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Uruguay Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
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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 1 hours 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 3 days, 15 hours |
| March Equinox | Saturday, March 21 | 4 days, 15 hours |
| Otago Anniversary Day | Monday, March 23 | 6 days, 15 hours |
| April Fools | Wednesday, April 01 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Southland Anniversary Day | Tuesday, April 07 | 3 weeks |
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:
- March Equinox (UY) Fri, Mar 20, 2026 (3 days, 9 hours)
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