The Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Melbourne is at 243 Sunshine Avenue, Kealba, VIC 3021. It is an honorary consulate, run by a person appointed by Uruguay to help its community in Victoria.
What you can do at this office
Honorary consuls can help Uruguay's citizens in an emergency, give local advice and, in some cases, certify documents or issue certificates. They rarely issue passports or visas.
For passports, visas and civil registration, people in Victoria should contact the Embassy of Uruguay in Canberra.
Uruguay's official channels list these services for people in Australia:
- Birth registration with the Uruguayan Civil Registry
- Copies of birth, marriage or death certificates from Uruguay
- Renewal of Uruguayan identity card
- General or special power of attorney
- First-time passport issuance
- Passport renewal (including lost or stolen)
- Proof of life certificate for pensioners
- Certificate of Judicial Record (Uruguayan police/criminal record)
- Visa to Uruguay
Contact and opening hours
To reach the office, email cdmelbourne@mrree.gub.uy and visit gub.uy. The opening hours shown on this page are those published by the office.
Other offices of Uruguay in Australia
- Embassy of Uruguay in CanberraSuite 2, Level 4, 24 Brisbane Avenue, Barton, ACT 2600
- Consulate-General of Uruguay in SydneyLevel 20, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Brisbane3 Yanina Street, The Gap, QLD 4061
- Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in AdelaideLevel 3, 31 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide, SA 5000
- Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Hobart5 Sunmont Street, Derwent Park, TAS 7009
- Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in LeedervillePO Box 600, Leederville, WA 6903; level 9, 150 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Questions about this office
Where is the Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Melbourne?
It is at 243 Sunshine Avenue, Kealba, VIC 3021.
Can I get a passport or visa at this honorary consulate?
Usually not. Honorary consuls help in emergencies and with some certificates, but passports and visas are handled by the Embassy of Uruguay in Canberra. Ask the honorary consul before you travel.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular offices only receive visitors by appointment, and opening hours change on public holidays of both countries. Call or email the office, or check its website, before you go.
Before you visit
These details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular list, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Offices move and hours change, so confirm with the office before you travel.
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