The Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Santa Cruz de Tenerife represents Uruguayan interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Uruguayan consulate general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or the embassy in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | C/ Suárez Guerra, nº 44, 2º piso, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 956 551 692 |
| Fax | +34 922 152 914 |
| consuladodeluruguaytenerife@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Celia Ondoño Sánchez, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: C/ Suárez Guerra, nº 44, 2º piso, 38002 Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Santa Cruz de Tenerife do?
The honorary consulate represents Uruguay in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the surrounding area. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Celia Ondoño Sánchez (in office since October 2011). There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +34 956 551 692 and e-mail consuladodeluruguaytenerife@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
The office is located in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in the Canary Islands. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – about 90 km away – has the nearest Uruguayan consulate general (a flight or ferry away). The embassy in Madrid is roughly 1,755 km away.
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).
Which Uruguayan office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Uruguayan consulate general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or the embassy in Madrid.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Spanish public holidays; Uruguayan celebrations on 25 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. In the Canary Islands, Canary Islands Day on 30 May is a regional holiday. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Uruguay represented in Spain?
- Madrid – Embassy of Uruguay
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Santiago de Compostela – Consulate General
- Valencia – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Cádiz – Honorary Consulate
- Málaga – Honorary Consulate
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Where do I renew my Uruguayan passport if I live near Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Uruguayan consulate general in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or the embassy in Madrid.
How do I contact the Uruguayan honorary consul in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
By phone on +34 956 551 692 or by e-mail to consuladodeluruguaytenerife@gmail.com.
Who is the Uruguayan honorary consul in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Celia Ondoño Sánchez, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since October 2011).
Can Spanish nationals visit Uruguay without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: 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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