US Embassy in Quito
Embassy 
United States Quito, Ecuador
- Address
- De Las Avigiras E12-170, Quito
- Phone
- +593-2-398-5000
- Website
- ec.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 5 January 2022
At De Las Avigiras E12-170, Quito, the US embassy in Quito represents the United States towards Ecuador. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break. Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Quito
| Monday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 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 States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Quito is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break.
United States visa for Ecuadorian citizens
EcuadorUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Ecuador
United StatesEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador visa for citizens of the United States
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Check with the US embassy in Quito whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 108,730 | 87,832 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,477 | 990 |
| Exchange (J) | 5,405 | 4,585 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 1,260 | 1,056 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 296 | 314 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,152 | 1,025 |
| Other | 37 | 18 |
| Total | 118,357 | 95,820 |
US visa posts in Ecuador, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Guayaquil | 97,038 |
| Quito (this office) | 95,820 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US embassy in Quito issued 95,820 nonimmigrant visas. 92% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by exchange visitor (5%) visas. That is 19% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (118,357).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 28,579, 31% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 2 posts in Ecuador: Guayaquil (97,038) and Quito (95,820). Quito accounted for 50% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Map
The United States’ other missions in Ecuador
- Embassy of the United States in Guayaquil
Calle Santa Ana y Av. Jose Rodriguez Bonin, Guayaquil
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All missions of the United States in Ecuador (3)
The US embassy in Quito is one of 3 missions of the United States in Ecuador. Consulates: Guayaquil. Ecuador in turn has 3 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Quito
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Quito.
Address and contact
Address: De Las Avigiras E12-170, Quito. The record for the US embassy in Quito includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Ecuador
Ecuador admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the US embassy in Quito is closed
The US 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 the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Quito
Current procedures for the US 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 US Embassy in Quito?
The US embassy in Quito is at De Las Avigiras E12-170, Quito.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Quito?
The US embassy in Quito is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the US Embassy in Quito open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Quito do not include Saturday.
When is the US Embassy in Quito closed?
The US 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 States.
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
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