The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Quito is an honorary consular post of Finland in Bellavista, Quito. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Finnish citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Finland in Lima.
Contact Details
| Address | Flores Jijón E17-87 (280) y Hernán Sotomayor, Bellavista, Quito, Ecuador |
| Telephone | +593 2 246 7530 |
| maaritcruz@hotmail.com | |
| Honorary Consul | Maarit Cruz |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published for the honorary consulate. Call or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in the Bellavista area of Quito, the capital; from the street corner given in the address, Plaza Grande (Plaza de la Independencia) in the historic centre is about 5.8 km away in a straight line, and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) about 14 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Quito
The honorary consul is Maarit Cruz, according to Finland Abroad. Finland also has an honorary consulate in Guayaquil in Ecuador.
Which Finnish office handles passports and visas?
According to Finland Abroad, Finland is represented in Ecuador by the Embassy of Finland in Lima (Peru). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Finland in Lima; the honorary consulate in Ecuador can help with first steps.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
No. Finland 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 Finland and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Finnish 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 Quito
84 other countries are represented in Quito, among them: France (embassy), Georgia (honorary), Germany (embassy), Greece (honorary), Guatemala (embassy), Haiti (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Honduras (embassy), Honduras (honorary), Hungary (embassy), Hungary (honorary), Iceland (honorary), India (embassy), India (honorary), Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Japan (embassy), Jordan (honorary). The full list of all 85 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 Finland.
Emergency assistance
In Ecuador, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice).
Diplomatic missions of Finland in Ecuador
Finland in Ecuador
- Guayaquil – Honorary Consulate
- Quito – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Quito
Can I apply for a Finnish passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Finland in Lima.
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Details checked on 27 October 2026. Sources: Finland Abroad – Honorary Consulate of Finland, Quito, Finland Abroad – 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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