The Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Quito is an honorary consular post of the Netherlands in Quito. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Dutch citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima.
Contact Details
| Address | Whymper N27-70 y Orellana, Edificio Sassari, 8th floor, Quito, Ecuador |
| Telephone | +593 2 292 8115 +593 2 292 8181 |
| Emergency phone | +593 99 973 6240 |
| quito@nlconsulate.com | |
| Honorary Consul | Diego Almeida-Guzmán |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the Ecuadorian foreign ministry’s diplomatic list (October 2026). Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in Quito, the capital; from the building, Plaza Grande (Plaza de la Independencia) in the historic centre is about 4.1 km away in a straight line, and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) about 16 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Quito
The honorary consul is Diego Almeida-Guzmán, according to the Ecuadorian foreign ministry’s diplomatic list. The Netherlands government confirms the honorary consul and the opening hours; it handles e-mail enquiries through the contact form on Netherlands and You and gives the Dutch embassy in Lima (+51 1 213 9800, option 1 for consular affairs) as the telephone contact. Honorary consuls do not handle visa or passport applications.
Which Dutch office handles passports and visas?
According to Netherlands and You, the Netherlands is represented in Ecuador by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima (Peru). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima; the honorary consulate in Ecuador can help with first steps.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
No. The Netherlands 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 the Netherlands and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Dutch 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: New Zealand (honorary), Norway (honorary), Pakistan (honorary), Palestine (embassy), Panama (embassy), Paraguay (embassy), Paraguay (honorary), Peru (embassy), Poland (honorary), Portugal (honorary), Qatar (embassy), Russia (embassy), Slovakia (honorary), Slovenia (honorary), South Africa (honorary), Sovereign Military Order of Malta (embassy), Spain (consulate general), Spain (embassy), Sri Lanka (honorary), Sweden (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 the Netherlands.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Dutch citizens can call +593 99 973 6240, the number given by the Ecuadorian foreign ministry’s diplomatic list. In Ecuador, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice). Ecuadorian citizens who need consular help in the Netherlands can contact the Embassy of Ecuador in The Hague.
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of the Netherlands in Quito
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima.
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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), Netherlands and You – 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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