Uruguayan consular representation in Queensland
Uruguayan Consulate in Brisbane
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of Uruguay in Brisbane.
Contact information
Contact the Uruguayan Consulate in Brisbane
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Uruguay serving Queensland.
Before visiting: this consulate is headed by an Honorary Consul. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm that the service you require can be handled locally and whether an appointment is necessary.
Location
Where is the Uruguayan Consulate in Brisbane?
The Consulate of Uruguay serving Queensland is located at 3 Yanina Street in The Gap, Brisbane.
Contact first: because this is an honorary consular post, confirm current visitor arrangements directly with the Consulate before travelling to the address.
About the mission
About the Uruguayan Consulate in Brisbane
The Consulate of Uruguay in Brisbane provides local honorary consular representation for Uruguay in Queensland.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as a Consulate of Uruguay and lists its jurisdiction as Queensland.
The mission is headed by Mr Andres Arroyo Gorriaran, Honorary Consul of Uruguay. DFAT records his appointment from 1 October 2011.
The Brisbane Consulate forms part of Uruguay’s wider consular network in Australia and is supervised by the professional Consulate-General of Uruguay in Sydney.
Consular assistance
Consular services
As an honorary consular post, the Brisbane Consulate provides local consular assistance and guidance within the scope of its authorised functions.
Local consular guidance
The Consulate can provide local guidance to Uruguayan nationals in Queensland and help identify the appropriate consular authority for a particular enquiry.
Assistance for nationals
Uruguayan nationals who require consular assistance can contact the Brisbane post for guidance, including referral to the professional Consulate-General when necessary.
Referral to Sydney
Procedures that require a professional consular officer or services not available locally may need to be handled by the Consulate-General of Uruguay in Sydney.
Limited honorary services: do not assume that passport, identity document, visa, civil registration or other formal procedures can be completed in Brisbane. Contact the Consulate first or consult the Consulate-General in Sydney for the appropriate procedure.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Uruguayan Consulate in Brisbane
DFAT currently publishes business hours of Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
These business hours should not be treated as confirmation that walk-in consular services are available. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether an appointment is required.
If your enquiry involves a formal consular procedure that cannot be completed by an honorary post, you may be referred to the Consulate-General of Uruguay in Sydney.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Uruguayan Consulate in Brisbane
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Brisbane Consulate’s jurisdiction as Queensland.
The Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs identifies Brisbane as one of the district consulates supervised by the Consulate-General of Uruguay in Sydney.
For consular procedures that cannot be completed through the honorary post in Brisbane, contact the professional Consulate-General in Sydney for guidance.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Uruguayan Consulate
Confirm the service you require and the current visitor arrangements before travelling to the Consulate in The Gap.
Contact the Consulate first
Call the Consulate before visiting to confirm current availability, visitor arrangements and whether an appointment is required.
Check where your service is handled
Some formal consular procedures may need to be completed through the professional Consulate-General of Uruguay in Sydney rather than the honorary post in Brisbane.
Prepare your information
Have details of your enquiry and relevant identification or documents available when contacting the Consulate so that staff can direct you appropriately.
Frequently asked questions
Uruguayan Consulate in Brisbane
Does Uruguay have a Consulate in Brisbane?
Yes. DFAT lists a Consulate of Uruguay at 3 Yanina Street in The Gap, Queensland.
Is the Uruguayan Consulate in Brisbane an honorary consulate?
The official mission designation used by DFAT is Consulate of Uruguay. The post is headed by an Honorary Consul, Mr Andres Arroyo Gorriaran.
Where is the Uruguayan Consulate in Brisbane?
The Consulate is located at 3 Yanina Street, The Gap, QLD 4061, Australia.
How can I contact the Consulate?
DFAT currently publishes the mobile number +61 401 647 126.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Uruguay in Brisbane?
Mr Andres Arroyo Gorriaran is the Honorary Consul of Uruguay. DFAT records his appointment from 1 October 2011.
Which area does the Brisbane Consulate cover?
The Consulate’s jurisdiction is Queensland.
Can I renew my Uruguayan passport in Brisbane?
Do not assume that passport procedures can be completed at the honorary post. Contact the Consulate first for guidance. Formal passport procedures may need to be handled by a professional Uruguayan consular mission.
Can the Brisbane Consulate issue visas for Uruguay?
Contact the Consulate before applying to determine where your particular visa procedure must be handled. Formal services may be referred to the Consulate-General in Sydney.
Which professional Uruguayan consulate supervises Brisbane?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay states that the Consulate-General in Sydney supervises the district consulate in Brisbane.