British Embassy in Quito
Embassy 
United Kingdom Quito, Ecuador
- Address
- Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Libby Green
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 September 2024
The United Kingdom’s embassy to Ecuador is in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, at Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Quito
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 Consular section, by appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 Consular section, by appointment only |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 Consular section, by appointment only |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 Consular section, by appointment only |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 Consular section, by appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Ecuador
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Quito is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
United Kingdom visa for Ecuadorian citizens
EcuadorUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Ecuador
United KingdomEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Whether the British embassy in Quito takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Germany 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
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Ecuador
The British embassy in Quito is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Ecuador on record. Ecuador in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Quito
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Quito. It is headed by Libby Green, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito. The record for the British embassy in Quito includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Ecuador
Ecuador admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Quito is closed
The next closures of the British 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 on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Quito
Current procedures for the British embassy in Quito, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Quito
The British embassy in Quito has 16 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Quito?
The British embassy in Quito is at Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Quito?
The British embassy in Quito is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the British Embassy in Quito open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Quito do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Quito closed?
The British 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
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