When you have a visa that is valid for more than 180 days, you cannot drive with a foreign driver's license anymore. In this article, you will learn how to convert your foreign driver's license to an Ecuadorian driver's license.
Like other countries, Ecuador has various driver's license categories. They are similar to the categories in many other countries. To be allowed to drive a car (a sedan or an SUV), you will need a driver's license for category B.
To obtain an Ecuadorian driver's license of type B, you can act like you are just a beginner by taking driving lessons. Easier and cheaper is to convert your foreign driver's license to an Ecuadorian driver's license. This article is about this latter method.
Your Ecuadorian driver's license will be issued by ANT Ecuador (Agencia Nacional de Tránsito) Ecuador's National Traffic Agency. Before you make an appointment to receive your driver's license, you should collect the required documents.