Diplomatic representation of Ecuador in Australia
Ecuadorian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador in Canberra represents Ecuador in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Ecuadorian citizens and other applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Ecuadorian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador in Canberra is Ecuador’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Check before visiting: consular procedures may require specific documents, prior contact or an appointment. Review the current instructions before travelling to Canberra.
Embassy location
Where is the Ecuadorian Embassy in Canberra?
The Ecuadorian Embassy is located in Yarralumla, Canberra.
The embassy and Consular Section are located at 59 Hopetoun Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors should confirm current attendance requirements before travelling to the mission.
About the mission
About the Ecuadorian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador in Canberra is Ecuador’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the Ecuadorian government and supports political, economic, cultural and bilateral relations.
The mission also includes a Consular Section that assists Ecuadorian citizens and eligible applicants with passports, civil documentation, notarial procedures and other consular matters.
The Canberra embassy is also accredited to New Zealand and Fiji.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Ecuadorian Consular Section in Canberra provides a range of citizen and document services.
Passports
Ecuadorian citizens can obtain information about ordinary passport applications and other travel-document procedures through the Consular Section.
Notarial and civil services
The mission provides services including powers of attorney, sworn declarations and selected civil and documentary procedures.
Apostilles and legalisations
The embassy publishes information about apostilles, legalisation procedures and other document services available through Ecuador’s consular system.
Service requirements: each procedure has its own supporting-document and attendance rules. Check the current Ecuadorian consular guidance before applying.
Planning your visit
Appointments and Consular Visits
The Consular Section in Canberra currently lists public service hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on working days.
Applicants should check the official procedure for their particular service before travelling, as some consular matters may require advance arrangements or an online step.
The embassy’s general working hours are longer than the Consular Section’s public hours, so applicants should not assume that all services are available until 5:00 pm.
Before visiting: contact the Consular Section if you are unsure whether an appointment or prior document submission is required.
Regional responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
The Ecuadorian Embassy in Canberra represents Ecuador in Australia and also has regional responsibilities.
Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that the Canberra embassy is concurrently accredited to New Zealand and Fiji.
The Consular Section’s published jurisdiction covers Australia and New Zealand.
Within Australia, Ecuador also maintains honorary consular representation in South Australia and Victoria.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current requirements for your service before travelling to the Ecuadorian Embassy in Canberra.
Check the procedure
Confirm whether your passport, notarial, civil or document service requires an appointment or advance preparation.
Prepare your documents
Review the official checklist and bring all required identification, original documents, forms and supporting evidence.
Check consular hours
The Consular Section currently serves the public until 3:00 pm, which is earlier than the embassy’s general closing time.
Important: consular procedures, contact details and attendance arrangements can change. Always check the latest official Ecuadorian guidance before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Ecuadorian Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Ecuadorian Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador is located at 59 Hopetoun Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Ecuadorian Embassy?
The embassy and Consular Section can be contacted on +61 2 6286 4021.
What email should I use for consular enquiries?
Consular enquiries can be sent to cecucanberra@cancilleria.gob.ec.
What are the embassy’s opening hours?
DFAT and Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently list general embassy hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
What are the Consular Section’s public hours?
The current Ecuadorian directory lists consular public service from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Which other countries does the Ecuadorian Embassy in Canberra cover?
The embassy is also accredited to New Zealand and Fiji. Its Consular Section publishes jurisdiction covering Australia and New Zealand.
Does Ecuador have honorary consulates in Australia?
Yes. Current official records list honorary consular representation in Adelaide and Melbourne.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details and consular information on this page.