Welcome to the British Consulate in Montevideo

We are responsible for providing consular services to British tourists and residents throughout Uruguay.
Our services involve providing consular support and also ensuring the welfare of our citizens detained in the country.
Some of the main services we provide are:

• Assisting British Nationals in distress,
  
• Issuing Emergency Passports,
  
• Registering births and deaths,
• Conducting citizenship ceremonies,
• Legalising signatures and
  
• Certifying copies of documents.

We also work to maintain good relationships with local Government and non-government organisations in Uruguay.  

Please read our Support for British Nationals page for a full explanation of our roles and responsibilities.

If you are thinking of moving to Uruguay, you may find the lifestyle guide helpful.  The information should be read as a guide only and the British Embassy does not accept any responsibility for the information contained in the document.