Run by a volunteer honorary consul general, the Honorary Consulate General of Ecuador in Santa Cruz de Tenerife helps Ecuadorian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Rambla de Pulido nº 72 Entr. Izda, 38004 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 922 533 360 |
| consuladoecuadorcanarias@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Guillermo de la Torre Fdez. de Vega, Honorary consul general |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Rambla de Pulido nº 72 Entr. Izda, 38004 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Santa Cruz de Tenerife do?
The honorary consulate general represents Ecuador in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the surrounding area. Guillermo de la Torre Fdez. de Vega holds the post – recognised by Spain since December 2007. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +34 922 533 360 and e-mail consuladoecuadorcanarias@gmail.com.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (the Canary Islands). Málaga – about 1435 km away – has the nearest Ecuadorian consulate (a flight or ferry away). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,755 km away.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Ecuador (up to 90 days). Spanish travel advice recommends caution for Ecuador and warns against some regions. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Ecuadorian office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Ecuadorian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Ecuadorian consulate in Málaga or the embassy in Madrid.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays as well as on the Ecuadorian national day, 10 August. Regional holiday in the Canary Islands: Canary Islands Day (30 May). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Where else is Ecuador represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Ecuador
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Murcia – Consulate
- Málaga – Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Consulate
- Valencia – Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
- Seville – Honorary Consulate General
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate General
- Alicante – Honorary Consulate
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Pamplona – Honorary Consulate
- Santander – Honorary Consulate
- Zaragoza – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Ecuador in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Where do I renew my Ecuadorian passport if I live near Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
For a new Ecuadorian passport, contact the Ecuadorian consulate in Málaga or the embassy in Madrid.
How do I contact the Ecuadorian honorary consul general in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
By phone on +34 922 533 360 or by e-mail to consuladoecuadorcanarias@gmail.com.
Who runs the Ecuadorian honorary office in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Guillermo de la Torre Fdez. de Vega, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since December 2007).
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Ecuador. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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