U.S. Passports

General Information 

Embassies overseas are no longer authorized to issue regular U.S. passports. All non-emergency passports are now processed in the United States.  The Embassy in Quito will accept your passport application and forward it to the U.S. for processing. We usually receive the new passport from 10 to 12 calendar days, and you can pick up your new passport at the Embassy.

The Embassy is authorized to issue limited-validity passports in emergencies. Be advised, though, that a lack of planning does not constitute an emergency.

 

For passport services there is no need for an appointment. We attend regular walk-in hours.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Dual nationals are reminded to plan travel to Ecuador using U.S. passports valid for at least six months from their intended return.  Dual nationals may enter the host country on a non-U.S. passport, but Ecuadorian immigration will require such individuals to present a U.S. passport with a minimum of six months remaining validity during exit controls when returning to the United States.