Birth Registration with the Civil Registry of Uruguay
Sons and daughters of Uruguayan nationals (Law 16.021) and grandchildren of Uruguayan nationals (Law 19.362) who are interested in acquiring Uruguayan nationality and were born in Hong Kong or Macao SAR under the jurisdiction of this Consulate General.
Once you have carefully reviewed all the above requirements, please request an appointment by sending an email to cghongkong@mrree.gub.uy, attaching all the required documents.
After verifying the information, you will receive a reply with the details of your appointment. You must attend in person at the Consulate on the indicated date and time, bringing the original versions of the required documents.
Cost: HKD 141 (this amount may vary depending on the current exchange rate between the HKD and US dollar). Payment is to be made on the day of your appointment via bank deposit in HKD.
Requirements
- Apostilled birth certificate, issued within the last 90 days.
- Copy of the Uruguayan birth certificate of the parent through whom nationality is acquired. In the case of registration through a Uruguayan grandparent, a copy of their Uruguayan birth certificate must also be provided.
- Valid identification documents of both parents.
- Two witnesses over 18 years of age, presenting valid identification (ID card and/or passport, driver’s licence or another photo ID). Witnesses may be direct relatives such as grandparents, uncles or aunts, etc.
Where is the service provided?
Address listOficina 504, Piso 5, Torre ICBC, 3 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
- Telephones: +852 3156 1912
- Service hours: De lunes a viernes de 09:30 a 17:30 hs (con cita previa)
- Email: cghongkong@mrree.gub.uy