Embassy of Germany in Quito
Today 07:15–13:15- Address
- Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito
- Phone
- +593 2 297 08 20
- Website
- quito.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Botschafter Jens Peter Lütkenherm, Ambassador
Germany
Ecuador
German Embassy & Consulates in Ecuador
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
- 3 honorary consulates
In Ecuador, Germany has an embassy in Quito, a consulate in Cuenca and 3 honorary consulates in Guayaquil and Cuenca. Germany requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: Germany’s 5 missions in Ecuador
Map: Germany’s 5 missions in Ecuador
German Embassy in Quito
At Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito, the German embassy represents Germany towards Ecuador. The head of mission on record is Botschafter Jens Peter Lütkenherm, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
German consulates in Ecuador
- Consulate of Germany in Cuenca
Simón Bolívar 9-30, Cuenca
Germany also has a consulate in Cuenca; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
German honorary consulates in Ecuador
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Guayaquil
Malecón Simón Bolívar, Palacios 1401 y Gral. Juan Illingworth, Edificio Sudamérica piso 4 090307 Guayaquil
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Germany has 3 honorary consulates in Ecuador, in Guayaquil and Cuenca; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Germany visa for Ecuadorian citizens
EcuadorGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Ecuador
GermanyEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador visa for citizens of Germany
Germany visa requirements for citizens of Ecuador
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Applicants in Ecuador turn to the German embassy in Quito or the consulate in Cuenca; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Ecuador’s missions in Germany
Missions of Ecuador in Germany (7)
In return, Ecuador has 7 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Ecuador
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 5 of them are in Ecuador.
Travel to Ecuador for German citizens
German citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days. In Ecuador, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When German missions in Ecuador are closed
German missions in Ecuador close on Ecuador’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Día de Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Carnival (Carnaval) on Monday 8 February 2027, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Ecuador?
The German embassy is in Quito, at Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito.
Does Germany have consulates in Ecuador?
Yes, Germany has a consulate in Cuenca. Germany also has 3 honorary consulates in Guayaquil and Cuenca.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Do German citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
German citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.
Does Ecuador have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Ecuador has its embassy in Berlin, along with 6 other missions in Germany.