Embassy of Uruguay in Canada

Among other functions, the Consulate may:

• Process passports.
• Issue emergency passports valid for a single trip.
• Process travel authorizations for minors with the legally required consent of the holders of parental authority.
• Authorize acts that may be performed by public notaries, in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Legalize official documents to be submitted to authorities of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, when applicable.
• Send certificates of existence to the Social Security Bank for citizens receiving pension benefits.
• Assist persons involved in accidents.
• Inform relatives or close contacts about accidents, deaths or disasters, and provide guidance.
• Take an interest in Uruguayan nationals who are detained or imprisoned and, under certain circumstances, transmit messages to relatives.
• Protect the interests of minors or legally incapacitated persons, particularly in matters related to guardianship or curatorship.
• Help ensure that Uruguayan citizens subject to legal proceedings have adequate defense and due process.
• Request local authorities to help locate persons.
• Attend to the interests of Uruguayan nationals in inheritance matters arising from death.
• Seek to communicate with relatives or close contacts to inform them of a person’s situation and needs.
• Provide guidance regarding legal, medical, notarial or other local assistance services.

The Consulate cannot:

• Act as a party in judicial proceedings or secure exemption from imprisonment.
• Provide legal advice or initiate legal proceedings on behalf of private individuals.
• Obtain treatment different from that provided to nationals of the host country in hospitals, prisons or other local institutions.
• Perform tasks corresponding to travel agencies, airlines, banks or other private entities.
• Request an extension of a person’s stay as a tourist abroad.
• Provide tickets or means to return to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay or continue travel to another destination, except in very special repatriation circumstances.
• Provide money or pay bills, including hotel, legal, medical or any other private expenses.
• Arrange accommodation, residence, employment or work permits.
• Act as guarantor or surety.
• Regularize a person’s immigration status before local authorities.