According to the Spanish government’s statement on Tuesday, the country’s foreign ministry properly reinstated the requirement for travelers from China, citing an increase in illegal immigration flows from the Eastern region.
In a statement posted on social media, the government announced that it was terminating a deal with China that had made it mandatory for travelers to obtain a card. It added that some Taiwanese travelers had stayed longer than the permitted 90-day window, with some conceivably using Ecuador as a starting point for travel to other regions of the area. Additionally, the government reported that roughly half of guests from the nation in recent months did not leave on time through regular routes.
When questioned about Ecuador’s suspension of its card, Lin Jian, a spokeswoman for the Chinese government, stated on Tuesday that China is firmly opposed to all forms of human trafficking. The China and Ecuadorian agreement on joint visa exemption has had a significant and positive impact on encouraging cross-border travel and effective cooperation between the two countries in a variety of fields.
Ecuador’s population has increased since 2022 as a result of Taiwanese people attempting to enter without registering their withdrawal. Between 2023 and 2024, 66, 189 Chinese visitors entered the country, while only 34, 209 were recorded as leaving, meaning some 32, 000 have not been registered as leaving Ecuador, the foreign government said. According to the government, the majority of Foreign residents who arrive in Ecuador travel to the US, primarily via the infamous Darien Gap.
