Embassy of Switzerland in Uruguay

Services and visa

All consular services and visa issues are provided by the Regional Consular Centre Buenos Aires/Argentina.

Consular services
Visa & entry to Switzerland

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

Opening of borders

According to information from the Uruguayan government, the borders will open from 1^st September 2021 to all vaccinated foreigners who own property in Uruguay and can show a negative PCR test. From November 1^st, 2021 the borders will open for all vaccinated foreigners as long as they can show a negative PCR test. In case the country of origin does not vaccinate minors, a seven days quarantine will be required for the whole family upon arrival in Uruguay.

New Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Swiss Embassy in Uruguay is closely following the evolution of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). The borders are mostly closed. For more information on entry to Uruguay, please contact the Uruguayan representation in your country and consult the websites of the Uruguayan government and especially the Uruguayan National Directorate of Migration.

General information

The Embassy urges the Swiss community in Uruguay to follow recommendations and guidelines given out by local authorities for the prevention and treatment of the coronavirus. In doubt, please refer to the Ministry of Public Health’s website.

In Switzerland, the relevant authority is the Federal Office of Public Health, which provides regular updates on its website regarding the situation in our country. The Embassy also provides regular updates on the measures taken by the Swiss government on its website.

Contactos útiles

Ministerio de Salud Pública

Oficina Federal de Salud Pública de Suiza: Infoline Coronavirus: +41 58 463 00 00

Página internet de la Cancillería de Suiza relativo a consejos para turistas suizas

Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS)

Les deseamos una buena salud.

Useful contact information

Ministry of Public Health (Uruguay)

Swiss Federal Office of Public Health: Infoline Coronavirus: +41 58 463 00 00

Webpage of the FDFA “What does the FDFA advise?”

World Health Organization (WHO)

We hope you stay healthy.

The Embassy’s services

Due to the current situation regarding Covid-19, we kindly ask you to make an appointment with us in advance by phone (2711 55 45) or e-mail (montevideo@eda.admin.ch).

The embassy premises in Montevideo — © EDA

As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between the two countries. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic, financial and legal affairs, as well as science, education and culture.

The tasks of the embassy