The Embassy of Uruguay in Brussels is Uruguay’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Uruguayan nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 22, 1050 Ixelles (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 640 11 69 |
| urubelgica@mrree.gub.uy | |
| Website | www.mrree.gub.uy |
| Head of Mission | Pablo Emilio Sader Hernandez, Ambassador |
| National Day | 25 August |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Uruguayan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 22 (1050 Ixelles). The address is in Ixelles, a municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 to 13:00; Wednesday from 09:00 to 16:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Uruguayan Embassy in Brussels
According to the Belgian protocol list, Uruguay is represented by Ambassador Pablo Emilio Sader Hernandez (credentials presented 9 June 2022). Brussels hosts the EU institutions and NATO, so several countries keep separate missions there; this page covers the bilateral embassy to Belgium. Two honorary consulates support Uruguayan citizens in other parts of Belgium.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Uruguayan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Uruguay; a valid passport is required. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Belgian holidays such as 21 July (National Day), 15 August and 11 November; Uruguayan celebrations on 25 August (national day) usually mean a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 640 11 69. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Uruguay in Belgium
Uruguay in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Uruguay (this page)
- Bousval – Honorary Consulate
- Kapellen – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Uruguay in Brussels
Where is the Uruguayan Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 22, 1050 Ixelles.
When is the Uruguayan Embassy in Brussels open?
According to the embassy: Monday from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 to 13:00; Wednesday from 09:00 to 16:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Uruguay to Belgium?
Pablo Emilio Sader Hernandez, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Uruguayan Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Uruguay is 25 August; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
No, not for short tourist stays – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, www.mrree.gub.uy. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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