The Embassy of Uruguay in Paris is Uruguay’s diplomatic mission to France. Uruguayan nationals in France turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 33, rue Jean Giraudoux, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 45 00 81 37 |
| cdparis@mrree.gub.uy | |
| Social Media | Facebook · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Guillermo Dighiero, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Uruguayan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to 33, rue Jean Giraudoux, 75116 Paris.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Uruguayan Embassy?
According to the embassy, it is headed by Guillermo Dighiero, Ambassador. In the other direction, about 2,209 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Uruguay. Two honorary consulates support Uruguayan citizens in other parts of France.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Uruguayan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Uruguay
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Uruguayan sources:
Renewing a Uruguayan passport abroad
- Request an appointment with the consulate in the way it indicates (e-mail or form)
- Your expired, soon-to-expire or damaged passport and your identity documents
- Some consulates also ask for a recent criminal record certificate from your country of residence, apostilled
- If lost or stolen: a police report from the country where you are
- Passports are printed in Montevideo and sent to the consulate – allow about 20–30 working days
- Emergency passport only exceptionally, if your Uruguayan passport was still valid, and after approval from Uruguay
Sources: Government of Uruguay (gub.uy) – passport renewal for Uruguayan nationals, Uruguayan Consulate General in Madrid – passport renewal (gub.uy) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Travelling from France to Uruguay
French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Uruguay (up to 90 days). A valid passport is required. Increased vigilance is recommended for Uruguay, according to the French Foreign Ministry. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on French public holidays and on the Uruguayan national holiday (25 August). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone.
Emergency assistance
Uruguayan nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +33 1 45 00 81 37. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. Local emergency numbers in Uruguay: ambulance 105, general emergency 911.
Diplomatic missions of Uruguay in France
Uruguay in France
- Paris – Embassy of Uruguay (this page)
- Bordeaux – Honorary Consulate
- Lyon – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Uruguay in Paris
Where is the Uruguayan Embassy in Paris?
At 33, rue Jean Giraudoux, 75116 Paris.
What are the opening hours of the Uruguayan Embassy in Paris?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Can French nationals travel to Uruguay without a visa?
No, for stays of up to 90 days.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Uruguay. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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