The Consulate General of Uruguay in Santiago de Compostela is an official consular post of Uruguay in Spain, serving Uruguayan citizens in its consular district.
Contact Details
| Address | Rúa República de El Salvador, 12, 3º A y B, 15701 Santiago de Compostela, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 981 937 401 |
| cgsantiagodecompostela@mrree.gub.uy | |
| Website | www.gub.uy/ministerio-relaciones-exteriores/embajada-republica-oriental-del-uruguay-espana/contacto/informacion-contacto-consulados |
| Head of Mission | Pedro Eduardo Keuroglian Gomez, Consul General |
| Consular district | Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country |
Opening Hours
The consulate’s official website gives no fixed public hours (checked October 2026).
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
Address for visitors: Rúa República de El Salvador, 12, 3º A y B, 15701 Santiago de Compostela.
- Opening hours: the consulate’s official website gives no fixed public hours.
- Good to know: Emergency mobile: +34 673 943 278.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who does the Uruguayan consulate general in Santiago de Compostela serve?
Together with the embassy in Madrid, the consulate general in Santiago de Compostela is part of Uruguay’s consular network in Spain. According to the Spanish consular list, Pedro Eduardo Keuroglian Gomez heads the office as consul general since July 2026. With this office, Uruguay has 5 career consular posts across Spain. Santiago de Compostela belongs to the province of A Coruña in Galicia. Distance to the Uruguayan Embassy in Madrid: about 485 km. Uruguayan citizens living in Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country belong to this consulate general.
Consular services
The office deals with matters such as:
- Uruguayan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty
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 consulate before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Some services may be available without an appointment; check the consulate’s website for your specific matter.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Uruguay (up to 90 days). Spanish travel advice: travel to Uruguay with caution. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on Spanish national holidays; Uruguayan celebrations on 25 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. Regional holiday in Galicia: Galicia Day (Saint James’ Day) (25 July). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Uruguayan citizens should contact the consulate general on +34 981 937 401. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform relatives; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Spain, the general emergency number is 112.
Embassy and consulates of Uruguay in Spain
Uruguay in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Uruguay
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Santiago de Compostela – Consulate General (this page)
- Valencia – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Cádiz – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Uruguay in Santiago de Compostela
Where is the Uruguayan consulate general in Santiago de Compostela?
At Rúa República de El Salvador, 12, 3º A y B, 15701 Santiago de Compostela.
What is the phone number of the Uruguayan consulate general in Santiago de Compostela?
+34 981 937 401.
Who heads the Uruguayan consulate general in Santiago de Compostela?
Pedro Eduardo Keuroglian Gomez, Consul General, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list.
Which areas does the Uruguayan consulate general in Santiago de Compostela cover?
It serves Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: official website of the consulate general (checked October 2026), Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Uruguay. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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