Uruguayan consular representation in Western Australia
Uruguayan Consulate in Perth
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of Uruguay in Perth.
Contact information
Contact the Uruguayan Consulate in Perth
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Uruguay serving Western Australia.
Before visiting: this consulate is headed by an Honorary Consul. Contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements, whether an appointment is required and whether your particular procedure can be handled locally.
Location
Where is the Uruguayan Consulate in Perth?
The Consulate of Uruguay serving Western Australia is located on Level 9 at 150 St Georges Terrace in central Perth.
Contact first: published business hours do not necessarily mean that every consular service is available without prior arrangements. Confirm your visit directly with the Consulate.
About the mission
About the Uruguayan Consulate in Perth
The Consulate of Uruguay in Perth provides local honorary consular representation for Uruguay in Western Australia.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as a Consulate of Uruguay and lists its jurisdiction as Western Australia.
The mission is headed by Mr John Palermo, Honorary Consul of Uruguay. DFAT records his appointment from 15 February 2016.
The Perth 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 Perth 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 Western Australia and help identify the appropriate consular authority for a particular enquiry.
Assistance for nationals
Uruguayan nationals who require consular assistance can contact the Perth post for guidance and referral where a matter requires a professional consular mission.
Referral to Sydney
Formal procedures requiring a professional consular officer or services outside the honorary post’s authorised functions may need to be handled through the Consulate-General of Uruguay in Sydney.
Check the service first: do not assume that passports, identity documents, visas, civil registration or other formal procedures can be completed at the honorary post in Perth. Contact the Consulate first for guidance on where your procedure should be handled.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Uruguayan Consulate in Perth
DFAT currently publishes business hours of Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
These 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 through an honorary post, you may be directed to the professional Consulate-General of Uruguay in Sydney.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Uruguayan Consulate in Perth
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Perth Consulate’s jurisdiction as Western Australia.
The Uruguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs identifies Perth as one of the honorary consulates supervised by the Consulate-General of Uruguay in Sydney.
Residents of Western Australia can contact the Perth post for local consular guidance. Matters requiring professional consular processing may need to be referred to Sydney.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Uruguayan Consulate
Confirm the service you require and current visitor arrangements before travelling to the Perth office.
Contact the Consulate first
Call the Consulate before visiting to confirm current availability, opening 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 Perth.
Prepare your information
Have details of your enquiry and any relevant identification or supporting documents available so the Consulate can advise you on the appropriate next step.
Frequently asked questions
Uruguayan Consulate in Perth
Does Uruguay have a Consulate in Perth?
Yes. DFAT lists a Consulate of Uruguay at Level 9, 150 St Georges Terrace in Perth.
Is the Uruguayan Consulate in Perth an honorary consulate?
DFAT officially designates the mission as the Consulate of Uruguay. The post is headed by an Honorary Consul, Mr John Palermo.
Where is the Uruguayan Consulate in Perth?
The visitor address published by DFAT is Level 9, 150 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia.
What is the postal address?
DFAT lists PO Box 600, Leederville, WA 6903, Australia as the postal address.
How can I contact the Consulate?
The current telephone number is +61 8 9242 1622. DFAT also publishes +61 417 918 281 as the duty mobile.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm current arrangements.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Uruguay in Perth?
Mr John Palermo is the Honorary Consul of Uruguay. DFAT records his appointment from 15 February 2016.
Which area does the Perth Consulate cover?
The Consulate’s jurisdiction is Western Australia.
Can I renew a Uruguayan passport in Perth?
Do not assume that passport procedures can be completed through the honorary post. Contact the Perth Consulate for guidance. Professional passport services may need to be handled through the Consulate-General in Sydney.
Which professional Uruguayan consulate supervises Perth?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay states that the Consulate-General in Sydney supervises the honorary consulate in Perth.