain other aspects of the new EC immigration law .. as the new administration goes about implementing new rules based on the law.

Meantime, don't travel to Ecuador without proof of insurance.  If your policy doesn't cover you outside North America, buy short-term travel insurance.  I have been using IMG lately.
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Travel-insurance quotes are also available from expat.com's insurance-provider majorcompare.com

cccmedia near the Rumichaca border crossing between Ecuador and Colombia

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