The Honorary Consulate of Austria in Guayaquil is an honorary consular post of Austria in Guayaquil. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Austrian citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Austria in Bogotá.
Contact Details
| Address | Ciudadela Los Parques, Manzana B, Villa 11, Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Telephone | +593 93 975 7647 |
| consuladoaustria.gye@gmail.com | |
| Honorary Consul | Carlos Koch |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the Austrian foreign ministry (October 2026). Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
About the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Guayaquil
The honorary consul is Carlos Koch, according to the Austrian foreign ministry. It can issue children’s passports, children’s identity cards and emergency passports and certify signatures and copies. It cannot accept regular passport applications or issue visas. Austria also has an honorary consulate general in Quito in Ecuador.
Which Austrian office handles passports and visas?
According to the Austrian Embassy in Bogotá, Austria is represented in Ecuador by the Embassy of Austria in Bogotá (Colombia). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Austria in Bogotá; the honorary consulate in Ecuador can help with first steps.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the Austrian foreign ministry (October 2026), visits are by appointment.
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
No. Austria 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 Austria and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Austrian 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: Belgium (honorary), Brazil (honorary), Chile (consulate general), China (consulate general), Colombia (consulate), Costa Rica (honorary), Cyprus (honorary), Dominican Republic (honorary), El Salvador (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (consular agency), Germany (honorary), Guatemala (honorary), Honduras (honorary), Indonesia (honorary), Ireland (honorary), Italy (honorary), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (honorary), Lebanon (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 Austria.
Emergency assistance
In Ecuador, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice). Ecuadorian citizens who need consular help in Austria can contact the Embassy of Ecuador in Vienna.
Diplomatic missions of Austria in Ecuador
Austria in Ecuador
- Guayaquil – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Quito – Honorary Consulate General
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Guayaquil
Can I apply for an Austrian passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Only within the limits described above; regular applications go to the Embassy of Austria in Bogotá.
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Details checked on 27 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Embassy Bogotá – Austrian representations (BMEIA), The Austrian Embassy in Bogotá – 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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