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Embassy of Ecuador in San José, Costa Rica

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Embassy of Ecuador in San José, Costa Rica, located at San Rafael de los Laureles Av. John F. Kennedy, 50 metros Este de Plaza Los Laureles. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Ecuador, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    San Rafael de los Laureles Av. John F. Kennedy, 50 metros Este de Plaza Los Laureles
    San José
    Costa Rica

  • Telephone

    +506 2232 1503

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 8:30 AM

    🕒 Current time in San José: 3:57 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Ecuador in San José, Costa Rica

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Annexation of Guanacaste: July 25 Flag of Costa Rica
  • Our Lady of Los Ángeles: August 2 Flag of Costa Rica
  • Declaration of Independence Day: August 10 Flag of Ecuador
  • Mother's Day: August 15 Flag of Costa Rica

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Ecuador in San José, Costa Rica:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Costa Rican passport, you do not need a visa to enter Ecuador.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Ecuador without a visa. The most common types of Ecuador visas are the following.

  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Permanent residency visas
  • Temporary resident visas
    • Ecuador work visa
    • Ecuador student visa
    • Ecuador retirement visa
    • Investor visa
    • Residence visa for an athlete or artist
    • Religious volunteer's residence visa
  • Diplomatic visa

Head of Mission

Torres Cevallos Bolivar Vicente, Ambassador

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Ecuador Passports

Ecuador issues several types of passports, including:

Ordinary Passport (Pasaporte Ordinario): This is the standard passport issued to Ecuadorian citizens for general travel purposes.

Diplomatic Passport (Pasaporte Diplomático): Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats, high-ranking government officials, and individuals representing the Ecuadorian government on diplomatic missions.

Official Passport (Pasaporte Oficial): Official passports are issued to government officials and individuals representing the Ecuadorian government.

Emergency Passport

An emergency passport (Pasaporte de Emergencia) is issued in cases of urgent travel where a regular passport cannot be obtained in time. It is a temporary travel document with limited validity.

Consular Services and Assistance

Ecuador's diplomatic missions, such as embassies and consulates, provide a range of consular services, such as passport issuance, renewal, and replacement, services related to birth registration, and notarial services including, authentication, legalization, and certification. Ecuador's diplomatic missions also provide consular assistance, and consular protection to Ecuadorian citizens traveling or living abroad, including assistance during emergencies.

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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Costa Rica in Ecuador

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