Uruguayan citizens in Spain, and Spanish residents planning a trip to Uruguay, can contact the Embassy of Uruguay in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Pº. Pintor Rosales 28, 1º Izda, 28008 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 758 04 75 |
| Fax | +34 91 547 83 62 |
| uruespana@mrree.gub.uy | |
| Website | www.gub.uy/ministerio-relaciones-exteriores/embajada-republica-oriental-del-uruguay- |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Abram Bernardo Greiver del Hoyo, Ambassador |
| National Day | 25 August |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published. Contact the embassy before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Pº. Pintor Rosales 28, 1º Izda, 28008 Madrid.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
About the Uruguayan Embassy in Madrid
According to the Spanish diplomatic list, Uruguay is represented by Ambassador Abram Bernardo Greiver del Hoyo (since 18 February 2026). The Spanish diplomatic list names 5 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. Besides the chancery, the list shows separate offices of the embassy: defence attaché office. Uruguay also has career consular offices in Barcelona, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Madrid, Santiago de Compostela and Valencia. Six honorary consulates support Uruguayan citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- 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
The most frequent applications and the documents the Uruguayan authorities ask for:
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.
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). The Spanish Foreign Ministry advises travelling to Uruguay with caution. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Like most offices in Spain, the embassy closes on public holidays as well as on the Uruguayan national day, 25 August. Regional holiday in the Community of Madrid: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). Around Holy Week and Christmas, call ahead.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +34 91 758 04 75. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Uruguay in Spain
Uruguay in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Uruguay (this page)
- 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
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Vigo – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Uruguay in Madrid
What is the address of the Uruguayan Embassy in Spain?
At Pº. Pintor Rosales 28, 1º Izda, 28008 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Uruguay to Spain?
Abram Bernardo Greiver del Hoyo, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
When is the Uruguayan national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 25 August as the national day of Uruguay; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
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.
Is there a Uruguayan consulate outside Madrid?
Yes: Barcelona, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Madrid, Santiago de Compostela and Valencia.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Uruguay, www.gub.uy/ministerio-relaciones-exteriores/embajada-republica-oriental-del-uruguay-. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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