The Honorary Consulate of Norway in Guayaquil is an honorary consular post of Norway in Samborondón. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Norwegian citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Norway in Bogotá.
Contact Details
| Address | Edificio Xima, 4th floor, Office 401, Km 1.5 Vía a Samborondón, Samborondón, Ecuador |
| Telephone | +593 4 372 5066 |
| consulado.noruega.gye@gmail.com | |
| Honorary Consul | Giovanni Battista Ginatta Higgins |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to Norway’s official website for Ecuador (October 2026). Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
About the Honorary Consulate of Norway in Guayaquil
The honorary consul is Giovanni Battista Ginatta Higgins, according to Norway’s official website for Ecuador. Norway lists this post as its honorary consulate in Samborondón, the suburban canton across the Babahoyo River from Guayaquil. Norway also has an honorary consulate general in Quito in Ecuador.
Which Norwegian office handles passports and visas?
According to Norway’s official website for Ecuador, Norway is represented in Ecuador by the Embassy of Norway in Bogotá (Colombia). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Norway in Bogotá; the honorary consulate in Ecuador can help with first steps.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
No. Norway is not on the Ecuadorian foreign ministry’s list of countries whose nationals need a visa (30 August 2025), so its nationals do not need a visa for a tourist visit to Ecuador.
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Norway and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Norwegian citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Guayaquil
44 other countries are represented in Guayaquil, among them: Argentina (consulate general), Australia (honorary), Austria (honorary), Panama (consulate), Paraguay (honorary), Peru (consulate general), Philippines (honorary), Portugal (honorary), Romania (honorary), Russia (honorary), Serbia (honorary), Spain (consulate general), Sweden (honorary), Switzerland (honorary), Syria (honorary), Tunisia (honorary), Türkiye (honorary), Ukraine (honorary), United States (consulate general), Uruguay (honorary). The full list of all 45 missions is on the overview page for Ecuador.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in Ecuador and may also close on public holidays of Norway.
Emergency assistance
In Ecuador, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice).
Diplomatic missions of Norway in Ecuador
Norway in Ecuador
- Guayaquil – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Quito – Honorary Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Norway in Guayaquil
Can I apply for a Norwegian passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Norway in Bogotá.
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Details checked on 27 October 2026. Sources: Norway in Ecuador – honorary consulates, Norway’s official website for Ecuador – representation responsible for Ecuador, Official Register of Ecuador No. 906 (Supplement, 20 December 2016) – amendment of Article 65 of the Labour Code on public holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Ecuador (getting help, updated 2 October 2026), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador – countries whose nationals need a visa (30 August 2025).
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