Welcome to the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit of the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil, Ecuador.  Here you will find information regarding the consular services and assistance available to American Citizens visiting and residing in the Guayaquil consular district.

Visiting the Consulate

Please be advised that you may not enter the Consulate with cellular phones, photographic or video cameras, any other electronics and radio equipment, cigarrettes, lighters, and sharp objects. We understand many travelers are passing through Guayaquil with large bags, purses, or backpacks, but unfortunately these items cannot in any circumstances be brought into the Consulate.

Visa Inquiries

Our office does not handle visas nor do we have access to visa information.  We will not respond to any inquiries relating to visas, even if they involve an American citizen petitioner. Please contact the Non-Immigrant Visa Unit for questions regarding tourist/business visas and Immigrant Visa Unit for inquiries regarding residency visas.

Contact Us

For routine questions regarding American Citizen Services, please contact:

Telephone:  042-323-570 x 227/228 (Dial 011-593-4-232-3570 from the U.S.)
In Person:  Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Contact Us by E-mail*

*Note: Please do not send secure or encrypted emails to the Consular Section, particularly from .mil or other official sources. We are unable to open these messages and will not be able to respond to your inquiry.