Uruguay - Consulate of France in Melo

You are a Uruguayan citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Melo situated in Uruguay. A consulate in Melo could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Melo and Uruguay in the relationships with the government of France.


Sorry there is no consulate of France in Melo !

However, France could have more than one consulate in Uruguay besides Melo.

When France has more consulates located in Uruguay ouside of Melo you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of France in Uruguay of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Melo are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of France in Uruguay besides Melo

French Honorary Consulate in Maldonado, Uruguay - Casa Maman, Laguna de Castillo - P. 2529 M. 192, Club del Lago - 20003 Punta Ballena - Punta del Este - Uruguay
Email: francaisapunta@gmail.com - Tel: (+598) 42 57 71 16 - Website: uy.ambafrance.org

French Honorary Consulate in Paysandu, Uruguay - Uruguay 640 - 60000 Paysand - Uruguay
Email: gillessegarra@hotmail.com - Tel: (+598) 4722 4004 - Website: www.ambmontevideo.fr

Or the embassy of France in Uruguay

French Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay 853 Avenida Uruguay CC 290 11100 Montevideo Uruguay
Email: - Tel: (+598) (2) 17 05 00 00 - Website: www.amb-montevideo.fr

Consulate Appointment in Melo

Most consulates in Melo need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Melo first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Melo do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Uruguay or France.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Melo please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.