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Embassy of South Korea in Montevideo, Uruguay

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Embassy of South Korea in Montevideo, Uruguay, located at Av. Luis Alberto de Herrera 1248, Torre II, Piso10, WTC. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Korea, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Av. Luis Alberto de Herrera 1248, Torre II, Piso10, WTC
    11300 Montevideo
    Uruguay

  • Telephone

    +598 2628 9374, +598 2628 9375

  • Emergency Phone

    +598 94 111 593

  • Fax

    +598 2628 9376

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Montevideo: 6:50 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of South Korea in Montevideo, Uruguay

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Birth of Artigas: June 19 Flag of Uruguay
  • Constitution Day: July 18 Flag of Uruguay
  • Liberation Day: August 15 Flag of South Korea
  • Independence Day: August 25 Flag of Uruguay

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Korea in Montevideo, Uruguay:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Uruguayan passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Korea.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Korea without a visa. The most common types of South Korea visas are the following.

  • A visas
    • A-1 (Diplomat)
    • A-2 (Government official)
    • A-3 (Agreement)
  • B visas
    • B-1 (Visa exemption)
    • B-2 (Tourist/transit)
  • C visas
    • C-1 (Temporary news coverage)
    • C-2 (Short-term business)
    • C-3 (Short-term visit)
    • C-4 (Short-term employee)
  • D visas
    • D-1 (Artist)
    • D-2 (Students)
    • D-3 (Industrial trainee)
    • D-4 (General trainee)
    • D-5 (Journalism)
    • D-6 (Religion)
    • D-7 (Supervisor)
    • D-8 (Corporate investor)
    • D-9 (International trade)
    • D-10 (Job Seeking)
  • E visas
    • E-1 (Professor)
    • E-2 (Foreign language instructor)
    • E-3 (Research)
    • E-4 (Technology transfer)
    • E-5 (Professional employment)
    • E-6 (Artistic performer)
    • E-7 (Designated activities)
    • E-8 (Training employment)
    • E-9 (Non-professional employment)
    • E-10 (Crew employee)
  • F visas
    • F-1 (Visiting or joining the family)
    • F-2 (Resident)
    • F-3 (Accompanying spouse/child)
    • F-4 (Overseas Korean)
    • F-5 (Permanent resident)
    • F-6 (Marriage to Korean Citizen)
  • G visas
    • G-1 (Miscellaneous)
  • H visas
    • H-1 (Working holiday)
    • H-2 (Working visit)
  • M visas
    • M-1 (Military)
  • T visas
    • T-1 (Tourist landing)

Head of Mission

NOH Wonil, Ambassador

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South Korean Passport Renewal Abroad

When a South Korean passport expires, it can be renewed at a South Korean embassy or consulate abroad. The renewal process typically requires submitting an application with supporting documents and paying the applicable fees.

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

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