The Embassy of Switzerland in Ecuador is located in Quito and represents Switzerland in Ecuador, serving Swiss citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenida Eloy Alfaro N34-194 y Catalina Aldaz, Edificio Corporativo 194, 10th floor, Quito, Ecuador |
| Telephone | +593 2 294 2500 |
| quito@eda.admin.ch | |
| Consular section | quito.visa@eda.admin.ch |
| Head of Mission | Stefan Klötzli, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours (by appointment only), according to the Swiss FDFA (October 2026). Telephone hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00; Friday 09:00–12:00. Closed on the days listed under “Closing days” below.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
- Location: The embassy 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 5.5 km away in a straight line, and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) about 15 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
- Good to know: The consular section serves people living in Ecuador, including the Galápagos Islands; appointments are made by e-mail (quito@eda.admin.ch) or telephone.
About the Embassy of Switzerland in Ecuador
The ambassador is Stefan Klötzli, according to the Swiss FDFA. Switzerland also has an honorary consulate general in Guayaquil.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the Swiss FDFA (October 2026), visits are by appointment.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
No. Switzerland 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.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Swiss authorities ask for:
Swiss passport or ID card (Swiss citizens abroad)
- Apply online; the application is processed by the Swiss representation where you are registered
- You will then be invited to give your biometric data in person (at your representation or another equipped representation)
- Check before applying that your data in the Swiss civil register are up to date
- Minors must be accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) when giving biometric data
- Statutory delivery time abroad: 30 days – apply well before your document expires
Sources: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – applying for an identity document, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – passport and identity card (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other embassies 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), Chile (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
According to the Swiss FDFA, the embassy is closed on these days:
- 2 November 2026 – All Souls’ Day and Independence of Cuenca
- 3 November 2026 – All Souls’ Day and Independence of Cuenca
- 7 December 2026 – Quito celebrations
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
- 26 December 2026 – St Stephen’s Day
The embassy also lists 24 and 31 December 2026 as half days. For 2027 it has so far published only Swiss holidays (1 and 2 January, 26 and 29 March, 6 and 17 May, 1 August and 24 to 31 December).
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 Switzerland can contact the Embassy of Ecuador in Bern.
Diplomatic missions of Switzerland in Ecuador
Switzerland in Ecuador
- Quito – Embassy of Switzerland in Ecuador (this page)
- Guayaquil – Honorary Consulate General
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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), Swiss FDFA – Swiss representations in Ecuador (31 August 2026), 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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