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Uruguay Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Uruguay Consulate General in Christchurch, New Zealand
27 Woodbury Street, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand
Phone: +64 3342 5520
Working hours: Open now (Close in 34 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Uruguay may close on the following New Zealand and Uruguayan holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Anniversary Day | Monday, January 19 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Waitangi Day | Friday, February 06 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Carnival / Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 1 month |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | Monday, March 09 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Otago Anniversary Day | Monday, March 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Uruguayan Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
Uruguay currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in New Zealand including and Christchurch.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to Uruguay for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Uruguayan visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Uruguayan embassies in New Zealand?
The Uruguayan representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and Uruguayan holidays in 2026/2024:
- Wellington Anniversary Day (NZ) Mon, Jan 19, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Uruguay vs New Zealand
Montevideo, Uruguay time is 16:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
15:26PMFriday, January 09, 2026
Montevideo, Uruguay
23:26PMThursday, January 08, 2026