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France Embassy and Consulates in Uruguay
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay
853 Avenida Uruguay Cc 290 11100 Montevideo Uruguay
Phone: + 598 2 17 05 00 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 52 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Uruguayan and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival / Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Landing of the 33 orientals | Sunday, April 19 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Uruguay?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Uruguay including and Montevideo.
2 - Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for France?
Citizens of Uruguay (holders of regular passports) can travel to France for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a French visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Uruguay?
The French representative offices in Uruguay will be closed in observance of the following Uruguayan and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Carnival / Shrove Monday (UY) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (3 weeks, 5 days)
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Time in France vs Uruguay
Paris, France time is 4:00 hours ahead of Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay
02:08AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Paris, France
06:08AMTuesday, January 20, 2026