Diplomatic representation of Uruguay in Canada
Uruguayan Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Ottawa represents Uruguay in Canada, while its Consular Section provides passport, civil registration, document and other consular services for Ottawa and Gatineau.
Contact details
Contact the Uruguayan Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy and its Consular Section are located at 55 Metcalfe Street in downtown Ottawa.
Emergency contact: The emergency telephone is intended only for genuine consular emergencies outside normal office hours. The Embassy states that routine consular enquiries are not handled through this number.
Embassy location
Where is the Uruguayan Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy and Consular Section are located in Suite 800 at 55 Metcalfe Street.
The official address is 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 800, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5, Canada.
About the mission
About the Uruguayan Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Ottawa is Uruguay’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy has diplomatic jurisdiction throughout Canada and represents Uruguay in its official relations with the Canadian government.
A Consular Section operates within the Embassy and provides consular services within its designated district.
Uruguay also maintains Consulates General in Toronto and Montreal and honorary consular representation in Vancouver.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section in Ottawa provides a range of services for eligible Uruguayan citizens and other applicants within its jurisdiction.
Passports
Eligible Uruguayan citizens can apply for first passports and passport renewals through the Consular Section, subject to the applicable requirements and appointment procedure.
Identity cards
The Consular Section provides procedures for eligible renewal of Uruguayan identity cards.
Birth registration
Eligible births abroad can be registered with the Uruguayan civil registry through the applicable consular procedure.
Civil-status records
The Consular Section provides access to procedures involving eligible Uruguayan civil-status certificates and registrations.
Document services
Available procedures include eligible certifications, official consular translations and other document-related services.
Emergency assistance
Uruguayan citizens can contact the mission for eligible consular assistance and use the emergency number for genuine emergencies outside normal office hours.
Uruguayan travel documents
Passport Services in Ottawa
The Consular Section provides first-time passport and renewal procedures for eligible applicants within its jurisdiction.
Applicants should review the current documentary requirements and request an appointment before attending the Consular Section.
Passport procedures require the applicant to attend personally with the original documents specified for the application.
Foreign documents submitted as part of a passport procedure must be appropriately apostilled or legalized where required. Documents in English or French can also require an official Spanish translation for the Uruguayan procedure.
Uruguayan passports processed through the Consular Section are printed in Montevideo and subsequently sent to the consular office. The Embassy currently advises applicants that arrival of a completed passport takes approximately 30 working days.
Emergency return travel document
The Consular Section can issue a salvoconducto in qualifying circumstances. This emergency travel document is valid for a single return journey to Uruguay.
Passport appointments: Check the current requirements and contact the Consular Section before attending. Passport applicants must present the required original documentation in person.
Visiting the Consular Section
Appointments and Consular Hours
The Consular Section is open to the public from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Some procedures require an appointment in advance. Applicants should review the instructions for their specific service and contact the Consular Section where an appointment is required.
The current consular contact details are:
Email: cdottawa@mrree.gub.uy
Telephone: +1 613 234 2727
The emergency telephone should not be used for routine appointments or general consular enquiries.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Uruguayan Embassy and Consular Section
The Embassy and its Consular Section have different geographic responsibilities.
The Embassy of Uruguay has diplomatic jurisdiction throughout Canada.
The Consular Section in Ottawa serves the cities of Ottawa, Ontario, and Gatineau, Quebec.
Uruguay’s current consular network in Canada also includes Consulates General in Toronto and Montreal and an honorary District Consulate in Vancouver.
Check your responsible consulate: If you live outside Ottawa or Gatineau, determine which Uruguayan consular office is responsible for your place of residence before requesting a service.
Travel to Uruguay
Uruguay Visa Information for Canadian Travellers
Canadian citizens holding ordinary Canadian passports currently do not require a visa to enter Uruguay.
The Embassy of Uruguay in Canada confirms that holders of ordinary Canadian passports are visa-exempt for entry to Uruguay.
Different rules apply to other Canadian travel documents. Holders of Canadian diplomatic and service passports currently require a visa.
Holders of a Canadian Refugee Travel Document or another Canadian travel document issued to a person granted international protection must also obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay, regardless of whether the holder’s nationality would otherwise qualify for visa-free entry.
Canadian ordinary passports: No visa is currently required to enter Uruguay. Travellers using diplomatic, service, refugee or other travel documents should check the specific visa requirement before travel.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check both the responsible consular office and the requirements for your procedure before travelling to the Embassy.
Check your jurisdiction
The Ottawa Consular Section serves Ottawa and Gatineau. Other parts of Canada are covered by Uruguay’s other consular offices.
Check appointment requirements
Some passport, civil-status and document procedures require advance contact and an appointment before attending the Consular Section.
Prepare original documents
Consular procedures can require original documents, apostilles or legalization and, where applicable, official Spanish translations.
Frequently asked questions
Uruguayan Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Uruguayan Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay is located at 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 800, Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Uruguayan Embassy?
The Embassy and Consular Section can currently be reached at +1 613 234 2727.
What are the Embassy’s opening hours?
The Embassy currently publishes office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. The Consular Section’s public hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Can I apply for a Uruguayan passport in Ottawa?
Eligible applicants within the Ottawa Consular Section’s jurisdiction can complete applicable first-time passport and renewal procedures. Check the current requirements and arrange an appointment where required.
How long does a Uruguayan passport take in Ottawa?
The Embassy currently advises that applicants are normally notified after approximately 30 working days because passports are printed in Montevideo and sent to the consular office.
What area does the Consular Section in Ottawa serve?
The Consular Section’s current jurisdiction covers the cities of Ottawa, Ontario, and Gatineau, Quebec.
Are there other Uruguayan consulates in Canada?
Yes. Uruguay maintains Consulates General in Toronto and Montreal and honorary consular representation in Vancouver.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Holders of ordinary Canadian passports currently do not require a visa to enter Uruguay. Different rules apply to Canadian diplomatic and service passports and to Canadian Refugee Travel Documents.
What is the Embassy’s emergency number?
The current emergency telephone is +1 343 997 7503. It is intended only for genuine consular emergencies outside normal office hours and not for routine enquiries.
Official information
Sources
Official Uruguayan government sources used to verify the Embassy, Consular Section and current consular and travel information on this page.