Uruguayan citizens in the Netherlands, and Dutch residents planning a trip to Uruguay, can contact the Embassy of Uruguay in The Hague.
Contact Details
| Address | Mauritskade 33, 2514 HD The Hague, Netherlands |
| Telephone | +31 70 360 98 15 |
| Fax | +31 70 356 28 26 |
| uruholanda@mrree.gub.uy | |
| Head of Mission | Álvaro Enrique González Otero, Ambassador |
| National Day | 25 August |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published by the Dutch government. Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Mauritskade 33, 2514 HD The Hague.
- Opening hours: not published by the Dutch government – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Uruguayan Embassy?
Álvaro Enrique González Otero heads the embassy as ambassador; the Dutch protocol list gives 6 July 2022 as the date of the presentation of credentials. Because The Hague hosts the Dutch government as well as the International Court of Justice and the OPCW, diplomatic work here often covers international law and organisations too.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Uruguayan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Documents checklist
What Uruguayan citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Uruguayan government information:
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 website first.
Travelling from the Netherlands to Uruguay
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Uruguay (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Dutch); check it before booking.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Dutch public holidays and on Uruguay’s national day (25 August). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Uruguayan citizens should call the embassy on +31 70 360 98 15. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the Netherlands, the emergency number is 112; for non-urgent police matters call 0900 8844.
Diplomatic missions of Uruguay in the Netherlands
Uruguay in the Netherlands
- The Hague – Embassy of Uruguay (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Uruguay in The Hague
What is the address of the Uruguayan Embassy in the Netherlands?
At Mauritskade 33, 2514 HD The Hague.
Who is the ambassador of Uruguay to the Netherlands?
Álvaro Enrique González Otero, who presented credentials on 6 July 2022, according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
When is the Uruguayan national day?
The national day of Uruguay is 25 August; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Government of the Netherlands – foreign representations in the Netherlands (government.nl, October 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – ambassadors in the Netherlands (as of 2 September 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Uruguay (Nederland Wereldwijd). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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