The Honorary Consulate General of Sweden in Quito is an honorary consular post of Sweden in Quito. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Swedish citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Sweden in Bogotá.
Contact Details
| Address | Calle OE11 N61-96 y calle OE10, Bellavista Alta, Cotocollao, Quito, Ecuador |
| Telephone | +593 2 341 3888 ext. 122 |
| consuladosuecoquito@gmail.com | |
| Consul | Ola Ernberg |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 12:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 12:30 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 12:30 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the Swedish embassy in Bogotá (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
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
About the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden in Quito
The consul is Ola Ernberg, according to the Swedish embassy in Bogotá. Closed on Mondays; visits by appointment. Sweden also has an honorary consulate in Guayaquil in Ecuador.
Which Swedish office handles passports and visas?
According to the Swedish embassy in Bogotá, Sweden is represented in Ecuador by the Embassy of Sweden in Bogotá (Colombia). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Sweden in Bogotá; the honorary consulate general in Ecuador can help with first steps.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the Swedish embassy in Bogotá (October 2026), visits are by appointment.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
No. Sweden 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 Sweden and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Swedish 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), Canada (embassy), 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 general is usually closed on public holidays in Ecuador and may also close on public holidays of Sweden.
Emergency assistance
In Ecuador, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice). Ecuadorian citizens who need consular help in Sweden can contact the Embassy of Ecuador in Stockholm.
Diplomatic missions of Sweden in Ecuador
Sweden in Ecuador
- Guayaquil – Honorary Consulate
- Quito – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden in Quito
Can I apply for a Swedish passport or visa at the honorary consulate general?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Sweden in Bogotá.
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Details checked on 27 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of Sweden in Bogotá – honorary consulates in 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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