Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
People in Canberra receiving a Uruguayan pension (BPS and other funds) obtain a free proof-of-life certificate in person or by email.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Uruguay, Consular Section, Barton (Canberra) ACT.
Page published by the Canberra section and refers to residents of Canberra; Military Pension Fund certificates processed only in January and July.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Uruguay.
How to apply
In person: email for an appointment and bring ID | or email the application with ID scans and a medical certificate dated within 7 days
Documents you need
- Identity card or passport
- Alternatively medical certificate confirming you are alive (signed, stamped, no more than 7 days old) or proof of life from another authority
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: free
Good to know
BPS certificate validity: 90 days in person, 60 days via medical certificate. The consular pages show no publication date.
Official sources
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)
- Renewal of Uruguayan identity card
- Visa to Uruguay