Compare all Galápagos Islands islands

Ecuador tourist entry + Galápagos TCT: U.S. citizens enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days in any 12-month period. All travellers to Galápagos need a Transit Control Card (TCT) purchased online before the flight. Permanent Galápagos residency is restricted — generally only children of permanent residents or spouses after 10+ years; temporary work requires sponsorship and local hiring rules.

Ecuador tourist entry + Galápagos TCT: U.S. citizens enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days in any 12-month period. All travellers to Galápagos need a Transit Control Card (TCT) purchased online before the flight. Permanent Galápagos residency is restricted — generally only children of permanent residents or spouses after 10+ years; temporary work requires sponsorship and local hiring rules.

Ecuador tourist entry + Galápagos TCT: U.S. citizens enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days in any 12-month period. All travellers to Galápagos need a Transit Control Card (TCT) purchased online before the flight. Permanent Galápagos residency is restricted — generally only children of permanent residents or spouses after 10+ years; temporary work requires sponsorship and local hiring rules.

Ecuador tourist entry + Galápagos TCT: U.S. citizens enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days in any 12-month period. All travellers to Galápagos need a Transit Control Card (TCT) purchased online before the flight. Permanent Galápagos residency is restricted — generally only children of permanent residents or spouses after 10+ years; temporary work requires sponsorship and local hiring rules.

None documented on island

None documented on island

None documented on island

None documented on island

Younger working-age skew (~30s median) among residents tied to tourism, fishing, and conservation jobs; small total population.

Younger working-age skew (~30s median) among residents tied to tourism, fishing, and conservation jobs; small total population.

Younger working-age skew (~30s median) among residents tied to tourism, fishing, and conservation jobs; small total population.

Younger working-age skew (~30s median) among residents tied to tourism, fishing, and conservation jobs; small total population.

Predominantly mestizo Ecuadorian settlers; small indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian minorities. High turnover of mainland workers in tourism.

Predominantly mestizo Ecuadorian settlers; small indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian minorities. High turnover of mainland workers in tourism.

Predominantly mestizo Ecuadorian settlers; small indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian minorities. High turnover of mainland workers in tourism.

Predominantly mestizo Ecuadorian settlers; small indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian minorities. High turnover of mainland workers in tourism.

Roman Catholic majority (Ecuador national pattern); evangelical Protestant minority growing on mainland and islands.

Roman Catholic majority (Ecuador national pattern); evangelical Protestant minority growing on mainland and islands.

Roman Catholic majority (Ecuador national pattern); evangelical Protestant minority growing on mainland and islands.

Roman Catholic majority (Ecuador national pattern); evangelical Protestant minority growing on mainland and islands.

35% top marginal (+ solidarity contribution on higher incomes)

35% top marginal (+ solidarity contribution on higher incomes)

35% top marginal (+ solidarity contribution on higher incomes)

35% top marginal (+ solidarity contribution on higher incomes)

Ecuador national income tax applies on Galápagos (same SRI rules). Progressive slices up to 35% on highest bracket. Solidarity contribution may apply on income above threshold. Special Galápagos residency cards affect some fees but not core income-tax scale.

Ecuador national income tax applies on Galápagos (same SRI rules). Progressive slices up to 35% on highest bracket. Solidarity contribution may apply on income above threshold. Special Galápagos residency cards affect some fees but not core income-tax scale.

Ecuador national income tax applies on Galápagos (same SRI rules). Progressive slices up to 35% on highest bracket. Solidarity contribution may apply on income above threshold. Special Galápagos residency cards affect some fees but not core income-tax scale.

Ecuador national income tax applies on Galápagos (same SRI rules). Progressive slices up to 35% on highest bracket. Solidarity contribution may apply on income above threshold. Special Galápagos residency cards affect some fees but not core income-tax scale.