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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: Open now (Close in 3 hours 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 1 day |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 1 week, 1 day |
| José Artigas' Birthday Memorial | Friday, June 19 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Constitution Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, August 25 | 3 months |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 3 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:
- Whit Sunday (FR) Sun, May 24, 2026 (1 day, 10 hours)
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Time in France vs Uruguay
Paris, France time is 5:00 hours ahead of Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay
13:33PMFriday, May 22, 2026
Paris, France
18:33PMFriday, May 22, 2026