The Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka in Quito is an honorary consular post of Sri Lanka in Quito. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Sri Lankan citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Havana.
Contact Details
| Address | Francisco Salazar E10-59 y Tamayo, Edificio Virtu, 6th floor, Office 601, Quito, Ecuador |
| Telephone | +593 2 500 9080 |
| Emergency phone | +593 99 921 0520 |
| Honorary Consul | Mónica Jaffa Heller Rapaport |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
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 3.5 km away in a straight line, and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) about 17 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka in Quito
The honorary consul is Mónica Jaffa Heller Rapaport, according to the Ecuadorian foreign ministry’s diplomatic list.
Which Sri Lankan office handles passports and visas?
According to the Sri Lankan embassy in Havana, Sri Lanka is represented in Ecuador by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Havana (Cuba). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Havana; the honorary consulate in Ecuador can help with first steps.
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
Yes. According to the Ecuadorian foreign ministry’s list of countries whose nationals need a visa (30 August 2025), nationals of Sri Lanka need a visa (temporary visitor’s visa) to enter Ecuador; it is applied for online before travelling.
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 Sri Lanka and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Sri Lankan 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), Algeria (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Austria (honorary), Bangladesh (honorary), Belarus (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Belize (honorary), Bolivia (embassy), Brazil (embassy), 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 Sri Lanka.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, Sri Lankan citizens can call +593 99 921 0520, 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).
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka in Quito
Can I apply for a Sri Lankan passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Havana.
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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), The Sri Lankan embassy in Havana – 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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