Consulate of Canada to Ecuador, in Guayaquil
We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in Ecuador.
Temporary office closure
The Consulate of Canada to Ecuador, in Guayaquil, is closed between March 3 to 30, 2025. Canadians in Ecuador can contact the Embassy of Canada to Ecuador, in Quito.
Emergency consular assistance continues to be available 24/7. At any time, Canadians may also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa.
Services and information
Adoption and surrogacy
Process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.
Birth abroad
Register a child's birth abroad.
Citizenship services
Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.
Marriage abroad
Requirements, documents and processes for getting married abroad.
Notarial services
Have your documents certified and authenticated.
Passport services
Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Pensions and retirement
Information on pensions and retiring outside of Canada.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Country specific information on same-sex marriage.
Studying abroad
Information on education or research opportunities in foreign countries.
Visa and immigration services
Apply to immigrate. Get a visa to study, work or visit Canada.
Voting abroad
Voting process for Canadians who live abroad.
Office closures
These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency. Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is always available 24/7.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2025-01-02 | Extended New Year’s Day |
| 2025-01-03 | Extended New Year’s Day |
| 2025-03-03 | Carnaval |
| 2025-03-04 | Carnaval |
| 2025-04-18 | Good Friday |
| 2025-05-02 | Ecuador Labor Day |
| 2025-07-07 | Canada Day |
| 2025-08-11 | Day of the First Cry for Independence of Quito |
| 2025-10-10 | Guayaquil Independence Day |
| 2025-11-03 | Cuenca Independence Day |
| 2025-11-04 | Day of the Dead |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day |
| 2025-12-26 | Boxing Day |
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