Swiss Embassy in Quito
Embassy 
Switzerland Quito, Ecuador
- Address
- Eloy Alfaro N34-194 y Catalina Aldaz, Edificio Corporativo 194, Piso 10, Quito
- Phone
- +593 2 294 25 00
- quito@eda.admin.ch
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Stefan Klötzli
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Swiss Foreign Affairs (FDFA) directory of Swiss representations · Record last updated on 5 February 2022
Switzerland’s embassy to Ecuador is in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, at Eloy Alfaro N34-194 y Catalina Aldaz, Edificio Corporativo 194, Piso 10, Quito. Within 1 km there are 10 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 Switzerland
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Switzerland visa for Ecuadorian citizens
EcuadorSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Ecuador
SwitzerlandEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador visa for citizens of Switzerland
Switzerland requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Swiss embassy in Quito whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,980 | 1,637 | 341 | 17.2% | 99.3% |
| 2024 | 2,273 | 1,724 | 549 | 24.2% | 99.2% |
| 2025 | 2,299 | 1,663 | 636 | 27.7% | 98.1% |
In 2025, Switzerland’s embassy in Quito received 2,299 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,663. 636 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 27.7%. In 2024 it had been 24.2%: the rate rose by 3.5 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (2,273 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 17.2% (2023) to 27.7% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Ecuador, 30.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Switzerland’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Switzerland received the 5th 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 Chile in QuitoJuan Pablo Sanz 3617, Quito
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Embassy of China in QuitoAvenida Atahualpa 349, Quito
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Embassy of Guatemala in QuitoAvenida Naciones Unidas E2-30, Quito
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Embassy of South Korea in QuitoAv. 12 de Octubre 1942 y Cordero, Edif. World Trade Center, Torre B, Piso 3, Quito, Ecuador
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Embassy of Peru in QuitoAvenida República de El Salvador N34-361, Quito
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Embassy of Canada in QuitoAvenida Amazonas, Quito
Switzerland’s other missions in Ecuador
- Consulate General of Switzerland in Guayaquil
Consulado General Honorario de Suiza en Guayaquil, Avenida Juan Tanca Marengo, Km 1.8 y Santiago Castillo, Edificio Conauto, piso 3, Guayaquil
The Swiss embassy in Quito is one of 2 missions of Switzerland in Ecuador. Consulates: Guayaquil. Ecuador in turn has an embassy in Bern.
Good to know
About the Swiss embassy in Quito
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Switzerland in Quito. It is headed by Stefan Klötzli, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Eloy Alfaro N34-194 y Catalina Aldaz, Edificio Corporativo 194, Piso 10, Quito. The record for the Swiss embassy in Quito includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Swiss citizens travelling to Ecuador
No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Ecuador, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Swiss embassy in Quito is closed
The next closures of the Swiss embassy in Quito for public holidays in Ecuador are Christmas Day (Día de Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Swiss embassy in Quito
Current procedures for the Swiss embassy in Quito, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Swiss embassy in Quito
Within 1 km of the Swiss embassy in Quito there are 10 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Swiss Embassy in Quito?
The Swiss embassy in Quito is at Eloy Alfaro N34-194 y Catalina Aldaz, Edificio Corporativo 194, Piso 10, Quito.
When is the Swiss Embassy in Quito closed?
The Swiss 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 Switzerland.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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