The Honorary Consulate of Syria in Guayaquil is an honorary consular post of Syria in Guayaquil. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Syrian citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Syria in Santiago.
Contact Details
| Address | Huancavilca 523 y Cacique Álvarez, Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Telephone | +593 4 240 2902 |
| Honorary Consul | Juan Samán Abud |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 / 16:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 / 16:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 12:00 / 16:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 12:00 / 16:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 / 16:00 - 18:00 |
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 Guayaquil, in Guayas Province; from the street corner given in the address, José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is about 4.8 km away in a straight line. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Syria in Guayaquil
The honorary consul is Juan Samán Abud, according to the Ecuadorian foreign ministry’s diplomatic list.
Which Syrian office handles passports and visas?
According to the Ecuadorian foreign ministry’s diplomatic list, Syria is represented in Ecuador by the Embassy of Syria in Santiago (Chile). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Syria in Santiago; the honorary consulate in Ecuador can help with first steps.
Do Syrian 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 Syria 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 Syria and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Syrian 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 Guayaquil
44 other countries are represented in Guayaquil, among them: Argentina (consulate general), Australia (honorary), Austria (honorary), Belgium (honorary), Brazil (honorary), Chile (consulate general), China (consulate general), Colombia (consulate), Costa Rica (honorary), Cyprus (honorary), Dominican Republic (honorary), El Salvador (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (consular agency), Germany (honorary), Tunisia (honorary), Türkiye (honorary), Ukraine (honorary), United States (consulate general), Uruguay (honorary). The full list of all 45 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 Syria.
Emergency assistance
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 Syria in Guayaquil
Can I apply for a Syrian passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Syria in Santiago.
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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), 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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