British tourists planning trips to Ecuador will need to comply with new customs regulations.
The Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance to warn that travellers carrying taxable goods or cash worth $10,000 (£7,360) or more must register online before their journey.
The new requirements, which come into effect on July 29, apply to every adult passenger or family group travelling to or from Ecuador.
Those affected will need to complete an online form and present a digital QR code to customs officials upon arrival or departure at airports, land borders and ports.
British tourists planning trips to Ecuador will need to comply with new customs regulations
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The Foreign Office guidance emphasises that registration must be completed at least three days before travelling, marking a significant change to current procedures for UK visitors to the South American nation.
According to the Foreign Office warning, tourists who fail to declare goods face potential fines, confiscation of their items or even criminal charges.
Beyond the new customs rules, the Foreign Office has issued several other warnings for British tourists to be aware of while travelling to Ecuador.
A state of emergency was renewed on June 12 due to internal disturbance and armed violence, with curfews from 10pm to 5am in certain districts.
The Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance to warn that travellers
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The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the Ecuador-Colombia border, except for certain parts of Carchi province.
Heavy rainfall has also prompted regional emergency declarations in multiple provinces.
Security concerns include widespread mugging and pickpocketing, particularly in Quito's old town and transport hubs.
Armed robbery poses risks throughout the country, with violent robberies reported outside banks.
The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the Ecuador-Colombia border
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The Foreign Office warns of serious sexual assaults against foreign women, especially in the tourist beach town of Montañita.
Kidnapping rates have risen, with victims held while criminals empty their bank accounts.
Criminals may drug victims to rob them with homemade versions of the drug scopolamine, subdue victims, and cause amnesia.
Travellers are required to carry identification at all times, and tourists must use US dollars or centavo coins, which are minted in Ecuador.
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