Consulates in Paysandú

  • 2 missions
  • 2 countries
  • most embassies are in Montevideo

Missions of 2 countries are based in Paysandú, 2 in all (1 consulate and 1 honorary consulate). The embassies to Uruguay are in Montevideo, about 337 km away.

Public holidays in Paysandú

Public holidays in Uruguay

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Children's Day

    Wednesday

The missions in Paysandú close on Uruguay’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Día de la Familia) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Children's Day (Día de los Niños) on Wednesday 6 January 2027.

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Foreign missions in Paysandú

Among the countries with a mission in Paysandú are Argentina and Italy. Of Uruguay’s neighbours, Argentina is represented in Paysandú.

Types of mission in Paysandú

By type, Paysandú has 1 consulate and 1 honorary consulate. Of these, the honorary consulate in Paysandú offers limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

Other cities in Uruguay

Besides Paysandú, towns in Uruguay with foreign missions are Montevideo (50), Maldonado (3), Salto (2), Colonia del Sacramento (2), Rivera (1) and Tacuarembó (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Paysandú?

There are 2 foreign missions on record in Paysandú: 1 consulate and 1 honorary consulate.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Paysandú?

Missions from 2 countries are based in Paysandú, among them Argentina and Italy.

Is there an embassy in Paysandú?

No. The embassies to Uruguay are in Montevideo, about 337 km away; Paysandú has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Paysandú closed?

The missions in Paysandú close on Uruguay’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Día de la Familia) on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.