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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: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day of cultural diversity | Monday, October 12 | 2 days, 6 hours |
| Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | Friday, October 23 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Labour Day | Monday, October 26 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 3 weeks |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Guy Fawkes Night | Thursday, November 05 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Canterbury Anniversary Day | Friday, November 13 | 1 month |
| Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | Monday, November 30 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 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:
- Day of cultural diversity (UY) Mon, Oct 12, 2026 (2 days)
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