Dutch Honorary Consulate in Ecuador
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Quito
Find official contact information for the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Quito, Ecuador, including Honorary Consul Diego Almeida-Guzman, the office address, opening hours, certificates of life and guidance on Dutch passports, identity cards and emergency consular assistance.
Contact
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Quito – Contact Details
Edificio Sassari, Piso 8
Quito D. M.
Ecuador
By appointment only
Use the government contact form for email enquiries
Dutch embassy in Lima, Peru – choose option 1 for consular affairs
Av. José Larco 1301, 13th Floor
Miraflores, Lima
Peru
Available 24 hours a day
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Official Application Guide for Ecuador
Important: visits to the honorary consulate are by appointment only. The telephone number listed by the Dutch government connects to the embassy in Lima and is not a separately published local office number. Dutch passport and identity card applications cannot be submitted at the honorary consulate in Quito.
Location
Dutch Honorary Consulate Location in Quito
The Netherlands maintains honorary consular representation in Quito, the capital of Ecuador.
Quito is situated in the Andean highlands and is the country’s principal centre for national government and diplomatic activity.
The official Dutch government contact page identifies the following visiting address:
Whymper N27-70 y Orellana
Edificio Sassari, Piso 8
Quito D. M.
Ecuador
Visiting the Honorary Consulate
The published opening hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30.
All visits are by appointment only. Contact the honorary consul through the official government contact form before travelling.
The office is listed on the eighth floor of Edificio Sassari. Confirm the meeting time, building access arrangements and purpose of your visit in advance.
Before visiting: a published address and opening hours do not indicate a walk-in passport, identity card or visa application service. The honorary consulate’s available services are limited.
Quito and Ecuador
Quito is a major administrative, educational and cultural centre in Ecuador.
The city’s government institutions, universities and business organisations provide opportunities for international cooperation.
Its position in the Andes also makes it an important destination for visitors interested in Ecuadorian history, culture and natural landscapes.
For updates to the honorary consul’s address and opening hours, consult the official Dutch government contact page for Quito.
About
About the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Quito
Diego Almeida-Guzman is listed by the Dutch government as the Honorary Consul of the Netherlands in Quito.
Honorary consuls are local representatives who maintain contacts between the Netherlands and businesses, authorities, institutions and communities abroad.
Their activities may involve promoting suitable trade and investment relationships and assisting Dutch nationals in certain circumstances.
The honorary consul in Quito forms part of the Dutch diplomatic network under the responsibility of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima, Peru.
Dutch-Ecuadorian Relations
Ecuador and the Netherlands maintain relationships involving trade, business, education and international cooperation.
Economic activities in Ecuador include agriculture, food exports, energy, transport, tourism and services.
Potential areas of cooperation with Dutch organisations include sustainable agriculture, water management, logistics, environmental technology and responsible supply chains.
The honorary consul can provide a local representative contact for suitable institutional and commercial enquiries.
Trade and Agricultural Cooperation
International trade is important to Ecuador’s economy, particularly for agricultural and food products.
Dutch expertise in horticulture, food technology, logistics and efficient supply chains may be relevant to cooperation with Ecuadorian businesses and institutions.
Specific commercial partnerships and support arrangements are determined by the participating organisations.
Any assistance from the honorary consul should be discussed and confirmed in advance.
Water Management and Sustainable Development
Ecuador’s varied geography includes Andean highlands, coastal regions and tropical ecosystems.
Infrastructure, water resources, environmental protection and sustainable development are potential subjects for international knowledge exchange.
Dutch organisations have experience in water engineering, environmental planning and resource efficiency.
These areas represent possible fields of cooperation, not guaranteed programmes administered by the honorary consulate.
Education and Institutional Contacts
Quito hosts universities, research institutions and public-sector organisations with international relationships.
Academic cooperation may involve environmental science, engineering, agriculture, business studies and public administration.
The honorary consul may be a suitable representative contact for specific institutional enquiries, but does not operate a general scholarship service.
Support for Dutch Nationals
Dutch citizens living in or visiting Ecuador may require guidance on travel documents, certificates or urgent consular matters.
NetherlandsWorldwide specifically identifies the honorary consul in Quito as a contact for appointments concerning certificates of life.
Other formal procedures, including regular passport applications and emergency travel documents, are handled by authorised Dutch government offices.
Consular Services
Dutch Passport, Identity Card and Consular Services in Quito
The Dutch Honorary Consulate in Quito provides local honorary representation and is an official appointment contact for certificates of life.
Regular Dutch passport and identity card applications cannot be submitted in Ecuador under the published country-specific procedure.
Certificates of Life
Appointments can be requested from the honorary consul in Quito using the email address published by NetherlandsWorldwide.
Dutch Passports and Identity Cards
Residents of Ecuador can apply at an authorised Dutch embassy or consulate-general in another country, such as the embassy in Lima, Peru.
Schengen Visa Applications
NetherlandsWorldwide directs short-stay visa applicants in Quito to the Spanish embassy, not the Dutch honorary consulate.
Certificates of Life in Quito
A certificate of life may be required by a pension fund, benefits organisation or another authority.
NetherlandsWorldwide identifies the honorary consul in Quito as an appointment contact for this service.
To request an appointment, email:
Explain which certificate or form you need and ask which identity documents and supporting records must be brought to the appointment.
Read the official appointment guidance for Ecuador before visiting.
Applying for a Dutch Passport or Identity Card
If you live in Ecuador and need to apply for or renew a Dutch passport or identity card, start with the official NetherlandsWorldwide application guide for Ecuador.
Create a personal document checklist for your circumstances.
Prepare a separate checklist for each application, including applications for children.
The checklist identifies the necessary application form, identity documents, proof of residence and other supporting records.
Where Can Residents of Ecuador Apply?
NetherlandsWorldwide states that regular Dutch passport and identity card applications cannot be submitted in Ecuador.
Instead, applicants may make an appointment at an authorised Dutch embassy or consulate-general in another country, such as the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima, Peru.
Eligible Dutch citizens living abroad may also apply at a participating border municipality in the Netherlands.
Confirm the application appointment before arranging international travel.
Proof of Legal Residence in Ecuador
Applicants must provide acceptable evidence that they are legally resident in Ecuador.
The official application procedure identifies the following possible documents:
- A valid visa together with supporting documents.
- A valid residence permit.
- For applicants who also have Ecuadorian nationality, a valid Ecuadorian passport or identity card.
For a child’s first Dutch passport or identity card, a birth certificate can be used as proof of legal residence under the published conditions.
Follow your personal document checklist to determine which documents apply to your circumstances.
Legalisation of Ecuadorian Documents
Birth certificates and marriage certificates issued in Ecuador must be legalised when required for a Dutch passport or identity card application.
Use the country-specific NetherlandsWorldwide instructions for the legalisation of Ecuadorian public documents.
If a document was issued in another country, different legalisation requirements may apply.
Translation Requirements
Documents written in Dutch, English, German or French can be submitted without translation solely on account of their language.
Documents written in Spanish or another language outside these four languages should be translated by a sworn translator where required.
Prepare any legalised documents and translations before attending the application appointment.
Booking an Appointment in Lima
After collecting all documents on your personal checklist, arrange an appointment at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima.
If you are applying for both a passport and an identity card, make a separate appointment for each application.
Every applicant must attend in person, including children.
The official Ecuador application guide provides the appointment instructions and booking link.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Your individual checklist determines the exact requirements. Depending on the application, you may need:
- A completed, printed and signed passport or identity card application form.
- The printed personal document checklist.
- Current and expired Dutch and foreign passports and identity cards.
- Acceptable proof of legal residence in Ecuador.
- Required birth, marriage or other civil-status certificates.
- Legalised documents and sworn translations where applicable.
- Parental or guardian consent documents when required.
- A passport photograph meeting Dutch requirements.
Missing mandatory documents may prevent the application from being accepted.
Applications for Children
Children must attend passport and identity card application appointments in person.
Parental or guardian consent requirements may apply to passport applications for children under 18 and identity card applications for children under 12.
If a required parent or guardian cannot attend, a completed consent declaration and a dated, signed copy of the absent person’s passport or identity card may be necessary.
Follow the child’s personal checklist for the applicable conditions.
Keeping Your Current Passport
If you need your existing passport or identity card while the replacement is being processed, you may be able to retain it temporarily.
If you collect your new document in person, you must hand in the old document at collection.
If your new passport will be delivered, the previous document must first be sent to the embassy or consulate-general before the replacement can be dispatched.
If your old passport contains a valid visa or residence permit, tell the consular staff when applying.
Collecting a New Passport or Identity Card in Lima
The embassy will email you when your new document is ready.
The published collection hours at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima are:
- Tuesday: 12:00–12:30.
- Wednesday: 12:00–12:30.
- Thursday: 12:00–12:30.
No separate collection appointment is required. Check embassy closure dates before travelling.
The document must be collected or arranged for delivery within three months after notification. Otherwise, it will be destroyed.
DHL Passport Delivery to Ecuador
The official Ecuador application procedure allows applicants to arrange delivery of a completed Dutch passport through a DHL office in their country of residence.
Applicants are responsible for the shipping costs.
Discuss the delivery arrangements with embassy staff when submitting your application.
The published DHL arrangement concerns Dutch passports. Do not assume that a new Dutch identity card can be delivered through the same procedure.
Do not assume that completed passports can be collected at the honorary consul’s office in Quito.
Important: routine passport and identity card applications cannot be submitted in Ecuador. Applications can be made at an authorised location outside Ecuador, including Lima. A completed passport may be sent through DHL under the official conditions, but this does not make the honorary consulate a passport application or collection office.
Schengen Visa Applications in Quito
For short-stay Netherlands Schengen visa applications in Quito, NetherlandsWorldwide directs applicants to the Spanish embassy.
The same appointment guidance identifies the Spanish embassy for airport transit visa applications.
Check the Spanish embassy’s official appointment procedures and document requirements before applying.
The Dutch honorary consul does not issue visas.
Certificates of Residence and Other Documents
NetherlandsWorldwide directs applicants in Ecuador to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima for certain official certificates.
Certificates of residence and certificates of legal capacity to marry can be requested by emailing:
No initial in-person appointment is required for these requests under the published procedure.
Check the requirements for each certificate before submitting documents.
Appointments
Appointments and Emergency Consular Assistance in Quito
The honorary consulate’s published office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30, by appointment only.
For suitable general enquiries, use the official government contact form. For certificates of life, use the dedicated email address published by NetherlandsWorldwide.
Honorary Consul Enquiries
Find the official address, office hours and contact form for local representative matters.
Certificates of Life
Email quito@nlhonoraryconsul.nl to request an appointment and confirm the necessary documents.
Passport and ID Card Appointments
Follow the Ecuador application guide to arrange an appointment at the embassy in Lima or another authorised location.
Emergency Assistance for Dutch Nationals
Dutch nationals experiencing serious consular difficulties in Ecuador can contact the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima.
Call +51 1 213 9800 and choose option 1 for consular affairs.
NetherlandsWorldwide is also available 24 hours a day at +31 247 247 247.
For immediate medical, police or safety emergencies, contact the appropriate Ecuadorian emergency services.
Lost or Stolen Dutch Passport in Quito
If your Dutch passport or identity card is lost or stolen in Quito or elsewhere in Ecuador, check whether you need an emergency travel document for your planned journey.
Contact your airline or transport provider to confirm which identity and travel documents are required.
If an emergency document is necessary, follow the official emergency travel document procedure for Ecuador.
Preparing an Emergency Travel Document Application
The official Ecuador procedure identifies the following documents:
- A completed, printed and signed passport application form.
- A completed and signed declaration concerning a missing travel document or Dutch identity card (C2 form).
- Evidence that the intended journey cannot be postponed.
- A photograph or scan of the missing passport or identity card, if available.
- Other available identity documents or copies.
- Two passport photographs meeting Dutch requirements.
- Parental or guardian consent documents for applicants under 18, where required.
If you do not have a copy of the missing document, provide the identifying details requested by the embassy.
Submitting Your Emergency Application
Send all required documents together in a single email to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima:
Include your current location, a reachable telephone number and your exact travel itinerary.
Attach the documents directly to the email. The embassy cannot open external cloud-storage links for security reasons.
The embassy normally responds within three business days after reviewing the submitted documents.
Additional information may be required. Applications are not processed during weekend embassy closures.
Emergency Document Appointment
After assessing the documents, the embassy will explain when and where the applicant must appear in person.
The responsible authority determines whether a laissez-passer or passport is appropriate for the journey.
Applicants cannot choose the type of emergency travel document themselves.
Emergency Document Processing
Under the published Ecuador procedure, laissez-passers are usually ready within three business days, while passports are usually ready within ten business days.
These are indicative processing periods, not guaranteed deadlines.
A Dutch passport or identity card officially reported lost or stolen becomes invalid, even if it is subsequently recovered.
Urgent Dutch consular assistance: call the embassy in Lima at +51 1 213 9800 and choose option 1, or contact NetherlandsWorldwide at +31 247 247 247. Emergency travel documents are handled through the authorised embassy procedure.
Local Representation
Dutch Honorary Consular Representation in Quito and Ecuador
The Dutch government officially lists Quito as a location of honorary consular representation in Ecuador.
The honorary consul is part of the wider diplomatic network overseen by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Lima.
Quito
The officially confirmed location of Honorary Consul Diego Almeida-Guzman and Ecuador’s capital city.
Ecuador
The host country in which the Netherlands maintains honorary consular representation in Quito and Guayaquil.
Embassy in Lima
The Dutch diplomatic mission responsible for formal passport and identity card procedures, emergency travel documents and other authorised consular services for Ecuador.
Geographic Responsibility
The individual official contact page identifies Quito as the honorary consul’s location.
It does not publish a complete formal consular district assigning every Ecuadorian province, canton or municipality to the office.
People seeking assistance elsewhere in Ecuador should confirm the appropriate Dutch government contact.
Division of Responsibilities
The honorary consul provides local representation and accepts appointment requests for certificates of life.
Regular passport and identity card applications must be submitted at an authorised location outside Ecuador.
Emergency travel document procedures are handled through the Dutch embassy in Lima.
Schengen visa applicants in Quito should follow the procedures of the Spanish embassy.
Before You Visit
What to Know Before Visiting the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Quito
Confirm Your Appointment
The official hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30. Visits are by appointment only.
Prepare Certificate Documents
For a certificate of life, contact quito@nlhonoraryconsul.nl and ask which documents are required.
Check Passport Application Locations
Routine Dutch passport and identity card applications cannot be submitted in Ecuador. Follow the procedure for the embassy in Lima or another authorised location.
Before Travelling to Edificio Sassari
Confirm your appointment and the current office address before travelling.
The government lists the office at Whymper N27-70 y Orellana, on the eighth floor of Edificio Sassari.
Ask whether proof of identity or other supporting documents must be brought to the meeting.
For Dutch Residents of Ecuador
Check the personal passport application checklist well before your current document expires.
Prepare Ecuadorian residence records, legalised certificates and any translations required.
Because an application appointment may require travel to Peru, confirm the booking before arranging transportation and accommodation.
Ask the embassy about DHL passport delivery to Ecuador when submitting your application.
For Schengen Visa Applicants
Use the official appointment guidance to find the Spanish embassy’s application arrangements in Quito.
Do not visit the honorary consulate expecting to submit a Schengen visa application.
For Dutch Travellers
Keep secure copies of important identity documents and your travel itinerary.
If a Dutch passport is lost or stolen, contact the embassy in Lima and follow the country-specific emergency procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dutch Honorary Consulate in Quito – FAQ
Is there a Dutch Honorary Consulate in Quito?
Yes. The Dutch government officially lists an honorary consul in Quito, Ecuador.
Who is the Dutch Honorary Consul in Quito?
Diego Almeida-Guzman is the honorary consul named on the official Dutch government contact page.
What is the address of the Dutch Honorary Consulate in Quito?
The official address is Whymper N27-70 y Orellana, Edificio Sassari, Piso 8, Quito D. M., Ecuador. Visits are by appointment only.
What is the telephone number for consular enquiries in Quito?
The Dutch government lists +51 1 213 9800, option 1 for consular affairs. This number connects to the Dutch embassy in Lima, Peru, rather than to a separately listed local Quito office number.
What are the opening hours of the honorary consulate?
The published hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:30. An appointment is required before visiting.
How can I arrange a certificate of life in Quito?
NetherlandsWorldwide directs applicants to the honorary consul in Quito. Email quito@nlhonoraryconsul.nl to arrange an appointment.
Can I apply for a Dutch passport or identity card in Quito?
No. Regular Dutch passport and identity card applications cannot be submitted in Ecuador. Applicants can arrange an appointment with an authorised Dutch mission in another country, such as the embassy in Lima.
Can a new Dutch passport be delivered to Ecuador?
Under the official Ecuador procedure, applicants may arrange delivery of a completed Dutch passport through DHL in their country of residence. The applicant is responsible for postage costs. Confirm the conditions when applying at the embassy.
Can I apply for a Netherlands Schengen visa in Quito?
NetherlandsWorldwide directs short-stay Netherlands Schengen visa applicants in Quito to the Spanish embassy. The Dutch honorary consul does not issue visas.
What should I do if my Dutch passport is lost or stolen in Ecuador?
Follow the official emergency travel document procedure for Ecuador. Send the required documents to the Dutch embassy in Lima at lim-ca@minbuza.nl. For urgent assistance, call +51 1 213 9800 and choose option 1.