Welcome to the American Citizen Services Section

Welcome to the American Citizen Services section of the United States Embassy in Quito, Ecuador.  Here you will find information regarding the services which are available to American Citizens living abroad in Ecuador.  We hope you find the information available useful in answering any questions which may arise throughout your stay in Ecuador.

The American Citizens Services (ACS) Section provides assistance with several services including:

• U.S. Passports
• Reports of Birth Abroad
• Reports of Death Abroad
• Notary Services
• Federal Benefits (Social Security, Veteran Affairs and Civil Registration)
• Marriage in Ecuador
• Voting Services
• Tax information on 2010

The hours of operation are detailed in the Overview and Contact Information section.

For calls concerning the arrest, injury, serious illness, or death of an American citizen after regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), please call: (593-2) 398-5000 and follow the instructions.

We encourage U.S. Citizens who reside abroad or plan to travel around the world to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for information and updates on travel and safety.

Top News

• American Citizen Services Handbook
  The U.S. Embassy has published a new handbook (PDF 371kb) for U.S. citizens who are traveling or moving to Ecuador.  The handbook (PDF 371kb) provides information on things such as local laws, what to do if you are the victim of a crime, how to apply for an Ecuadorian visa, and much more.