The Embassy of Ecuador in Canada is located in Ottawa and represents Ecuador in Canada, serving Ecuadorian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 99 Bank Street, Suite 230, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6B9, Canada |
| Telephone | +1 613 563 8206 |
| eecucanada@cancilleria.gob.ec | |
| Head of Mission | Esteban Jabier Crespo Polo, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
The Global Affairs Canada list of foreign representatives does not include opening hours. Call or e-mail the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Opening hours: not included in the Global Affairs Canada list – call or e-mail the embassy before you go.
- Location: The embassy is in the Centretown area of Ottawa, Ontario, less than 1 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill; the nearest airport is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), about 12 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is Parliament (O-Train, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Embassy of Ecuador in Canada
The ambassador is Esteban Jabier Crespo Polo, who presented credentials on 9 October 2024, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. The consular affairs works at the same address; e-mail cecuottawa@cancilleria.gob.ec, according to the GAC list. According to the Global Affairs Canada list, Ecuador also has 1 consulate in Canada: Toronto. It also names 1 honorary consular post: Montreal.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Ecuador is not among the visa-exempt countries listed in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (section 190 and Schedule 1.1), so its citizens generally need a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Ecuadorian sources:
Ecuadorian ordinary passport (first issue or renewal abroad)
- Book an appointment with the consulate (consular appointment platform of the Foreign Ministry)
- A document proving your identity and Ecuadorian nationality (e.g. cédula)
- Your current ordinary passport, if it is still valid
- If lost: the police report of the loss
- Fee: US$90 (US$45 for senior citizens, free for persons with disabilities); passports are valid 10 years and cannot be extended
- Minors: both parents with their original ID, or a notarised special power of attorney for the absent parent
Sources: Government of Ecuador (gob.ec) – ordinary passport abroad, Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry – ordinary passports (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 Ottawa
130 other countries are represented in Ottawa, among them: Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Ethiopia (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Gabon (high commission), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Ghana (high commission), Greece (embassy), Grenada (high commission), Guatemala (embassy), Guinea (embassy), Guyana (high commission), Haiti (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Honduras (embassy), Hungary (embassy), Iceland (embassy). The full list of all 131 missions is on the overview page for Canada.
Closing days
The general holidays under federal law (Canada Labour Code, section 166) are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (30 September), Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day; provinces and territories set further holidays of their own. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Ecuador.
Emergency assistance
In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice). Canadians who need consular help in Ecuador can contact the Embassy of Canada in Quito, according to Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca).
Diplomatic missions of Ecuador in Canada
Ecuador in Canada
Measured in a straight line from Ottawa, the nearest other Ecuadorian office is the Honorary Consulate (Quebec) in Montreal (about 170 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Ottawa.
- Ottawa – Embassy of Ecuador in Canada (this page)
- Toronto (350 km) – Consulate (Ontario)
- Montreal (170 km) – Honorary Consulate (Quebec)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Ecuador in Canada
Does Ecuador have consulates in Canada?
Yes. The Global Affairs Canada list names 2 consular posts outside Ottawa, including in Toronto and Montreal.
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Details checked on 24 October 2026. Sources: Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol – Foreign Representatives in Canada: diplomatic missions’ and consular offices’ addresses, heads of mission (accessed 24 October 2026), Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, section 190 and Schedule 1.1 (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), Canada Labour Code, section 166 – general holidays (Justice Laws Website, current to 30 September 2026), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Canada (getting help).
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