Date: October 28, 2023 Location: Nationwide Event: The Government of Ecuador’s Ministry of Mines and Energy announced a series of planned electrical outages across the country that began October 27. The Ministry informed these cuts will be temporary and specific to geographic zones (associated with electrical substations), and will occur between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm daily, continuing …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Security Alert: Worldwide Caution October 19, 2023 Location: Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should: Stay alert …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Security Alert October 17, 2023 Location: Ecuador Event: Second-round elections for Ecuador’s presidency will take place on Sunday, October 15, 2023. President Lasso declared a 60-day nationwide State of Exception — which allows the military to support police operations and limits the freedom of assembly — following the August 9 assassination in Quito …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil is pleased to announce that representatives from the Consulate will offer notarial services and accept passport applications in Vilcabamba on October 25, 2023, and in Loja on October 26, 2023. VILCABAMBA Where: Charlito’s Jose David Toledo and Luis Fernando De La Vega, Vilcabamba When: Wednesday, October 25, …
Read More» Event: The U.S. Mission in Ecuador is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Guayaquil, Cuenca, and Quito from September 11-15, 2023, to offer services for beneficiaries and to answer questions regarding U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. Locations: Please note that appointments are required. Guayaquil – U.S. Consulate General, Calle Santa Ana y Av. José Rodríguez Bonin Monday, …
Read More» Location: Ecuador Event: Elections for the presidency, all members of the legislature, and a referendum on extractive activities in Ecuador will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023. President Lasso declared a nationwide State of Exception — which allows the military to support police operations and limits the freedom of assembly — following the August 9 Quito assassination of …
Read More» Location: Ecuador Event: Following the assassination of Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio in Quito on August 09, 2023, President Lasso issued a decree declaring a two-month State of Emergency. The National Electoral Commission (CNE) has confirmed that the elections scheduled for August 20, 2023, will not be suspended. U.S. Embassy and Consulate services are not affected. During this time, …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil is pleased to announce that representatives from the Consulate will offer notarial services and accept passport applications in the City of Cuenca on September 6 and 7, 2023. Where: Abraham Lincoln Center Calle Borrero 5-18 y Honorato Vásquez Cuenca When: Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM …
Read More» Location: Manabí province, Los Rios province, and Duran City in Guayas province Event: Transnational criminal groups and local gangs carried out a series of violent crimes across Manabi province, Los Rios province and Duran city in Guayas province during the weekend of July 22nd, including the assassination of Manta Mayor Agustin Intriago and professional athlete …
Read More» Location: Ecuador Event: Please be advised that the Department of State has changed the Travel Advisory for Ecuador. The Travel Advisory has been reissued with updates to the kidnapping indicator and crime information in the provinces of El Oro, Manabí, Santo Domingo, Los Rios, Santa Elena, Cañar, and Carchi. Please refer to the complete Travel Advisory. During this time, please …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Security Alert May 17, 2023 Location: Quito Event: President Lasso issued a decree this morning dissolving the National Assembly and initiating a process that will lead to snap elections for both the National Assembly and the presidency within the next few months. Some groups previously threatened to stage demonstrations in connection …
Read More» Location: Guayaquil Event: The U.S. Mission to Ecuador has received credible information that criminals may be planning to conduct bombings in multiple unknown locations around Guayaquil the evening of April 13, 2023. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings. Maintain a high level of vigilance and keep a low profile. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid …
Read More» Location: Guayaquil, Babahoyo, and Quevedo. Event: Local authorities are anticipating a temporary increase in gang violence starting as soon as this weekend in Guayaquil, Babahoyo, and Quevedo. Bystanders could be impacted. The most likely areas of Guayaquil to be impacted are Nueva Prosperina, Duran, South Guayaquil, and the Litoral Prison. Exercise caution and maintain increased …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Weather Alert March 10, 2023 Location: Nationwide Event: Ecuador’s National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology issued an alert March 8 advising residents that Tropical Cyclone Yaku is causing intense rains and electrical storms in central and southern Ecuador, as well as high waves around the Galapagos Islands and coastal areas. Heavy rainfall …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Security Alert March 7, 2023 Location: Quito Event: Multiple social organizations have called for demonstrations March 8 in Quito. In the past, some protests in Quito have turned violent. The demonstrations are scheduled to take place in several locations, including: Arbolito Park, Central University of Ecuador, Carondelet Palace, Ecuadorian Attorney General’s Office, …
Read More» Location: Nationwide, Ecuador Event: The Ecuadorian National Police received 35 reports of kidnapping for ransom in 2022. Most of those reports originated from Guayas and Manabí provinces. Kidnapping for ransom involves perpetrators keeping their victims against their will until a ransom is paid. Actions to Take: · Be aware of your surroundings. · Maintain a …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Alert: 2023 Local Elections February 5, 2023 Location: Nationwide Event: Ecuadorian citizens and residents will head to the polls February 5 to vote in local elections and on eight referendum questions to modify Ecuador’s constitution. The elections are expected to be peaceful, but demonstrations can happen at any time. You should exercise …
Read More» Event: The Ecuadorian government introduced the first phase of its registration and regularization program for Venezuelan citizens on September 1. This first phase allows Venezuelan citizens without migratory status who entered Ecuador at an official immigration control point to regularize their status and obtain a visa to remain in Ecuador for two years. The program …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Health Alert: Ecuador Reinstates Mask Requirement for Indoor Spaces December 8, 2022 Location: Ecuador Event: Ecuador’s Emergency Operations Committee reinstated a nationwide mask requirement for indoor spaces effective December 8. Masks are now required in workplaces, public transport, classrooms, health facilities and for individuals with symptoms of respiratory disease. Masks are recommended …
Read More» Event: The U.S. Embassy in Quito and the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil are pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Guayaquil, Cuenca, and Quito from December 5-9 to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions regarding U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. Locations: Please note that …
Read More» Locations: Guayaquil, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Esmeraldas, and Duran Event: Since the early-morning hours of November 1, transnational criminal groups and local gangs have attacked several government and public venues in Guayaquil, Esmeraldas, Santo Domingo, and Duran. Criminals have conducted attacks on multiple police stations and gas stations, a bus station, and a medical facility. Five Ecuadorian …
Read More» Location: Guayaquil and Esmeraldas Event: The Government of Ecuador declared November 1 a 30-day State of Emergency for Guayas and Esmeraldas provinces in response to ongoing coordinated attacks by transnational criminal groups and local gangs. The order permits the government to increase police presence in the affected provinces and imposes a daily 9:00 pm curfew …
Read More» Location: Guayaquil and Esmeraldas Event: Transnational criminal groups and local gangs carried out a series of violent crimes across Guayaquil and Esmeraldas during overnight hours of November 1, including the assassination of two police officers and the attempted assassination of two others. Assailants detonated explosives in at least eleven locations, indiscriminately targeting public locations in both cities. …
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The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil is pleased to announce that representatives from the Consulate will offer notarial services and accept passport applications in the City of Cuenca on Tuesday, August 30 and Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Where: Abraham Lincoln Center Calle Borrero 5-18 y Honorato Vásquez Cuenca When: Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 1:00 PM …
Read More» Location: Countrywide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries. The World Health Organization has determined the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (click here to view the WHO’s determination). The Ecuadorian Ministry of …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Quito and the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil are pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Quito, Cuenca, and Guayaquil from August 29 to September 2 to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions regarding U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. Quito Location: …
Read More» Date: June 22, 2022 Location: Nationwide Event: The Department of State elevated the travel advisory for Ecuador on June 22 to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel ) due to civil unrest and crime. Demonstrations in the City of Quito continue to grow in size and intensity, with some reports of violence. The State of Emergency for six provinces remains in place, with a …
Read More» Date: June 21, 2022 Location: Nationwide Event: The Government of Ecuador issued executive order 459 June 20, which expands the State of Emergency to six provinces: Chimborazo, Tungaruhua, Cotopaxi, Pichincha, Pastaza, and Imbabura provinces. Large numbers of demonstrators are now in the City of Quito, and there have been some reports of violence. The government’s order permits the armed …
Read More» Date: June 18, 2022 Location: Nationwide Event: The Government of Ecuador issued executive order 455 June 17 and declared a 30-day State of Emergency in Pichincha, Cotopaxi, and Imbabura provinces. The order permits the armed forces and police to take actions necessary to maintain public order and suspends the right of assembly in public spaces for groups infringing on …
Read More» Date: June 17, 2022 Location: Nationwide Event: The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) continues to lead demonstrations nationwide. CONAIE leadership announced that demonstrators will move towards Quito over the June 18-19 weekend. The Government of Ecuador responded by declaring a State of Emergency in Pichincha, Cotopaxi, and Imbabura provinces starting midnigh June 17. Demonstrators continue to block roads around the country, …
Read More» Location: Nationwide Event: The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) continues to lead demonstrations nationwide. Demonstrators have blocked multiple roads around the country, both in cities and rural areas. There are also reports of violence in some areas, including on Avenida 6 de Diciembre in Quito where demonstrators have reportedly vandalized police cars, started fires, …
Read More» Location: Nationwide Event: As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. As of 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC no longer requires air travelers to show a …
Read More» Date: June 10, 2022 Location: Nationwide Event: The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) is planning demonstrations and road blockages nationwide from June 13 to June 15. Multiple roads in and out of Quito, including those leading to the airport, could be affected. Some past demonstrations have turned violent and security forces have responded with crowd dispersal …
Read More» Date: April 26, 2022 Location: Nationwide Event: The Department of State downgraded its Travel Advisory for Ecuador on April 18 to Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Separately, the regions of Carchi, Sucumbíos, the northern area of Esmeraldas province, and Guayaquil (south of Portete de Tarquí Avenue) are designated Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to violent crime by transnational criminal organizations. U.S. …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil advises U.S. citizens to avoid the area near Alban Borja in Urdesa due to increased local police activity. During this time, please take the following actions: · Be aware of your surroundings. · Monitor local media for updates. · Consider alternate routes. · Maintain increased vigilance. Assistance: · U.S. …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens: Level 3 Travel Advisory Date: March 29, 2022 Location: Nationwide Event: The Department of State downgraded its Travel Advisory for Ecuador on March 28 to Level 3: Reconsider Travel. While the Travel Advisory level has been downgraded, COVID-19 case counts in the country remain high. Before planning international travel, please review the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s specific recommendations for vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers. …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador March 22, 2022 Date: March 22, 2022 Location: Downtown Quito Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place March 23 starting near Arbolito Park and heading towards the Presidential Palace. The Federation of University Students of Ecuador (FEUE), the United Workers Front (FUT), and the National Union of Educators (UNE) …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens New Entry Requirements and Travel Advisory Update February 11, 2022 Date: February 11, 2022 Location: Nationwide Event: Ecuador updated its international air entry requirements on February 9. Travelers (ages 3 and older) must now present either a COVID-19 vaccination card showing the traveler received a complete series of the COVID-19 vaccine at …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Spread of COVID-19 Omicron Variant and Cruise Ship Travel Advisory Update December 30, 2021 Date: December 30, 2021 Location: Nationwide Event: COVID-19 cases are increasing in Ecuador since the Omicron variant was first identified in country on December 14. The State Department Travel Advisory for Ecuador remains at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) due to the high level of COVID-19 in the …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Ecuador Responds to COVID-19 Omicron Variant with Updated Entry Requirements November 30, 2021 Date: November 30, 2021 Location: Nationwide Event: Ecuador’s national Emergency Operations Committee (national COE) resolved November 29 to update international entry requirements in response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Effective December 1, all travelers ages 16 and older …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador October 29, 2021 Date: October 29, 2021 Location: Pichincha Volcano Event: The Embassy has received reports of armed robberies taking place on Pichincha Volcano hiking trails. The most recent incident took place near the Bear Cave area trail leading to the Rucu Pichincha summit. Please …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador October 26, 2021 Date: October 26, 2021 Location: Nationwide Event: The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (CONAIE) and several social organizations are planning political demonstrations nationwide beginning October 26 in response to the government decision to freeze fuel prices. The Embassy has received reports of demonstrators …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador October 22, 2021 Date: October 21, 2021 Location: Nationwide Event: Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso ordered a 60-day State of Exception beginning on October 18 in response to increasing criminal activity in parts of the country. The decree gives Ecuadorian officials the authority to mobilize the armed forces in …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador October 20, 2021 Date: October 20, 2021 Location: El Arbolito Park and Presidential Palace, Quito Event: Political demonstrations are expected to take place on October 20, 2021, in support of the current Ecuadorian government. The demonstrations will start at El Arbolito Park in Quito, continue …
Read More» Date: September 14, 2021 Location: Guayaquil (south of Portete de Tarquí Avenue) Event: Transnational criminal groups and local gangs operating in Guayaquil have recently carried out a series of violent crimes in the region south of Portete de Tarquí Avenue, to include several murders and targeted assassinations, armed robberies, and assaults. As a result of the increased violence, U.S. Embassy and …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens U.S. Embassy Quito – Renew your Passport via DHL January 27, 2021 The U.S. Embassy in Quito and the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil are now accepting routine passport renewal applications via private courier (DHL). We encourage you to take advantage of this process if you are eligible to renew your passport …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens January 22, 2021 Special Election in Louisiana’s 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts The State of Louisiana will conduct two special primary elections on Tuesday, March 20, 2021, to fill a vacancy for the 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts. Congressional District 2 includes nearly all of the city of New Orleans and …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens November 18, 2020 Returning Ballots for Georgia U.S. Senate Special Runoff on January 5, 2021 Georgia voters living in Ecuador can drop off their absentee ballot at the U.S. Embassy in Quito or Consulate General in Guayaquil for the two U.S. Senate Special Runoff elections. More information about voting in Georgia …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens October 19, 2020 Two Weeks Until Election Day Alternative Ways to Return Your Ballot…Fast With only two weeks remaining before the November 3 Election Day, the U.S. Embassy in Quito and Consulate General in Guayaquil strongly recommend that you return your ballot electronically (by email, fax, or internet) if your state …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens September 28, 2020 Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens September 3, 2020 Returning your Ballot for the November 3 Elections You now have less than 60 days until Election Day: November 3, 2020. We recommend overseas voters return their ballots 45 days before their state’s deadline to give ample time for the ballot to reach the United States. You may submit …
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We are pleased to present the September 2020 issue of the American Citizen Services (ACS) Newsletter. Articles in this issue include: President Moreno’s White House Visit A Message from Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick Voting From Overseas COVID-19: How to Stay Safe and Ecuador Border Closings 2020 New Entry Requirements for International Visitors to Ecuador Anti-Fraud …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens August 21, 2020 ALERT : Updated Entry and Exit Requirements for Ecuador 8/21/2020 COVID-19 Information Last updated: 08/21/20 Country-Specific Information: Ecuador has confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in all 24 provinces. On August 6, the U.S. Department of State removed the Global Health Advisory Level 4. Ecuador is now listed as …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens August 21, 2020 Vote from Abroad and Voting Q&A on Facebook Live The United States will hold General Elections on November 3, 2020. There is still time to register to vote in your home state and then apply to vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballot application deadlines vary from a few days to …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens August 17, 2020 ALERT: Updated Entry and Exit Requirements for Ecuador – 8/17/2020 COVID-19 Information Last updated: 08/17/20 Country-Specific Information: Ecuador has confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in all 24 provinces. On August 6, the U.S. Department of State removed the Global Health Advisory Level 4. Ecuador is now listed as …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens August 6, 2020 Travel Advisory: Ecuador – Level 3 Reconsider Travel Travel Advisory – August 6 Ecuador – Level 3 Reconsider travel to Ecuador due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to crime. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens August 4, 2020 Updated Economic Impact Payments (EIP) Delivery Options The U.S. Embassy in Quito has received several Economic Impact Payments, also known as “stimulus checks,” authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), for recipients residing in Ecuador. If you received notification from the Internal Revenue …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens June 20, 2020 Economic Impact Payments (EIP) The U.S. Embassy in Quito has received several Economic Impact Payments, also known as “stimulus checks,” authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), for recipients residing in Ecuador. If you received notification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) indicating …
Read More» Information Alert: Quito and Guayaquil airports to resume operations U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador June 4, 2020 Location: Ecuador Event: The Ecuadorian Government approved the resumption of commercial flight operations beginning June 1. Airlines are beginning to operate commercial flights between Ecuador and the United States. Information about available flights, as well as quarantine requirements for …
Read More» Travel Alert: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador May 19, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil Flight Information: The U.S. Embassy is aware of flight options for travel to the United States. These flights are operated by private airline companies and are open to all travelers …
Read More» Travel Alert: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador May 11, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil Flight Information: The U.S. Embassy is aware of flight options for travel to the United States. These flights are operated by private airline companies and are open to all travelers …
Read More» Travel Alert: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador May 5, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil Flight Information: The U.S. Embassy is aware of flight options for travel to the United States. These flights are operated by private airline companies and are open to all travelers …
Read More» Travel Alert: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador May 3, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil Flight Information: The U.S. Embassy is aware of flight options for travel to the United States. These flights are operated by private airline companies and are open to all travelers …
Read More» Travel Alert: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador April 30, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil Flight Information: The U.S. Embassy is aware of flight options for travel to the United States. These flights are operated by private airline companies and are open to all travelers …
Read More» Travel Alert: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador April 28, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Flights Available from Quito and Guayaquil Flight Information: The U.S. Embassy is aware of flight options for travel to the United States. These flights are operated by private airline companies and are open to all travelers …
Read More» Travel Alert: Commercial Flights Available Guayaquil to Miami on Monday, April 27 Quito to New York on Tuesday, April 28 (see correction below) Quito to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, April 29 Quito to Houston on Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30 Quito to Miami, Friday, May 1 Bus Transportation to Quito Available U.S. Embassy …
Read More» Travel Alert: Commercial Flights Available Guayaquil to Miami on Monday, April 27 Quito to New York on Tuesday, April 28 Quito to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, April 29 Quito to Houston on Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30 Quito to Miami, Friday, May 1 Bus Transportation to Quito Available U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador April …
Read More» Travel Alert: Commercial Flight Available from Guayaquil to Miami on Monday, April 27 Commercial Flight Available from Quito to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, April 29 Commercial Flight Available from Quito to Houston on Wednesday, April 29 Commercial Flight Available from Quito to Miami, Friday, May 1 Bus Transportation to Quito and Guayaquil Available U.S. Embassy …
Read More» The Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under document # MREMH-DCP-2020-0302-N, dated April 23, 2020, has set in place a procedure and confirmed the use of specific forms and documentation for foreigners that need to get to different airports in order to return to their country. Please see instructions and sample below. Fill out this AUTORIZACIÓN DE MOVILIDAD with the information for each U.S. citizen who will travel Sign the form (for …
Read More» Travel Alert: Commercial Flight Available from Guayaquil to Miami on Monday, April 27 Commercial Flight Available from Quito to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, April 29 Commercial Flight Available from Quito to Houston on Wednesday, April 29 Bus Transportation to Quito and Guayaquil Available U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador April 22, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate …
Read More» Travel Alert: Commercial Flight Available from Quito to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, April 22 Commercial Flight Available from Guayaquil to Miami on Monday, April 27 Bus Transportation to Quito and Guayaquil Available U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador April 20, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: New commercial flight announced departing Guayaquil to Miami on Monday, …
Read More» Travel Alert: Commercial Flight Available from Quito to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, April 22 Bus Transportation to Quito Available for Wednesday April 22 flight U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador April 17, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: New commercial flight announced departing Quito to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, April 22 Bus Transportation Available from Cuenca …
Read More» Travel Alert: Commercial Flights Available from Guayaquil and Quito to Florida on Friday, April 17 Commercial Flight Scheduled from Quito to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, April 22* Bus Transportation to Guayaquil and Quito Available for Friday April 17 flights U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador April 16, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: New commercial flight …
Read More» Travel Alert: Available Commercial Flights Scheduled from Guayaquil and Quito to Florida on Friday, April 17 Bus Transportation Available to Guayaquil and Quito U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador April 15, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: Commercial Flights Available Departing From Guayaquil and Quito on Friday, April 17 Bus Transportation Available from Cuenca to both …
Read More» Travel Alert: Available Commercial Flights Scheduled from Guayaquil and Quito to Miami on Friday, April 17 U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – April 14, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: Commercial Flight Departing Quito Available on Friday, April 17 Eastern Airlines scheduled a flight from Guayaquil to Miami, FL, Friday, April 17. Contact Eastern Airlines …
Read More» Travel Alert: Available Commercial Flight Scheduled from Quito to Miami on Friday, April 17 U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – April 08, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: Commercial Flight Departing Quito Available on Friday, April 17 LATAM Airlines scheduled a flight from Quito to Miami, FL, Friday, April 17. Metropolitan Touring is handling reservations …
Read More» Travel Alert: Available Commercial Flight Scheduled from Quito to Fort Lauderdale on Friday, April 10 U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – April 06, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: Commercial Flight Departing Quito Available on Friday, April 10 Tame Airlines scheduled a flight from Quito to Fort Lauderdale, FL Friday, April 10, at 2:45 a.m. …
Read More» Travel Alert: Bus transport from Cuenca and Manta to Guayaquil for Last Scheduled Commercial Flight Departing Ecuador on Friday, April 10 U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – April 05, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: Additional Commercial Flight Departing Guayaquil Available The Embassy is pleased to have facilitated the return home of over 2,700 U.S. …
Read More» Travel Alert: Bus available from Manta and Cuenca to Guayaquil for Last Scheduled Commercial Flight Departing Ecuador U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – April 03, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: Commercial Flight Departing Guayaquil Available The Embassy is pleased to have facilitated the return home of over 2,700 U.S. citizens on commercial and State …
Read More» Travel Alert: One Remaining Commercial Flight to the United States Available – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – April 01, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: Commercial Flight Departing Guayaquil Available The Embassy is pleased to have facilitated the return home of over 2,700 U.S. citizens on commercial and State Department-chartered flights since March 19. …
Read More» Health/Travel Alert: Assistance For U.S. Citizens In the Cuenca Region – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – March 31, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: Last Scheduled Flight Wednesday, April 1. The Embassy is aware of one flight from Guayaquil for U.S. citizens to return to the United States. There are no scheduled commercial flights …
Read More» Health/Travel Alert: Assistance For U.S. Citizens In the Cuenca Region – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – March 30, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: Commercial Flight Option and Transport from Cuenca Region to Guayaquil The Embassy is aware of one flight from Guayaquil for U.S. citizens to return to the United States. This flight …
Read More» Health/Travel Alert: Assistance For U.S. Citizens In the Cuenca Region – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – March 29, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Immediate Action: Commercial Flight Option and Transport from Cuenca Region to Guayaquil The Embassy is aware of one flight from Guayaquil for U.S. citizens to return to the United States. This flight …
Read More» Health/Travel Alert: For Citizens Still Needing Assistance Departing Ecuador – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – March 28, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) To date the U.S. Mission in Ecuador has helped facilitate the return of more than 2,400 U.S. citizens to the United States – fully one-quarter of those yesterday, March 27. However, we know there …
Read More» Health/Travel Alert: Repatriation Update – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – March 28, 2020 Location: Ecuador (country-wide) Event: Commercial and Planned Military Flight Options The Embassy is aware of several flights with seats available from Quito and Guayaquil for U.S. citizens to return to the United States. These flights could fill at any time and there …
Read More» Health/Travel Alert: Repatriation Update – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – March 27, 2020 LOCATION: Ecuador (country-wide) Today, four more U.S. State Department-sponsored flights departed Ecuador, two each from Guayaquil and Quito, returning 403 Americans home. To date, a total of six U.S. State Department-sponsored flights have taken 631 Americans home. Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy in …
Read More» Health/Travel Alert: Repatriation Update – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – March 27, 2020 LOCATION: Ecuador (country-wide) Today, two U.S. State Department-sponsored flights are to leave Guayaquil and another two are to depart Quito, returning another 500 Americans home. If you contacted us to request a U.S. State Department-sponsored flight, please check your email IMMEDIATELY to …
Read More» Health/Travel Alert: Repatriation Update – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador – March 26, 2020 LOCATION: Ecuador (country-wide) Today, two flights carrying more than 225 Americans departed Ecuador from Guayaquil and Quito on U.S. State Department-sponsored flights. Tomorrow, two flights will leave Guayaquil and another two are to depart Quito, returning another 500 Americans home. Please …
Read More» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador – March 26, 2020 EVENT: Travel to airport for State Department-chartered humanitarian flights A FEW SPACES REMAIN ON STATE DEPARTMENT-CHARTERED HUMANITARIAN FLIGHTS OUT OF QUITO AND GUAYAQUIL BOTH THURSDAY, MARCH 26, AND FRIDAY, MARCH 27. If you want to join one of these flights, IMMEDIATELY contact QTOUSCitizen@state.gov and …
Read More» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador – March 25, 2020 EVENT: REGISTER NOW for U.S. State Department Humanitarian Charter Flights Available on Thursday and Friday Only PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY. We urge all U.S. citizens wishing to depart Ecuador to strongly consider taking one of the U.S. State Department-chartered humanitarian …
Read More» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador – March 24, 2020 EVENT: United States Government Humanitarian Charter Flights Available NOW Please read this message in its entirety. I. STATE DEPARTMENT SPONSORED CHARTER FLIGHTS: U.S. citizens seeking to return to the United States from Ecuador may be able to access U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT-chartered humanitarian flights in …
Read More» Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson The Department of State is rising to meet the historic challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, every day, all over the world. We have no higher duty than to protect American citizens, and have launched an unprecedented global effort to bring home our citizens from every corner of the globe. As …
Read More» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador – March 24, 2020 Event: Additional Commercial Flights Available The U.S. Embassy is working actively to facilitate return travel home. We are tracking a limited number of forthcoming flights for U.S. citizens to return to the United States – and are pushing hard for more. The U.S. Embassy website includes all the …
Read More» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador – March 23, 2020 Event: Register your interest in returning to the United States. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States should work with airlines to make travel arrangements if/when flights are available. In case commercial transportation options cease to be available, we are compiling …
Read More» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador – March 20, 2020 Location: Ecuador Event: The U.S. Embassy is working to facilitate return travel home for U.S. citizens in Ecuador. We are aware of possible flights in the coming days arranged for U.S. citizens to return to the United States. The U.S. Embassy website includes all the information we …
Read More» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador – March 18, 2020 Location: Ecuador Event: The U.S. Embassy is aware of possible charter flights arranged for U.S. citizens to return to the United States from Guayaquil. Interested travelers should contact the airline directly at 855-216-7601, 877-971-0919, and 201-526-7616. We strongly urge all travelers to not …
Read More» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy, Quito, Ecuador – March 14, 2020 Location: Ecuador Event: The Government of Ecuador has confirmed there are 28 cases of COVID-19 in Ecuador to date and has implemented the following travel restrictions. These restrictions could change at any time and with little warning: Beginning Sunday, March 15 at 11:59 p.m., all …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador (March 6, 2020) Location: Ecuador Event: On March 5, the Ecuadorian Ministry of Public Health announced 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ecuador. The Government of Ecuador has implemented enhanced screening to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers whose trips originate in China, South Korea, Italy, and Iran will be subject to mandatory …
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Message for U.S. Citizens February 12, 2020 U.S. Social Security and other Federal Benefits Services in Guayaquil on March 6, 2020 The U.S. Embassy in Quito is pleased to announce that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Regional Federal Benefits Office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, will visit Quito, Cuenca, and Guayaquil to assist beneficiaries …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens February 12, 2020 U.S. Social Security and other Federal Benefits Services in Cuenca on March 4 & 5, 2020 The U.S. Embassy in Quito is pleased to announce that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Regional Federal Benefits Office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, will visit Quito, Cuenca, and Guayaquil to …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens February 12, 2020 U.S. Social Security and other Federal Benefits Services in Quito on March 2 & 3, 2020 The U.S. Embassy in Quito is pleased to announce that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Regional Federal Benefits Office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, will visit Quito, Cuenca, and Guayaquil to …
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We are pleased to present the January 2020 issue of the American Citizen Services (ACS) Newsletter. Articles in this issue include: Secretary of State’s Visit A New Year Message from Ambassador Michael J. Fitzpatrick Ecuador Destino Seguro Security Campaign Quito’s American Liaison Network 2019 Funeral Home Town Hall Ecuador Civil Unrest Galapagos Outreach Trip Hague …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil is pleased to announce that representatives from the Consulate will offer notarial services and accept passport applications in the City of Cuenca on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Where: Abraham Lincoln Center Calle Borrero 5-18 y Honorato Vásquez Cuenca When: Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, by …
Read More» On Wednesday, October 9, Embassy Quito and Consulate Guayaquil will be closed for all visa and routine U.S. citizen services. The Embassy and Consulate Consular Sections will be open for emergency U.S. citizen services only. If you had a visa appointment for October 9, please check your email for instructions on how to reschedule.
Read More» On Friday, October 4, Embassy Quito will be closed for all visa and routine U.S. citizen services. The Consular Section will be open for emergency U.S. citizen services only. If you had a visa appointment for October 4 please check your email for instructions on how to reschedule.
Read More» AMERICAN CITIZEN SERVICES IN THE CITY OF CUENCA – September 25, 2019 – September 25, 2019 The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil is pleased to announce that representatives from the Consulate will offer notarial services and accept passport applications in the City of Cuenca on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Where: …
Read More» We are pleased to present the recent issue of the American Citizen Services (ACS) Newsletter. Articles in this issue include: July 4th Celebration The Embassy and Consulate Welcome Ambassador Fitzpatrick Emergency Preparedness CLVs Needed: Please Volunteer USNS comfort visits Ecuador Meet the Guayaquil ACS Team Meet the Quito ACS Team Passport renewal by DHL American Citizen Services Consular Mission Ecuador Newsletter – Summer 2019
Read More» Social Security Individual Consultations in Cuenca and Guayaquil The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Office will visit Cuenca and Guayaquil to offer individual consultations by appointment for beneficiaries of Social Security and other federal benefit programs. CUENCA Abraham Lincoln Center, Calle Borrero …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – Social Security Individual Consultations in Quito Location: U.S. Embassy Quito – Avigirias Av E12-170 and Eloy Alfaro Av. Quito, Ecuador Event: Social Security Individual Consultations in Quito. The U.S. Embassy in Quito is pleased to announce that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Regional Federal Benefits Office in Santo …
Read More» Location: U.S. Embassy Quito Avigirias Av E12-170 and Eloy Alfaro Av Quito, Ecuador Event: Social Security Individual Consultations in Quito. The U.S. Embassy in Quito is pleased to announce that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Regional Federal Benefits Office in San Jose, Costa Rica, will visit Quito to assist beneficiaries with specific questions regarding …
Read More» We are pleased to present the recent issue of the American Citizen Services (ACS) Newsletter. Articles in this issue include: 2018: Advancing U.S. Goals for Mutual Gain USNS Comfort Visits Ecuador An Interview with Ambassador Todd Chapman Join the American Liaison Network What’s New for U.S. Citizens? Enroll in STEP 2018 By The Numbers American Citizen Services Consular Mission Ecuador Newsletter Winter 2019 (PDF – 2.044 …
Read More» Estamos gustosos de presentar la edición más reciente del Boletín de Noticias de la Sección de Servicios para Ciudadanos Estadounidenses (ACS). Esta edición contamos con los siguientes artículos (en inglés): Notes from the Consul General Lessons from the 2016 Earthquake Ecuadorian Response to Crises What to Expect From the Embassy During a Crisis Crisis Preparedness …
Read More» Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy has learned of a confirmed bomb threat at the “Unidad de Transparencia y Lucha Contra la Corrupcion” located at Patria Avenue and 9 de Octubre, two blocks west of the Hilton Colon hotel in Quito. All U.S. citizens are advised to stay away from the area for the remainder of the day. …
Read More» October 18, 2017 The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil is pleased to announce that it will take part in an informational fair designed for foreign residents in Cuenca on October 18, 2017. The External Relations Office of the Municipality of Cuenca will be hosting an information fair for the expat community. The fair’s aim …
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