Consulate General of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Hong Kong

What is it?

The Note Verbale is an official document issued by this Consulate-General addressed to the Hong Kong Police Force, certifying that the applicant requires the Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) to submit their residency application in Uruguay.

Who may request it?

Foreign citizens residing in Hong Kong who require the CNCC as part of their application for permanent or temporary residency in Uruguay.

How to request it?

• Send an email to cghongkong@mrree.gub.uy stating that you need the consular note for the CNCC.
• Attach to said email a scanned copy of your Hong Kong Identity Card (HKID) or passport.
• The Consulate will issue the Note Verbale and send it to you by email.

What to do with the Note Verbale

Present the Note Verbale to the Hong Kong Police Force when applying for the CNCC, following the procedure outlined on their official website: https://www.police.gov.hk/ppp_en/11_useful_info/cert_no_crime.html

Once the CNCC is received

The Hong Kong Police Force will send the CNCC directly to this Consulate. The estimated processing time is approximately 15 days since the CNCC application until its receipt at the Consulate. Once received, the applicant will be notified to collect it.
If you are unable to collect it in person, you must send a signed authorisation letter stating the full name and identification document number of the authorised person.

Further information

For enquiries, please write to cghongkong@mrree.gub.uy.