Who must file: Conditional Mandatory (Travelers aged 18+ or Head of Family group): (1) Mandatory on Arrival into Ecuador when carrying taxable goods exceeding duty-free personal effects ('efectos personales del viajero'); (2) Strictly Mandatory on BOTH Arrival and Departure when carrying cash, bearer negotiable instruments, or precious metals/stones equal to or exceeding USD 10,000.00 (or equivalent) under Art. 84 of the AML Law (failure to declare or false declaration carries a 30% to 50% fine of the total amount); (3) Required for non-resident foreigners staying <= 90 days who register temporary foreign currency on entry (> USD 3,000) to claim ISD tax exemption on exit. Note: Travelers visiting the Galápagos Islands must also obtain the separate Galápagos Transit Control Card (TCT, USD 20.00 fee). (Ecuador Formulario de Registro Aduanero en Línea (FRA)).

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