The Embassy of Uruguay in Hanoi is at 61 Ly Thuong Kiet (Cua Nam Ward), on the corner with Tho Nhuom street, phone +84 24 3718 8047. Google Maps lists it as open Monday to Thursday 9:30–17:00 and Friday 9:30–12:00. Opened in 2011, it is Uruguay’s only mission in Vietnam, assisting Uruguayan citizens and promoting trade between the two countries. Info Travel helps Uruguayans with visas, extensions, temporary residence cards, visa transfers to new passports, apostille and translations – WhatsApp +84327828822.
Embassy of Uruguay in Hanoi contact details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi (corner of Ly Thuong Kiet and Tho Nhuom) |
| Phone | +84 24 3718 8047 |
| Not verified – check the Uruguayan MFA embassy directory or call | |
| Website | Uruguay embassy directory (gub.uy) |
| Opening hours | Monday–Thursday 9:30–17:00; Friday 9:30–12:00 (Google Maps) |
| Jurisdiction | All of Vietnam |
Consular services for Uruguayan citizens
Uruguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes embassy details in an online directory, but we could not check the Hanoi service list. In general, Uruguayans contact the Embassy when they:
- need a travel document because a passport was lost or has expired;
- want to register a birth or marriage that took place in Vietnam;
- need a signature certified, a power of attorney or a life certificate (for pensions);
- face an emergency – an accident, detention or difficulty reaching family.
Before you go
- The main entrance is on Ly Thuong Kiet right at the corner with Tho Nhuom, near the Supreme People’s Court – look for the Uruguayan flag.
- There is no parking at the gate and the pavement in front is often fenced off; ask your taxi to stop at the end of Tho Nhuom street.
- Fridays are mornings only; call ahead, as this is a small embassy.
- Bring your passport (or police report if lost), your Vietnamese visa or residence card, and civil documents with translations if relevant.
- Closed on Vietnamese and Uruguayan public holidays.
Why foreigners usually contact the Embassy
Passport lost while travelling. Backpackers crossing Vietnam sometimes lose passports on buses or at guesthouses. Report it to the police where it happened, call the Embassy for a replacement document, then obtain a new visa or complete exit procedures, because your old visa stamp was in the lost passport.
Expired passport. Once you have a new passport, transfer your visa or temporary residence card. Travellers wanting to stay longer: the Vietnam e-visa or a visa extension.
Marriage, work and study. Uruguayans marrying Vietnamese citizens need proof of marital status; Uruguayan degrees and police certificates for use in Vietnam need an apostille and a notarised translation.
Getting a Uruguayan passport while in Vietnam
We could not verify from an official source whether the Embassy in Hanoi accepts Uruguayan passport applications. Some visitors mention receiving helpful support with a passport application – call +84 24 3718 8047 to confirm the procedure, timing and whether you must attend in person for biometrics.
Info Travel helps within what the Embassy allows: photos, translations of Vietnamese supporting documents and directions; once you have the new passport, we transfer your visa or residence card, obtain a new visa or arrange exit procedures.
Consular legalisation, MOFA/DOFA certification and notarised translation
Uruguay joined the Apostille Convention in 2012 and did not object to Vietnam’s accession, which took effect for Vietnam on 11 September 2026. Apostille is therefore the main route. See apostille vs consular legalisation.
a) Uruguayan documents for use in Vietnam: apostille from Uruguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Montevideo, then a notarised translation from Spanish into Vietnamese. If an office still insists on legalisation: certification in Uruguay and legalisation by the Vietnamese mission accredited to Uruguay (the Vietnamese Embassy in Buenos Aires) – unless an international treaty exempts the document.
b) Vietnamese documents for use in Uruguay: apostille from the Consular Department (Hanoi) or the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs, with a Spanish translation (Uruguayan offices often expect a translation by a sworn public translator – check with the receiving office).
Info Travel handles the whole chain – translation, notarisation, apostille or certification, submission and collection. See our consular legalisation service; quotes on WhatsApp +84327828822.
Vietnamese visas for Uruguayan citizens
Uruguayans usually come to Vietnam for long trips, study or work. The simplest option is the Vietnam e-visa: apply online, stay up to 90 days, single or multiple entry. The e-visa is tied to the entry point you declare, so choose your arrival airport or border gate carefully.
Those wanting to stay longer can apply for a visa extension, switch to a work visa or obtain a temporary residence card after marrying a Vietnamese citizen. Info Travel handles the paperwork and translates Spanish documents into Vietnamese.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the entrance to the Uruguayan Embassy?
On Ly Thuong Kiet street at the corner with Tho Nhuom, near the Supreme People’s Court.
Is the Embassy open on Fridays?
Yes, but only in the morning, 9:30–12:00, according to Google Maps.
Is Uruguay part of the Apostille Convention?
Yes, since 2012. From 11 September 2026, Uruguayan documents need only an apostille and a notarised translation for use in Vietnam.
When did the Embassy open?
Uruguay opened its Embassy in Hanoi in 2011; diplomatic relations date from 1993.
See the full list: foreign embassies and consulates in Vietnam.
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