At Galakiwi, we don\u2019t issue the TCT ourselves, but we assist all our adventurers with the permits and requirements needed for smooth entry into the islands. If you prefer to handle the TCT on your own, here is your updated, step-by-step guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who Needs a TCT?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nEvery traveler entering the Gal\u00e1pagos as a tourist must obtain a TCT, regardless of nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only exceptions are Gal\u00e1pagos residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ISA-Tuneles-Pax_G--889x500.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat Do You Need to Apply?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nThere are just a few requirements for registering for your TCT, and don\u2019t worry, they\u2019re all details you likely already have on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A valid passport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMust have at least 6 months of validity from your travel date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A round-trip flight ticket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYour entry and exit dates between mainland Ecuador and the Gal\u00e1pagos must not exceed 60 days (the maximum allowed tourist stay per year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Available tourist days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nVisitors, both Ecuadorian and foreign, may stay up to 60 non-extendable days per calendar year, counted from your first entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$20 TCT fee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPayable online by card or in person at the airport (if the system allows on-site processing at the time of travel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Complete the TCT Online (New Process)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nWe recommend filling out your online registration within 48 hours before your flight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can start the process here:
\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/siig-registro.gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec\/app\/tct\/emitir\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nStep-by-step instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n1. Select your language and document type<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Choose your preferred language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under Tipo de documento<\/em>, select Passport<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enter your passport number (no symbols or spaces).
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n2. Fill in your personal information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll be asked for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nationality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Birthdate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Passport details
Make sure everything matches your official documents and flight information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n3. Add your flight details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHave your itinerary handy. You will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Airline name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Flight codes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- City of origin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Arrival airport\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Arrival date and time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Return flight information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Accuracy matters, your TCT is tied to these flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Provide your stay information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou must enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Hotel names or lodging details\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
5. Accept the legal agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou will see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Acceptance of the Current Legal Regulations <\/strong>and Acceptance of Responsibility for the Information Provided<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Read and accept both to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Pay the $20 fee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe system allows secure online payment by credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Download your confirmation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce the payment is complete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Download or print your TCT certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can carry it digital or printed<\/strong>, both are accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You will need to show this at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Airline check-in counters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Boarding gates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Completing this ahead of time saves you significant time at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSD_8125-SanCristobal-PuntaCarola-Beach-MarineIguana-1-889x500.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow Long Can You Stay in the Gal\u00e1pagos?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nAll tourist, may stay u to 60 consecutive, non-extendable days per calendar year. You may enter multiple times, but all entries count toward the same 60-day limit and consider each entry requires paying for a new TCT.
If you encounter errors or issues with the online TCT platform, you can contact the Governing Council:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
asistencias.consultas@gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPlanning a Gal\u00e1pagos Tour?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nIf you’re exploring Gal\u00e1pagos tours, island-hopping itineraries, or traveling with family, check out our blog for more detailed guides, or explore our trips designed for high-service, land-based, deeply immersive Gal\u00e1pagos experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Galakiwi<\/a>, we take care of the logistical details so you can enjoy your adventure, not the paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd if you’re curious about the full entry process, don\u2019t miss our guide on Traveling to the Gal\u00e1pagos<\/a> & What to Expect at the Airport<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re planning a trip to the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands, you\u2019ve likely come across the term TCT. The Transit Control Card (TCT) is a mandatory document required for every traveler entering the Gal\u00e1pagos (except local residents). It\u2019s issued by the Ecuadorian government to monitor visitors’ time in the islands and ensure tourism remains sustainable, one of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2172,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pre-trip-advice"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2170"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2178,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2170\/revisions\/2178"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat Do You Need to Apply?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nThere are just a few requirements for registering for your TCT, and don\u2019t worry, they\u2019re all details you likely already have on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A valid passport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMust have at least 6 months of validity from your travel date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A round-trip flight ticket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYour entry and exit dates between mainland Ecuador and the Gal\u00e1pagos must not exceed 60 days (the maximum allowed tourist stay per year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Available tourist days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nVisitors, both Ecuadorian and foreign, may stay up to 60 non-extendable days per calendar year, counted from your first entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$20 TCT fee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPayable online by card or in person at the airport (if the system allows on-site processing at the time of travel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Complete the TCT Online (New Process)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nWe recommend filling out your online registration within 48 hours before your flight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou can start the process here:
\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/siig-registro.gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec\/app\/tct\/emitir\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nStep-by-step instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n1. Select your language and document type<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Choose your preferred language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under Tipo de documento<\/em>, select Passport<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enter your passport number (no symbols or spaces).
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n2. Fill in your personal information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou\u2019ll be asked for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Nationality<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Birthdate<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Passport details
Make sure everything matches your official documents and flight information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n3. Add your flight details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHave your itinerary handy. You will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Airline name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Flight codes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- City of origin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Arrival airport\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Arrival date and time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Return flight information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Accuracy matters, your TCT is tied to these flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Provide your stay information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou must enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Hotel names or lodging details\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
5. Accept the legal agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYou will see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Acceptance of the Current Legal Regulations <\/strong>and Acceptance of Responsibility for the Information Provided<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Read and accept both to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Pay the $20 fee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe system allows secure online payment by credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Download your confirmation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce the payment is complete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Download or print your TCT certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You can carry it digital or printed<\/strong>, both are accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You will need to show this at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Airline check-in counters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Boarding gates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Completing this ahead of time saves you significant time at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow Long Can You Stay in the Gal\u00e1pagos?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nAll tourist, may stay u to 60 consecutive, non-extendable days per calendar year. You may enter multiple times, but all entries count toward the same 60-day limit and consider each entry requires paying for a new TCT.
If you encounter errors or issues with the online TCT platform, you can contact the Governing Council:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
asistencias.consultas@gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPlanning a Gal\u00e1pagos Tour?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nIf you’re exploring Gal\u00e1pagos tours, island-hopping itineraries, or traveling with family, check out our blog for more detailed guides, or explore our trips designed for high-service, land-based, deeply immersive Gal\u00e1pagos experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Galakiwi<\/a>, we take care of the logistical details so you can enjoy your adventure, not the paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd if you’re curious about the full entry process, don\u2019t miss our guide on Traveling to the Gal\u00e1pagos<\/a> & What to Expect at the Airport<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re planning a trip to the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands, you\u2019ve likely come across the term TCT. The Transit Control Card (TCT) is a mandatory document required for every traveler entering the Gal\u00e1pagos (except local residents). It\u2019s issued by the Ecuadorian government to monitor visitors’ time in the islands and ensure tourism remains sustainable, one of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2172,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pre-trip-advice"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2170"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2178,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2170\/revisions\/2178"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Must have at least 6 months of validity from your travel date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A round-trip flight ticket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your entry and exit dates between mainland Ecuador and the Gal\u00e1pagos must not exceed 60 days (the maximum allowed tourist stay per year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Available tourist days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Visitors, both Ecuadorian and foreign, may stay up to 60 non-extendable days per calendar year, counted from your first entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n $20 TCT fee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Payable online by card or in person at the airport (if the system allows on-site processing at the time of travel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend filling out your online registration within 48 hours before your flight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can start the process here: 1. Select your language and document type<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Fill in your personal information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll be asked for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Add your flight details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Have your itinerary handy. You will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accuracy matters, your TCT is tied to these flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Provide your stay information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You must enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Accept the legal agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read and accept both to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Pay the $20 fee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The system allows secure online payment by credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Download your confirmation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the payment is complete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will need to show this at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Completing this ahead of time saves you significant time at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All tourist, may stay u to 60 consecutive, non-extendable days per calendar year. You may enter multiple times, but all entries count toward the same 60-day limit and consider each entry requires paying for a new TCT. asistencias.consultas@gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re exploring Gal\u00e1pagos tours, island-hopping itineraries, or traveling with family, check out our blog for more detailed guides, or explore our trips designed for high-service, land-based, deeply immersive Gal\u00e1pagos experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Galakiwi<\/a>, we take care of the logistical details so you can enjoy your adventure, not the paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you’re curious about the full entry process, don\u2019t miss our guide on Traveling to the Gal\u00e1pagos<\/a> & What to Expect at the Airport<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re planning a trip to the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands, you\u2019ve likely come across the term TCT. The Transit Control Card (TCT) is a mandatory document required for every traveler entering the Gal\u00e1pagos (except local residents). It\u2019s issued by the Ecuadorian government to monitor visitors’ time in the islands and ensure tourism remains sustainable, one of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2172,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pre-trip-advice"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2170"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2178,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2170\/revisions\/2178"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.galakiwi.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How to Complete the TCT Online (New Process)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/siig-registro.gobiernogalapagos.gob.ec\/app\/tct\/emitir\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nStep-by-step instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Make sure everything matches your official documents and flight information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow Long Can You Stay in the Gal\u00e1pagos?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
If you encounter errors or issues with the online TCT platform, you can contact the Governing Council:<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlanning a Gal\u00e1pagos Tour?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n