U.S. Consulate General offers citizen services in Vilcabamba on December 16

U.S. Consulate General offers citizen services in Vilcabamba on December 16
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Lawrence Petroni, Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. | U.S. Embassy in Ecuador

Representatives from the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil will visit Vilcabamba on December 16, 2025, to provide services for American citizens. The consular team will be available at Charlitos, located at Diego Vaca de la Vega and Jose Toledo.

The services offered include notarial acts, passport processing, and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) assistance. U.S. citizens seeking these services are required to bring completed applications along with original and photocopied citizenship documents such as passports, birth certificates, age progression photos for children under 16, and identification for parents. Only one copy per document is necessary.

For detailed forms and instructions on how to prepare for these services, individuals can refer to the official website: https://ec.usembassy.gov/passports/.

Citizens are encouraged to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) in order to receive important messages from the Department of State or the U.S. Mission in their country of residence. Registration for STEP is free and allows users to control what information they receive and when.

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