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.

New Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Swiss Embassy in Uruguay is monitoring the evolution of the Coronavirus pandemic closely. Borders are partially closed. It is rather difficult to book a flight to Switzerland (transiting through third countries) at this point, as most flights have been cancelled. The border to Argentina (land, sea and air) is shut, while the border to Brasil is partially shut.

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.

Useful contact information

Ministry of Public Health:

Coronavirus info 0800 1919

Questions via WhatsApp 098 99 99 99

Chatbot ¿Dudas sobre Coronavirus? (see website)

Mobile app Coronavirus UY (iOS and Android)

Facebook Messenger @MSPUruguay

Swiss Federal Office of Public Health: Infoline Coronavirus: +41 58 463 00 00.
World Health Organization (WHO)

We hope you stay healthy.

The Embassy

The Embassy remains in operation with usual opening hours (Wednesday from 2–4pm) or by e-mail at montevideo@eda.admin.ch.

Coronavirus / Covid-19

For information related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) kindly consult the information and directives of the local authorities Ministerio de Salud Públical and the recommendations of the World Health Organisation WHO

On state level, the Federal Office of Public Health of Switzerland FHPO informs in regards to the Novel Coronavirus and publishes travel advice accordingly.

The Travel Advice FDFA (in German, French and Italian) offers travelers basic information for travel preparation by informing on possible risks and certain precautions. They are to be considered as a complementary source of information.

For urgent requests, kindly contact the FDFA Helpline (Tel. +41 800 24-7-365 / +41 58 465 33 33) or contact the Embassy in Montevideo (Tel. +5598 2711 55 45, email: 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