Uruguayan nationals in and around Venice can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Uruguay in Venice for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Palazzo Fontana - Cannaregio, 3829, 30121 Venezia, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 335 604 8342 +39 327 071 9706 |
| cdvenecia@mrree.gub.uy | |
| Head of Mission | Claudio Scarpa, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Veneto |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Palazzo Fontana - Cannaregio, 3829, 30121 Venezia.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Venice do?
Uruguay is represented in Venice by an honorary consul. Claudio Scarpa holds the post – authorised by Italy since October 2022. Meetings take place by appointment. For an appointment, call +39 335 604 8342 and e-mail cdvenecia@mrree.gub.uy.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Veneto. Venice lies in the region of Veneto. The street address is in Venezia. For services the honorary consul cannot provide, the closest Uruguayan career post is in Milan (around 245 km). Distance to the Uruguayan Embassy in Rome: about 395 km.
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Uruguay (up to 90 days). Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Which Uruguayan office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Uruguayan passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Uruguayan consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is closed on Italian public holidays as well as on the Uruguayan national day, 25 August. Local holiday: 25 April, the feast of Saint Mark, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Uruguay in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Uruguay
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Cosenza – Honorary Consulate
- Livorno – Honorary Consulate
- Messina – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Venice office
Where do I renew my Uruguayan passport if I live near Venice?
For a new Uruguayan passport, contact the Uruguayan consulate general in Milan or the embassy in Rome.
What are the contact details of the Uruguayan honorary consul in Venice?
By phone on +39 335 604 8342 or by e-mail to cdvenecia@mrree.gub.uy.
Who is the Uruguayan honorary consul in Venice?
Claudio Scarpa, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur October 2022).
Which area does the Uruguayan honorary consul in Venice cover?
Its consular district is Veneto.
Can Italians visit Uruguay without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Uruguay. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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