Uruguay - Consulate of Switzerland in Artigas

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Artigas !

However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in Uruguay besides Artigas.

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Artigas 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 Switzerland in Uruguay besides Artigas

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Uruguay

Swiss Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay Calle Ing. Federico Abadie 2936/40 - Piso 11 Casilla de Correo 12261 11300 Montevideo-Pocitos Uruguay
Email: vertretung@mtv.rep.admin.ch - Tel: (+598) 2 711 55 45 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Artigas

Most consulates in Artigas need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Artigas 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 Artigas 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 Switzerland.

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