Drive in Ecuador on a US license?

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CyberJane Member

Member since 07 February 2017

CyberJaneMember12 September 2017 22:36:49

Can I drive in Ecuador with my US license? And if so, for how long am I allowed to drive in EC without procuring an Ecuadorian license?

Thanks,
CJ

cccmedia Ecuador / Colombia Expert

Member since 13 March 2014

cccmediaEcuador / Colombia Expert12 September 2017 22:48:48

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Based on my research on the Web, 60 or 90 days.

The limit has apparently changed more than once in recent years .. and I doubt most cops know the terms of the exact law that is supposedly now in effect.

If anyone tells you a different number of days, take it with a grain of salt unless they can back it up with a reliably current citation of the law.

Now that the new immigration law is taking effect, it's possible 180 days will be allowable for those with a tourist permit of that length.

cccmedia

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