How to Complete Entry Forms for Ecuador & Galapagos: Quito & Guayaquil Airport Check-In Guide

Starting July 29, 2025, all travelers and crew entering or leaving Ecuador regardless of nationality (tourists, Ecuadorians, foreign travelers) are legally required to fill out the FRA Formulario de Registro Aduanero online, up to three days before travel, and present the generated QR code upon arrival or departure. This move is part of SENAE’s efforts to modernize customs procedures and enhance financial security. The form needs to be filled out whether you are declaring anything or not 

Access the Formulario de Registro Aduanero (FRA) on SENAE’s official website.

Fill Out the FRA – up to 3 days before your trip. 

  1. Visit the link above and select your preferred language (Spanish or English).
  2. Log in using your national ID (cédula, passport, etc.). 
  3. If you don’t have an account yet, register—it usually takes less than a minute.
  4. Choose whether the form is for entry or exit. 
  5. Complete the personal and travel details. 
  6. Declare only if you are carrying taxable goods or over USD 10,000 in cash or valuables.
  7. You’ll receive a QR code — present this at custom’s checkpoints. 

Galapagos Flight Check-in

Please preregister your TCT card at least a full day in advance. 

To obtain your TCT online, follow these steps: 

  1. Go to: https://siig-cgreg.gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec  
  2. Accept the personal data processing policy 
  3. Watch the required informational video about entry requirements. You must complete the whole video to move to the next step 
  4. Fill out the form and validate your email 
  5. Enter your travel and accommodation info. FYI Humboldt Explorer is listed as Yate Humboldt near the bottom of the list. The list is not alphabetical.   
  6. Accept the declaration of responsibility and pay online $20 
  7. Reload the page to download your TCT 
  8. A copy will also be sent to your email (check your spam folder)

Please arrive at Quito airport at least 2 hours before departure of your flight. 

Remember to do online check in the day before or you will have further delays or in case of Avianca a $20 fine. 

You also need to fill in this link at least 48 hours before your flight time. Every guest 18 and over needs to fill in this form – https://declaracion.abgalapagos.gob.ec/declaracion

In the Airport:

If you have done your TCT online, please follow the following steps in order. 

  1. Scan all baggage including hand luggage at ABG scanner. They will place plastic tags on all checked baggage. 
  2. Go to terminals in airport to check in – print out boarding passes and luggage tags.
  3. Then go to the counter of the airline you are flying with – LATAM or Avianca – to present proof of payment of TCT and drop bags. 

Note: If you cannot do your TCT online, arrive 30 minutes in addition to the mandatory time before the flight (2.5 hours) then go to the Consejo de Govierno booth and complete TCT in person an pay $20 

Please contact info@explorerventures.com if any issues arise.