The Embassy of China in Ecuador is located in Quito and represents China in Ecuador, serving Chinese citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenida Atahualpa E3-62 y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Ecuador |
| Telephone | +593 2 243 3337 |
| Emergency phone | +593 99 397 7225 |
| chinaecuador1980@gmail.com quito@csm.mfa.gov.cn |
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| Website | ec.china-embassy.gov.cn/esp |
| Consular section | +593 2 243 3407 |
| Head of Mission | Sun Xiangyang, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: public opening hours, according to the Chinese embassy’s website (October 2026). Office hours: Monday to Friday 09:00–12:30 and 14:30–17:00. Closed on the days listed under “Closing days” below.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in Quito, the capital; from the street corner given in the address, Plaza Grande (Plaza de la Independencia) in the historic centre is about 5.1 km away in a straight line, and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) about 16 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
- Good to know: The emergency line is for Chinese citizens. The consular district of the embassy covers all provinces except El Oro, Guayas, Manabí, Los Ríos and Santa Elena, which belong to the Consulate General in Guayaquil.
About the Embassy of China in Ecuador
The ambassador is Sun Xiangyang, according to the Chinese embassy’s website. China also has a consulate general in Guayaquil.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
Yes. According to the Ecuadorian foreign ministry’s list of countries whose nationals need a visa (30 August 2025), nationals of China need a visa (temporary visitor’s visa) to enter Ecuador; it is applied for online before travelling.
Documents checklist
What Chinese citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Chinese government information:
Renewing a Chinese passport abroad
- Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
- Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
- Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
- A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
- Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
- Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship
Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other embassies in Quito
84 other countries are represented in Quito, among them: Colombia (consulate general), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Dominican Republic (embassy), Dominican Republic (honorary), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Estonia (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (embassy), Georgia (honorary), Germany (embassy), Greece (honorary), Guatemala (embassy), Haiti (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Honduras (honorary). The full list of all 85 missions is on the overview page for Ecuador.
Closing days
According to the Chinese embassy’s website, the embassy is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 14 February 2026 – Chinese New Year
- 15 February 2026 – Chinese New Year
- 16 February 2026 – Chinese New Year
- 17 February 2026 – Chinese New Year
- 18 February 2026 – Chinese New Year
- 19 February 2026 – Chinese New Year
- 4 April 2026 – Qingming Festival
- 5 April 2026 – Qingming Festival
- 6 April 2026 – Qingming Festival
- 1 May 2026 – Labour Day
- 2 May 2026 – Labour Day
- 3 May 2026 – Labour Day
- 4 May 2026 – Labour Day
- 19 June 2026 – Dragon Boat Festival
- 20 June 2026 – Dragon Boat Festival
- 21 June 2026 – Dragon Boat Festival
- 25 September 2026 – Mid-Autumn Festival
- 26 September 2026 – Mid-Autumn Festival
- 27 September 2026 – Mid-Autumn Festival
- 1 October 2026 – National Day of China
- 2 October 2026 – National Day of China
- 3 October 2026 – National Day of China
- 4 October 2026 – National Day of China
- 5 October 2026 – National Day of China
The embassy’s list contains only Chinese public holidays.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Chinese citizens can call +593 99 397 7225, the number given by the Chinese embassy’s website. In Ecuador, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice).
Diplomatic missions of China in Ecuador
China in Ecuador
- Quito – Embassy of China in Ecuador (this page)
- Guayaquil – Consulate General
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Details checked on 27 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador – diplomatic list of missions accredited to Ecuador (2026 update), Embassy of China in Ecuador – contact (24 October 2025), Embassy of China in Ecuador – holidays 2026 (25 November 2025), 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), ec.china-embassy.gov.cn/esp.
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