Permanent Mission of Ecuador to the United Nations in New York

Ecuador issues several types of passports, including:

Ordinary Passport (Pasaporte Ordinario): This is the standard passport issued to Ecuadorian citizens for general travel purposes.

Diplomatic Passport (Pasaporte Diplomático): Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats, high-ranking government officials, and individuals representing the Ecuadorian government on diplomatic missions.

Official Passport (Pasaporte Oficial): Official passports are issued to government officials and individuals representing the Ecuadorian government.

An emergency passport (Pasaporte de Emergencia) is issued in cases of urgent travel where a regular passport cannot be obtained in time. It is a temporary travel document with limited validity.

Ecuador's diplomatic missions, such as embassies and consulates, provide a range of consular services, such as passport issuance, renewal, and replacement, services related to birth registration, and notarial services including, authentication, legalization, and certification. Ecuador's diplomatic missions also provide consular assistance, and consular protection to Ecuadorian citizens traveling or living abroad, including assistance during emergencies.