Italian Embassy in Quito
Embassy 
Italy Quito, Ecuador
- Address
- Calle La Isla, 111 y Humberto Albornoz, Quito
- Phone
- +593-2-321-1322
- Website
- ambquito.esteri.it
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Davoli Giovanni
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 28 April 2022
The Italian embassy in Quito stands at Calle La Isla, 111 y Humberto Albornoz, Quito, in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
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 Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Italy visa for Ecuadorian citizens
EcuadorItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of Ecuador
ItalyEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador visa for citizens of Italy
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Italy.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,011 | 7,793 | 3,215 | 29.2% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 12,321 | 8,250 | 4,070 | 33.0% | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 12,396 | 8,118 | 4,278 | 34.5% | 99.9% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy in Quito received 12,396 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 8,118. 4,278 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 34.5%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 33.0%. The number of applications was almost unchanged (12,321 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 29.2% (2023) to 34.5% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Ecuador, 30.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 2nd 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
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Italy’s other missions in Ecuador
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- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Guayaquil
Edificio Mirador Oeste, Plaza Lagos Samborondon, Piso 1 Oficina 1.5, Guayaquil
All missions of Italy in Ecuador (3)
Besides the Italian embassy in Quito, Italy has 2 other missions in Ecuador. Honorary consulates: Puerto Ayora and Guayaquil. Ecuador in turn has 6 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.
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About the Italian embassy in Quito
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Quito. It is headed by Davoli Giovanni, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Calle La Isla, 111 y Humberto Albornoz, Quito. The record for the Italian embassy in Quito includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to Ecuador
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Ecuador, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Italian embassy in Quito is closed
The Italian 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 Italy such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Quito
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Quito, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Quito?
The Italian embassy in Quito is at Calle La Isla, 111 y Humberto Albornoz, Quito.
When is the Italian Embassy in Quito closed?
The Italian 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 Italy.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
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