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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Uruguay
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Switzerland Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay
Swiss Embassy Calle Ing. Federico Abadie 2936/40 - 11Th Floor 11300 Montevideo Uruguay
Phone: +598 2 711 55 45
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 20 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Uruguayan and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Battle of Las Piedras | Monday, May 18 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Pentecost Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| José Artigas' Birthday Memorial | Friday, June 19 | 1 month, 1 week |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Jura Independence Day | Tuesday, June 23 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| St. Peter and St. Paul | Monday, June 29 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Constitution Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Swiss National Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Uruguay?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Uruguay including and Montevideo.
2 - Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of Uruguay (holders of regular passports) can travel to Switzerland for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Swiss visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Uruguay?
The Swiss representative offices in Uruguay will be closed in observance of the following Uruguayan and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (CH) Thu, May 14, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in Switzerland vs Uruguay
Bern, Switzerland time is 5:00 hours ahead of Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo, Uruguay
03:40AMTuesday, May 05, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
08:40AMTuesday, May 05, 2026