French Embassy in Quito
Embassy 
France Quito, Ecuador
- Address
- Edificio Torre 6, bureau 1004, avenida 6 de Diciembre y Juan Boussingault, 170102 Quito
- Website
- ec.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 30 October 2023
At Edificio Torre 6, bureau 1004, avenida 6 de Diciembre y Juan Boussingault, 170102 Quito, the French embassy in Quito represents France towards Ecuador. Within 1 km there are 3 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Ecuador
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Ecuadorian citizens
EcuadorFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Ecuador
FranceEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador visa for citizens of France
France requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the French embassy in Quito takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,120 | 3,772 | 1,342 | 26.2% | 23.9% |
| 2024 | 5,029 | 3,260 | 1,723 | 34.6% | 47.5% |
| 2025 | 3,829 | 2,743 | 1,079 | 28.2% | 40.5% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Quito received 3,829 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,743. 1,079 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 28.2%. In 2024 it had been 34.6%: the rate fell by 6.3 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 24% compared with 2024 (5,029).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 26.2% (2023) to 34.6% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Ecuador, 30.9% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 4th largest number of applications of the 6 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 40.5% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Ecuador.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Russia in QuitoReina Victoria 462, Quito
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Embassy of Egypt in QuitoCalle Reina Victoria N23-36 y Baquedano, 170524 - Edificio Araucaria Piso 9, Quito, Ecuador
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Embassy of Argentina in QuitoAvenida Amazonas 21-147, Quito
France’s other missions in Ecuador
The French embassy in Quito is the only mission of France in Ecuador on record. Ecuador in turn has 4 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Quito
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Quito.
Address and contact
Address: Edificio Torre 6, bureau 1004, avenida 6 de Diciembre y Juan Boussingault, 170102 Quito. The record for the French embassy in Quito includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Ecuador
French citizens do not need a visa for Ecuador: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the French embassy in Quito is closed
The French embassy in Quito closes on Ecuador’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Día de Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Quito
Current procedures for the French embassy in Quito, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Quito
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Quito there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Quito?
The French embassy in Quito is at Edificio Torre 6, bureau 1004, avenida 6 de Diciembre y Juan Boussingault, 170102 Quito.
When is the French Embassy in Quito closed?
The French embassy in Quito closes on Ecuador’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Día de Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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