Foreign nationals who need a visa for tourism, work, business, study or conferences apply through the Sydney consulate. Whether a nationality needs one is checked with Uruguay's Ministry of the Interior.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General of Uruguay, Level 20, 44 Market Street, Sydney NSW.
Sydney only (cgsydney@mrree.gub.uy).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Uruguay.
How to apply
Email the Sydney consulate with documents to request an appointment | attend the interview after verification | apply at least 40 days before travel
Documents you need
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Visa form
- Digital photo 1200x1200 px white background
- Tourist: itinerary, hotel, proof of income, letter
- Work: job offer or contract
- Business: invitation and employer letter
- Student: enrolment certificate and proof of means
- Conference: invitation letter
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 84 per visa type
Good to know
Fee may change with AUD/USD rate. The consular pages show no publication date.
Official sources
- gub.uy/ministerio-relaciones-exteriores/en/consulate-general-of-the…
- 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.
Spotted a change? Let us know.
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
- Renewal of Uruguayan identity card