German Embassy in Quito
Embassy 
Germany Quito, Ecuador
- Address
- Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito
- Phone
- +593 2 297 08 20
- Website
- quito.diplo.de
- Fax
- +593 2 297 08 15
Head of mission: Botschafter Jens Peter Lütkenherm, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 28 May 2026
The German embassy in Quito stands at Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito, in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays. Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Quito
| Monday | 07:30–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30–16:30 |
| Friday | 07:15–13:15 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Montag bis Donnerstag: 7:30 - 16:30 Uhr, Freitag: 7:15 - 13:15 Uhr An folgenden Feiertagen ist die Botschaft geschlossen. Wichtiger Hinweis für den Publikumsverkehr: Die Deutsche Botschaft und die Konsularabteilung können nur mit einem Termin betreten werden. Auch für allgemeine Auskünfte und Beratungen ist die Beantragung eines Termins im Vorfeld notwendig. Weitere Informationen hier. Telefonische Erreichbarkeit der Konsularabteilung: Konsularische Themen (nicht Visa): Dienstag: 14:00 - 15:00 Uhr Visaabteilung: Es gibt keine telefonische Sprechstunde für Visa. Bei Visa-Fragen wenden Sie sich bitte über unser Kontaktformular unter https://quito.diplo.de/ec-de/service/kontakt-formular oder per E-Mail an konsulat@quit.auswaertiges-amt.de
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Ecuador
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Quito is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
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
Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,206 | 5,140 | 1,059 | 17.1% | 99.5% |
| 2024 | 6,339 | 5,034 | 1,291 | 20.4% | 99.8% |
| 2025 | 6,136 | 5,013 | 1,107 | 18.1% | 99.9% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Quito received 6,136 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5,013. 1,107 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 18.1%. In 2024 it had been 20.4%: the rate fell by 2.3 points. Applications fell by 3% compared with 2024 (6,339).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 17.1% (2023) to 20.4% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Ecuador, 30.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 6 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. 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 the United Kingdom in QuitoAvenida Naciones Unidas, Quito
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Embassy of Mexico in QuitoAvenida 6 de Diciembre N36-165, Quito
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Embassy of El Salvador in QuitoAvenida República de El Salvador, Quito
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Embassy of Costa Rica in QuitoAvenida 6 de Diciembre, Quito
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Embassy of Cuba in QuitoEl Mercurio 365, Quito
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Embassy of the Dominican Republic in QuitoGermán Alemán E12-25, Quito
Germany’s other missions in Ecuador
- Consulate of Germany in Cuenca
Simón Bolívar 9-30, Cuenca
- 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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All missions of Germany in Ecuador (5)
Besides the German embassy in Quito, Germany has 4 other missions in Ecuador. Consulates: Cuenca. Honorary consulates: Guayaquil and Cuenca. Ecuador in turn has 7 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Quito
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Quito. It is headed by Botschafter Jens Peter Lütkenherm, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito. The record for the German embassy in Quito includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Ecuador
German citizens do not need a visa for Ecuador: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the German embassy in Quito is closed
The German 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 Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Quito
Current procedures for the German embassy in Quito, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Quito
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Quito there are 16 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Quito?
The German embassy in Quito is at Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Quito?
The German embassy in Quito is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Quito open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Quito do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Quito closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
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