The Embassy of Ecuador in Paris represents Ecuador in France and serves Ecuadorian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 50 rue Copernic, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 45 61 10 21 |
| Website | www.cancilleria.gob.ec/francia |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Orrantia Vernaza Oscar Jose, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Consular Section
| Address | 50 Rue Copernic, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 45 61 10 04 (Passport; Visa) |
| cecuparis@cancilleria.gob.ec |
Consular section details according to the embassy.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Ecuadorian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
About the Ecuadorian Embassy in Paris
According to the embassy, it is headed by Orrantia Vernaza Oscar Jose, Ambassador. In the other direction, about 2,548 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Ecuador. Besides the embassy, Ecuador has career consular offices in Paris. Four honorary consulates support Ecuadorian citizens in other parts of France.
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.
Do French citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Ecuador (up to 90 days). A valid passport is required. The French Foreign Ministry advises against travel to some regions of Ecuador. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Other consulates and embassies in Paris
210 other countries are represented in Paris, among them: Egypt (consulate), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), Equatorial Guinea (embassy), Eritrea (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Ethiopia (embassy), Finland (consulate), Finland (embassy), Gabon (consulate general), Gabon (embassy), Gambia (embassy), Georgia (embassy), Germany (consulate), Germany (embassy), Ghana (embassy), Greece (consulate), Greece (embassy), Guatemala (embassy), Guinea-Bissau (embassy). The full list of all 211 missions is on the overview page for France.
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the embassy closes on the Ecuadorian national holiday (10 August). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Diplomatic missions of Ecuador in France
Ecuador in France
The nearest other Ecuadorian office is the Consulate in Paris, in the same city. Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Paris.
- Paris – Embassy of Ecuador (this page)
- Paris (same city) – Consulate
- Cayenne Cédex – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon (390 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Marseille (660 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Strasbourg (400 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Ecuador, www.cancilleria.gob.ec/francia. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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