Uruguayan nationals replace an expired, damaged, lost or stolen identity card. First-time cards can only be issued in Uruguay.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Uruguay, Consular Section, Office 2, Level 4, 24 Brisbane Avenue, Barton (Canberra) ACT, serving Canberra and the ACT only; Consulate-General of Uruguay, Level 20, 44 Market Street, Sydney NSW (the Sydney page does not state its jurisdiction; its pages also cover New Zealand).
Canberra: request by email to uruaustralia@mrree.gub.uy, pay cash on the day, hours Mon-Fri 9:00-16:00. Sydney: request by email to cgsydney@mrree.gub.uy, pay by AUD bank deposit, hours Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Uruguay.
How to apply
Complete the form | email it with documents to request an appointment | attend in person and pay
Documents you need
- Expired or damaged card (or police report if lost)
- Application form
- Legal citizens: citizenship letter, civil-registry birth certificate, civic credential if older than 3 years, no-third-citizenship affidavit
- Minors: birth certificate issued within 30 days, responsible adult's ID, guardian attends
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 28 (Canberra and Sydney)
Good to know
Fee may change with the AUD/USD rate. The consular pages show no publication date.
Official sources
- gub.uy/ministerio-relaciones-exteriores/en/embassy-of-uruguay-in-au…
- gub.uy/ministerio-relaciones-exteriores/en/consulate-general-of-the…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Uruguay's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Uruguay in Australia
- Birth registration with the Uruguayan Civil Registry
- Certificate of Judicial Record (Uruguayan police/criminal record)
- Copies of birth, marriage or death certificates from Uruguay
- First-time passport issuance
- General or special power of attorney
- Passport renewal (including lost or stolen)
- Proof of life certificate for pensioners
- Visa to Uruguay