Embassy of Ecuador in Paris

French citizens can enter Ecuador visa-free for tourist and business stays up to 90 days within a 12-month period as part of Ecuador's visa exemption policy for European Union nationals. No visa is required for short-term tourism or business visits. For longer stays, work, study, research, volunteer programs, or other purposes in Ecuador, visa requirements and application procedures can be obtained from the consular section. The embassy processes visa applications for French residents and provides current information on Ecuador's entry requirements and travel documentation. Long-stay visas for employment, study, research, family reunification, volunteer work, or residency require appointments and submission of specific documentation including background checks, health certificates, and purpose-specific documents. Processing times vary by visa category. The consular section (phone: +33 1 45 61 10 04, email: cecuparis@cancilleria.gob.ec) handles visa applications by appointment. Travelers should verify Ecuador's current entry requirements well in advance of planned travel.

Ecuador and France maintain trade relations with France serving as an important market for Ecuadorian products within the European Union. French exports to Ecuador include machinery, industrial equipment, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, luxury goods, wines and spirits, dairy products, and technology, while Ecuador exports to France include bananas, cocoa (Ecuador produces premium fine aroma cocoa highly valued by French chocolate manufacturers), coffee, shrimp, tuna, flowers, tropical fruits, and specialty agricultural products. France is a significant market for Ecuadorian fine cocoa and specialty coffee, with French gourmet food industry seeking high-quality Ecuadorian ingredients. The trade relationship operates within the framework of the Ecuador-European Union trade agreement, providing preferential access for Ecuadorian products to the French market. The embassy's commercial section supports Ecuadorian exporters seeking to access France's sophisticated consumer market and provides information on French import requirements, quality standards, organic certification, and market opportunities.

The embassy actively facilitates business relations between Ecuador and France. French companies exploring Ecuadorian markets can contact the embassy for market intelligence, business contacts, regulatory guidance, and sector-specific information. The embassy coordinates with French chambers of commerce, business associations (including MEDEF), Business France, and French development agencies to support bilateral commercial opportunities. Services include business matchmaking, information on investment procedures, facilitation of trade delegations, support for companies attending trade fairs, and commercial connections. The embassy also supports Ecuadorian businesses seeking French partnerships, technology, or market access. Key sectors of mutual interest include renewable energy (particularly hydroelectric and geothermal), environmental technology, sustainable agriculture and organic products, premium cocoa and chocolate, specialty coffee, ecotourism, sustainable fisheries, and research cooperation.

The Embassy of Ecuador in Paris has jurisdiction over all of France and Monaco. Ecuadorian nationals and French residents requiring consular services should contact the embassy in Paris. For visa applications, passport services, document authentication, and consular assistance, contact the consular section via telephone (+33 1 45 61 10 04) or email (cecuparis@cancilleria.gob.ec). Appointments must be scheduled in advance for all consular services. The embassy serves as the sole diplomatic and consular representation of Ecuador in France.

The embassy is located in Paris's 16th arrondissement at 50 rue Copernic, 75116 Paris, one of the city's most prestigious residential areas near the Arc de Triomphe, Trocadéro, and Eiffel Tower. The location is accessible via Paris Metro: Victor Hugo station (Line 2) is nearest to the embassy. The area is well-served by public transportation including metro, bus, and RER. Street parking in the 16th arrondissement is regulated and limited; public transportation is strongly recommended. Visitors must present valid government-issued photo identification to enter the embassy. The embassy observes both Ecuadorian and French public holidays. Ecuador's national holiday is August 10 (Independence Day). For current travel advisories, health recommendations, and entry requirements for Ecuador, contact the embassy or consult Ecuador's foreign ministry website and France's diplomatie.gouv.fr travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs). The embassy can provide information about visiting Ecuador, including the Galápagos Islands, Amazon rainforest, Andean highlands (Quito, Cuenca, Otavalo), and Pacific coast destinations. Ecuador's exceptional biodiversity and unique ecosystems appeal to French travelers interested in natural history, ecology, wildlife observation, and environmental conservation. The Galápagos Islands hold particular significance for French scientific and educational institutions due to Darwin's historic research and ongoing evolutionary biology studies.