U.S. PASSPORTS 

Lost/Stolen Passports

Many U.S. passports are lost and stolen in Ecuador. You should safeguard your passports and other valuables at all times; be especially wary when traveling by bus or shopping. Make a photocopy of your passport's biographic data page (inside cover) or keep a record of your passport number, date, and place of issue separate from your passport; do the same with the address and telephone number of the American Embassy in Quito.

Do not leave your passport and other valuables in a hotel room or car, even a locked one. When not in use, store your passport in a secure place, such as a hotel safe. Should you and your passport part company, report the loss to the nearest police station. To obtain a replacement passport, you will need to visit the U.S. Embassy in Quito during regular working hours. The Embassy cannot open after hours or on weekends to replace lost or stolen passports.

A Duty Officer is available after hours to assist with life and death emergencies.

If your current passport has been lost or stolen, you must present the following:

• Two recent 2"x2" color photos with white background. Make sure that the pictures comply with the requirements.
• Completed passport application form DS-11
• Statement regarding lost or stolen passport DS-64
• Incident Report Form. IRF
• Police Report (“Denuncia”) from Ecuadorian Police showing you reported the incident
• Proof of your U.S. citizenship, such as a previous U.S. passport, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Report of Birth Abroad of a U.S. Citizen, or a photocopy of the biographic data page (inside cover) of your lost passport.
• Proof of Identity. Any picture identification, such as a U.S. driver's license, is acceptable.
• To consider the issuance of an emergency passport, you need to provide an itinerary and support documentation regarding your emergency.
• Cash or Credit Card to pay the corresponding fees.

Minors under 16 additional requirements:

• Both parents must appear in person at the time of application. If one of the parents cannot be present, a notarized Statement of Consent DS-3053 is needed. The Statement of Consent must be notarized by a Consulate of Ecuador if the parent is in the United States or by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate if the parent is abroad.
• The original birth certificate of the minor and one (1) copy.
• Picture ID for both parents (passport, Ecuadorian cedula, driver license, etc) original and one (1) copy.
• Minor must be present.

Note: The consular officer may request for additional documentation, pictures of evolution or other items which may not be listed.
If a consular officer is not satisfied with a statement of consent and is not satisfied with additional documentation and explanations, then the consular officer may refuse to issue the passport.

To get a "denuncia" you can call the Police by dialing 101 and ask for the local "comisaria" that is on duty. these are the address of some Comisarias:

 

COMISARIA PRIMERA Luis Felipe Borja y Estrada Telf: 593-2-252-9726		COMISARIA TERCERA Venezuela N2-51 entre Bolivar y Sucre Edif. Centro Comercial Quito Telf: 593-2-228-2184
COMISARIA SEGUNDA Av. 10 de Agosto N14-75 y Riofrío (Junto al Edif. Benalcázar Mil) Telf: 593-2-256-8910		COMISARIA CUARTA Guayaquil y Caldas Sector San Blas Telf: 593-2-257-0497

In the case of the issuance of an emergency passport, the American citizen is required to visit the Ecuadorian Immigration Office after receiving their emergency passport in order to verify their date of entry into Ecuador.
This is required in order to leave Ecuador. Ecuadorian Immigration charges a $5 fee for this service ("Movimiento Migratorio"). The American Citizens Services section will suggest the most convenient location for each American citizen depending on their situation.

The closest Immigration Office to the U.S. Embassy in Quito is located at:
Av. Amazonas N32-171 y Av. República (across Mall El Jardin)
Telephone: 02-245-4122 / 246-9216
General Email: info@migracion.gov.ec
The general website for Ecuadorian Immigration is: http://www.migracion.gov.ec

Fees may be paid by cash, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club) or certified checks from an American bank.
NO PERSONAL CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED.

The issuance of a replacement passport is not automatic and will depend on evidence presented confirming citizenship and identity

 

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

 

- Lost/Stolen Passport Forms -

Forms Download Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader DS-11 for Renewal or Lost/Stolen or Minors passport. (Printable Version 764Kb) DS-64 Statement regarding Lost or Stolen passport. (Printable Version 114Kb) DS-3053 Statement of Consent. (Printable Version 115Kb) Incident Report Form. (Printable Version 15Kb) ALL FORMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE            AT THE EMBASSY.