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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Landing of the 33 orientals | Sunday, April 19 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month, 2 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:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (FR) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (6 days)
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Time in France vs Uruguay
Paris, France time is 4:00 hours ahead of Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay
23:25PMSunday, March 22, 2026
Paris, France
03:25AMMonday, March 23, 2026