Spanish Embassy in Montevideo
Embassy 
Spain Montevideo, Uruguay
- Address
- Libertad 2738, 11300 Montevideo
- Phone
- +598 2708 6010
- Website
- exteriores.gob.es
- Fax
- +598 27079551
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Spain: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 19 July 2026
At Libertad 2738, 11300 Montevideo, the Spanish embassy in Montevideo represents Spain towards Uruguay. Spain admits Uruguayan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00.
Opening hours of the Spanish embassy in Montevideo
| Monday | 09:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Uruguay
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
The Spanish embassy in Montevideo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00.
Spain visa for Uruguayan citizens
UruguaySpain Visa-free, 90 days Spain visa for citizens of Uruguay
SpainUruguay Visa-free, 90 days Uruguay visa for citizens of Spain
Spain admits Uruguayan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 130 | 107 | 23 | 17.0% | 2.8% |
| 2024 | 170 | 187 | 3 | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| 2025 | 181 | 174 | 15 | 7.9% | 1.7% |
2025 figures: 181 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Spain’s embassy in Montevideo, and 174 visas were issued. 15 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 7.9%. The refusal rate rose by 6.4 points from 1.6% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 6% compared with 2024 (170).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 1.6% (2024) to 17.0% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Uruguay, 7.8% of applications were refused in 2025; Spain’s rate worldwide was 14.6%. Spain received the largest number of applications of the 6 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Uruguay.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Portugal in MontevideoAvenida Doctor Francisco Soca 1128, 11300 Montevideo
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Embassy of Egypt in MontevideoAvenida Brasil 2663, Montevideo
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Embassy of Italy in MontevideoJosé Benito Lamas 2857, 11300 Montevideo
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Embassy of Russia in MontevideoBulevar España 2741, Montevideo
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Embassy of Colombia in MontevideoJuan María Pérez 2706/1, Montevideo
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Embassy of Japan in MontevideoBulevar General Artigas 953, Montevideo
Spain’s other missions in Uruguay
The Spanish embassy in Montevideo is one of 2 missions of Spain in Uruguay. Consulates: Montevideo. Uruguay in turn has 7 missions in Spain, its embassy being in Madrid.
Good to know
About the Spanish embassy in Montevideo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Spain in Montevideo.
Address and contact
Address: Libertad 2738, 11300 Montevideo. The record for the Spanish embassy in Montevideo includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Spanish citizens travelling to Uruguay
Uruguay admits Spanish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Spanish embassy in Montevideo is closed
The next closures of the Spanish embassy in Montevideo for public holidays in Uruguay are Christmas Day (Día de la Familia) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Before visiting the Spanish embassy in Montevideo
Current procedures for the Spanish embassy in Montevideo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Spanish embassy in Montevideo
The Spanish embassy in Montevideo has 10 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Spanish Embassy in Montevideo?
The Spanish embassy in Montevideo is at Libertad 2738, 11300 Montevideo.
What are the opening hours of the Spanish Embassy in Montevideo?
The Spanish embassy in Montevideo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00.
Is the Spanish Embassy in Montevideo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Spanish embassy in Montevideo do not include Saturday.
When is the Spanish Embassy in Montevideo closed?
The Spanish embassy in Montevideo closes on Uruguay’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Día de la Familia) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Spain.
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Spain?
Spain admits Uruguayan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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