Uruguay is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, a consulate-general in Sydney and 5 honorary consuls.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of Uruguay covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney |
| Victoria | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
| Queensland | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
| Western Australia | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
| South Australia | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
| Tasmania | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
| Northern Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
| Australian Capital Territory | Embassy in Canberra (Barton) |
Offices of Uruguay in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- Embassy in Canberra (Barton)Embassy of Uruguay in CanberraSuite 2, Level 4, 24 Brisbane Avenue, Barton, ACT 2600+61 2 6273 9100Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in SydneyConsulate-General of Uruguay in SydneyLevel 20, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000+61 2 9290 2896Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of Uruguay
Honorary consuls are appointed by Uruguay to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
- Honorary Consulate in Brisbane (The Gap)Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Brisbane3 Yanina Street, The Gap, QLD 4061Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in AdelaideHonorary Consulate of Uruguay in AdelaideLevel 3, 31 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide, SA 5000+61 8 8212 4766Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Hobart (Derwent Park)Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Hobart5 Sunmont Street, Derwent Park, TAS 7009+61 3 6273 9277Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Melbourne (Kealba)Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Melbourne243 Sunshine Avenue, Kealba, VIC 3021Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in LeedervilleHonorary Consulate of Uruguay in LeedervillePO Box 600, Leederville, WA 6903; level 9, 150 St Georges Terrace, Perth+61 8 9242 1622Address, hours and services
Consular services of Uruguay for people in Australia
Uruguay's official channels list 10 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Birth registration with the Uruguayan Civil RegistryChildren and grandchildren of Uruguayans born in Australia or New Zealand are registered with Uruguay's Civil Registry through the Sydney consulate.
- Copies of birth, marriage or death certificates from UruguayThe post requests certified copies of Uruguayan civil-registry records for the holder or close relatives and sends them by email.
- Renewal of Uruguayan identity cardUruguayan nationals replace an expired, damaged, lost or stolen identity card.
- General or special power of attorneyA consular officer executes a power of attorney for an adult in Australia to authorise someone in Uruguay to act for them.
- First-time passport issuanceFirst Uruguayan passport for people born in Uruguay or entitled through a Uruguayan parent or grandparent (Laws 16.021 and 19.362), including children born in Australia.
- Passport renewal (including lost or stolen)Uruguayan citizens (by birth, by descent from a parent or grandparent, or legal citizens) living in Australia renew an expired, expiring, damaged, full, lost or stolen passport at the consular section.
- Proof of life certificate for pensionersPeople in Canberra receiving a Uruguayan pension (BPS and other funds) obtain a free proof-of-life certificate in person or by email.
- Certificate of Judicial Record (Uruguayan police/criminal record)Uruguayan nationals obtain a certificate of judicial record through the post, sent by email.
- Visa to UruguayForeign nationals who need a visa for tourism, work, business, study or conferences apply through the Sydney consulate.
Other services listed by Uruguay
- Single Registry of Uruguayans Abroad (RUUE)Optional online registration for Uruguayans living outside Uruguay so the state can reach and assist them. Official page
Before you contact Uruguay's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.