Diplomatic representation of Ecuador in Canada
Ecuadorian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador in Ottawa represents Ecuador in Canada and operates a Consular Section providing passport, visa, civil-registration, notarial and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Ecuadorian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of Ecuador and its Consular Section are located on Bank Street in downtown Ottawa.
Before visiting: Many Ecuadorian consular procedures require an appointment or prior preparation through Ecuador’s official consular system. Check the instructions for your specific service before travelling to the Consular Section.
Embassy location
Where is the Ecuadorian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Ecuador is located at 99 Bank Street in downtown Ottawa.
The official address is 99 Bank Street, Suite 230, Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9, Canada.
The Embassy and the Consular Section operate from the same Ottawa address.
About the mission
About the Ecuadorian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador in Ottawa is Ecuador’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The embassy represents Ecuador in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, commercial, cultural and other areas of bilateral cooperation.
The mission also includes a Consular Section providing services to Ecuadorian citizens and other eligible applicants within its officially defined consular district.
Ecuador also maintains a Consulate General in Toronto, and consular responsibility in Canada is divided between the Ecuadorian offices according to the applicant’s place of residence.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Ecuadorian Consular Section in Ottawa publishes procedures for passports, visas, civil registration, notarial matters and a range of other consular services.
Ecuadorian passports
Eligible Ecuadorian citizens can complete ordinary passport procedures through the Consular Section. Applicants should review the current requirements and arrange the required consular visit before attending.
Visas
Foreign nationals who require an Ecuadorian visa can obtain official information about visa categories, requirements and application procedures through Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consular network.
Civil registration
The Consular Section provides eligible civil-registration services for Ecuadorian citizens, including procedures involving civil-status events that need to be registered with Ecuadorian authorities.
Notarial acts
Eligible applicants can complete notarial procedures including powers of attorney and sworn declarations. Some procedures require documents or draft text to be provided before the consular appointment.
Apostilles and legalizations
The Ecuadorian consular system provides information and eligible procedures relating to apostilles, legalizations and the use of documents in Ecuador.
Consular registration
Ecuadorian citizens residing within the Ottawa consular district can obtain information about consular registration and other services for Ecuadorians living abroad.
Additional services: The Ottawa Consular Section also publishes information about electoral-address changes, household-goods procedures and driving-licence matters.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
Applicants should review the procedure for their particular service before attending the Ecuadorian Consular Section in Ottawa.
Ecuador provides an official online consular system for managing consular procedures and appointments. The exact process depends on the service requested.
Some services require preparation before the appointment. For example, the official Ottawa instructions for certain notarial acts require applicants to send the relevant draft document to the Consular Section in advance and then attend personally to complete the procedure.
The Consular Section currently publishes public service hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..
Plan ahead: Do not assume that arriving during public service hours is sufficient for every procedure. Check whether your service requires an online appointment, advance document submission or personal attendance.
Consular coverage
Consular Jurisdiction
Ecuador officially divides consular responsibility in Canada between its Consular Section in Ottawa and its Consulate General in Toronto.
Ottawa Consular Section
The Ottawa Consular Section serves Ottawa, Gatineau, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.
Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General in Toronto serves Ontario outside the Ottawa area, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories and Yukon.
Use the correct consular office: Your place of residence determines which Ecuadorian consular office in Canada is responsible for your application. Confirm the appropriate office before arranging an appointment.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check your consular jurisdiction and the requirements for your specific procedure before travelling to the Ecuadorian Embassy in Ottawa.
Check your jurisdiction
Ecuador divides Canada between its Ottawa and Toronto consular offices. Make sure the Ottawa Consular Section is responsible for your place of residence.
Check the appointment process
Use the official consular instructions to determine whether you need an online appointment or must provide information or documents before attending.
Prepare your documents
Bring the required identification, forms, original documents and supporting evidence for your particular consular procedure.
Current procedures: Consular requirements and fees can change. Review the current instructions published by Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs shortly before your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Ecuadorian Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Ecuadorian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador is located at 99 Bank Street, Suite 230, Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Ecuadorian Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted at +1 613 563 8206. Ecuador’s current official mission directory also lists +1 647 351 9823 for the Consular Section.
What are the opening hours of the Ecuadorian Consular Section?
The current official Ecuadorian mission directory lists consular public service hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Can I apply for an Ecuadorian passport in Ottawa?
Yes. Ordinary passports are among the consular services officially listed by Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Check the current requirements and appointment procedure before visiting.
Does the Ecuadorian Consular Section provide notarial services?
Yes. Notarial acts are among the services officially published for the Ottawa Consular Section. Procedures include eligible powers of attorney and sworn declarations.
Which areas are covered by the Ecuadorian Consular Section in Ottawa?
The Ottawa Consular Section serves Ottawa, Gatineau, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Other Canadian regions listed by Ecuador are served by its Consulate General in Toronto.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, consular hours, services and territorial jurisdiction on this page.