The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Quito is an honorary consular post of Portugal in Quito. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Portuguese citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Portugal in Bogotá.
Contact Details
| Address | Robles 653 y Avenida Amazonas, Edificio Proinco Calisto, 11th floor, Offices 1109–1112, Quito, Ecuador |
| Telephone | +593 2 290 6947 |
| quito@ch-mne.pt | |
| Honorary Consul | José Antonio Torres Espinosa |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
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 street corner given in the address, Plaza Grande (Plaza de la Independencia) in the historic centre is about 2.5 km away in a straight line, and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) about 18 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Quito
The honorary consul is José Antonio Torres Espinosa, according to the Portuguese foreign ministry. Portugal also has an honorary consulate in Guayaquil in Ecuador.
Which Portuguese office handles passports and visas?
According to the Portuguese embassy in Bogotá, Portugal is represented in Ecuador by the Embassy of Portugal in Bogotá (Colombia). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Portugal in Bogotá; the honorary consulate in Ecuador can help with first steps.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
No. Portugal 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 Portugal and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Portuguese 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: Albania (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), Switzerland (embassy), Thailand (honorary), Trinidad and Tobago (honorary), Türkiye (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), Ukraine (honorary), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy). 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 Portugal.
Emergency assistance
In Ecuador, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice).
Diplomatic missions of Portugal in Ecuador
Portugal in Ecuador
- Guayaquil – Honorary Consulate
- Quito – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Quito
Can I apply for a Portuguese passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Portugal in Bogotá.
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Details checked on 27 October 2026. Sources: Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas – Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Quito, The Portuguese embassy in Bogotá – representation responsible for Ecuador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador – diplomatic list of missions accredited to Ecuador (2026 update), 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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