Australian consular representation in Ecuador
Australian Consulate in Guayaquil
Find current contact details, opening hours, location and information about the limited consular assistance available from the Australian Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Guayaquil
Use the current official details below to contact Australia’s Honorary Consulate in Ecuador.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm that the assistance you require can be provided by the Honorary Consulate.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Guayaquil?
The Australian Consulate is located in Urbanización Puerto Azul in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Before travelling: contact the Consulate to confirm visitor arrangements and make sure the service you require is available locally.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Ecuador
The Australian Consulate in Guayaquil provides honorary consular representation for Australia in Ecuador and limited consular assistance to Australian citizens.
Australia does not maintain a resident embassy in Ecuador. The Australian Embassy in Santiago, Chile is accredited to Ecuador and provides full consular assistance.
Australia’s Ambassador to Chile also holds non-resident accreditation to Ecuador.
Services for Australians
Consular services
The Australian Consulate in Guayaquil provides limited consular assistance to Australians in Ecuador.
Consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited assistance to Australians who experience difficulties in Ecuador. Full consular assistance is available through the Australian Embassy in Santiago.
Provisional travel documents
The Australian Consulate in Guayaquil can issue Provisional Travel Documents in eligible circumstances when an Australian needs emergency travel assistance.
Passports and notarial services
Regular Australian passport and notarial services are not provided by the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Australian Embassy in Santiago for these services.
Australian passports: the Australian Consulate in Guayaquil does not issue Australian passports. For passport services, contact the Australian Embassy in Santiago, Chile.
Visa enquiries: the Consulate’s published email address is not for Australian visa enquiries. Visa, immigration and citizenship information should be obtained through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Visiting the Australian Consulate in Guayaquil
The Australian Consulate publishes office hours from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Because the post is an Honorary Consulate with a limited range of services, contact the office before visiting to explain what assistance you require and confirm the arrangements.
Passport or notarial appointment: if you require a regular Australian passport or notarial service, contact the Australian Embassy in Santiago rather than travelling to the Guayaquil Consulate for that service.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in Ecuador
The Honorary Consulate in Guayaquil provides local Australian consular representation in Ecuador.
Guayaquil
The Australian Honorary Consulate provides limited local consular assistance and can issue Provisional Travel Documents in eligible circumstances.
Australian Embassy in Santiago
The Australian Embassy in Santiago, Chile, is accredited to Ecuador and provides full Australian consular, passport and notarial services.
Canadian Embassy in Quito
Under the Canada-Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement, the Canadian Embassy in Quito can provide limited consular assistance to Australians in Ecuador and can issue Provisional Travel Documents.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Check which Australian service you require and contact the Consulate before travelling to the office.
Contact the office first
Although public office hours are published, contact the Honorary Consulate before visiting to confirm that your particular consular matter can be handled locally.
Check the service available
The Consulate provides limited consular assistance. Regular passport and notarial services should be arranged through the Australian Embassy in Santiago.
Prepare your documents
If the Consulate confirms that it can assist, bring your Australian passport or other identification and any documents relevant to your consular matter.
Alternative assistance in Quito: Australians in Ecuador may also receive limited consular assistance from the Canadian Embassy in Quito under the Canada-Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement.
Emergency assistance: for urgent consular assistance when you cannot contact a local post, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Guayaquil
Does Australia have a Consulate in Ecuador?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Guayaquil?
The Consulate is located at Urbanización Puerto Azul, Mz. D4, Solar 3, Villa 1, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +593 9 5981 1614 or email ausconsulate@unidas.com.ec.
What are the Australian Consulate’s opening hours?
Published office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Can the Consulate help Australians in Ecuador?
Yes. The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance. Full consular assistance is available from the Australian Embassy in Santiago, Chile.
Can the Australian Consulate in Guayaquil issue passports?
No. The Honorary Consulate does not issue Australian passports. Contact the Australian Embassy in Santiago for regular passport services.
Can the Consulate issue a Provisional Travel Document?
Yes. The Australian Honorary Consulate in Guayaquil can issue Provisional Travel Documents in eligible circumstances.
Where can I obtain Australian notarial services?
For Australian notarial services in the region, contact the Australian Embassy in Santiago, Chile.
Can Australians receive consular assistance in Quito?
Yes. Under the Canada-Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement, the Canadian Embassy in Quito can provide limited consular assistance to Australians and can issue Provisional Travel Documents.
Which Australian Embassy covers Ecuador?
The Australian Embassy in Santiago, Chile, is accredited to Ecuador.
Does the Guayaquil Consulate handle Australian visa applications?
No. The Consulate’s contact details are not for visa enquiries. Australian visa, immigration and citizenship information should be obtained through the Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
For urgent assistance when you cannot contact a local consular post, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.