Consulate General of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Sydney

Consular services provided by the Consulate General of Uruguay in Sydney: 

Identity and travel documentation

• Renewal of identity cards and passports
• Issuance of a passport for the first time
• Emergency passport issuance
• Safe - conduct for return to Uruguay 

Authorizations for minors

• Minor's permission to travel abroad
• Minor's permit to reside in Uruguay
• Minor's permit to issue or renew a Uruguayan passport

Powers of attorney and authorisations

• Power of Attorney – Social Security Bank (BPS)
• Power of Attorney for AFAP reimbursement
• General Power of Attorney or Special Power of Attorney
• Authorize acts that can be performed by notaries public

Registrations and certificates

• Birth registration with the Civil Registry of Uruguay
• Testimony of birth, marriage, or death certificates
• Certificate of judicial record (Police Check)
• Proof of Life Certificate

Procedures with Uruguayan organizations

• BPS Personal User Registration Request
• Return to the Republic
• Visa management for foreigners

Consular assistance and protection

• Removal of ashes or mortal remains
• Assistance to injured people
• Information and advice to family members in cases of accidents, deaths or catastrophes
• Interest in Uruguayan citizens detained or in prison and, under certain circumstances, transmission of messages to their relatives
• Protection of minors or incapacitated persons, especially in relation to guardianships or conservatorships
• Verification that citizens on trial have adequate defense and due process is respected
• Request for the whereabouts of people before local authorities
• Attention to inheritance issues of Uruguayan citizens who died abroad
• Contact with family members to report situations and needs
• Guidance on legal, medical, notarial assistance, among others

What can a Consulate NOT do for you?

Uruguayan consulates have specific consular assistance and protection functions. However, they are not authorized to carry out the following procedures:

• Carry out procedures related to visas issued by Australia or New Zealand
• Apply for the issuance, extension or modification of visas to enter or remain in Australia or New Zealand
• Request extensions or extensions of stay as a tourist
• Intervening as a party in legal proceedings or preventing a person from being sent to prison
• Provide legal advice or act on your behalf in court
• Manage preferential treatment in hospitals, prisons or other institutions in the country of residence
• Perform functions typical of travel agencies, airlines, banks or other private companies
• Provide tickets or economic resources to return to Uruguay or continue their journey, except in exceptional cases of humanitarian repatriation
• Take care of the payment of personal bills (accommodation, medical assistance, legal, etc.)
• To manage accommodation, employment, residence or work permits, or to act as a guarantor.
• Legalise your immigration status with local authorities