We are the official representation of the British Government in Uruguay.  This website provides information about our work and services, including commercial, consular, press and public affairs as well as many useful links to British organisations. Find out more about the close relationship between the UK and Uruguay and write to us with your views.

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HER MAJESTY’S AMBASSADOR TO URUGUAY PATRICK MULLEE

 

"I am delighted to be Ambassador in Uruguay.  It's a fantastic job in a wonderful country.  There is great friendship between the people of Uruguay and the UK - it goes back a long way and is very much alive today.  We have an excellent team in the Embassy and most of our staff are Uruguayans - our aim is to provide the best possible service to all our customers in Uruguay and UK. Most of my overseas career in the Diplomatic Service has been spent in Latin America.  Before coming to Uruguay in April 2008 I previously worked in Ecuador, Costa Rica and Venezuela.  My whole family (Joanna, Kate and Hannah) enjoy living in Latin America as much as I do.  Latin America, especially Uruguay, is a great place for families. Any free time away from work or family is devoted to South American football and other sports.  During home postings in the Foreign Office I support Luton Town Football Club." Read more.

 

“BETTER WORLD. BETTER BRITAIN”: THE FCO NEW STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

 

On 4 February 2008, the Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, presented the FCO’s new Strategic Framework and mission statement. From climate change and financial instability to health pandemics and weapons proliferation, national security and prosperity depend on our work with other nations. Global progress will help Britain change for the better; and Britain has the resources across Government, business and the voluntary sector to make a real difference. Learn more.

UK GOVERNMENT INVITES NEW NUCLEAR POWER INTO THE ENERGY MIX

 

On 10 January, the British Government invited companies to bring forward plans to build and operate new nuclear power stations as part of the UKs strategy for a secure, diverse, low carbon energy mix. The invitation, in the form of a White Paper, was published alongside the Energy Bill which sets out a range of measures to address the challenges of tackling climate change and securing energy supplies. Learn more.

 

If you are a British national or unrepresented Commonwealth national staying in Uruguay for more than three months we encourage you to register with the Embassy. Simply download the Consular Registration Form and send it to us.

THE UK FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE (FCO) HAS LAUNCHED A NEW BLOGGING PLATFORM

 

This is a new platform for UK Ministers to engage in a dialogue about international affairs and the work of the FCO. To begin with there will be six bloggers including Foreign Secretary David Miliband, and Europe Minister Jim Murphy, as well as staff from throughout the organisation. The FCO has also launched a new YouTube video channel and Flickr photo account.

 

 The British Embassy, Montevideo announces a new service for travelers who require a visa to enter the United Kingdom. www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk is an award winning service where applicants can apply for their visa online. As of 9 July the Embassy accepts on-line visa applications for all categories of UK visas. Further Information.

This site contains the answers to the questions that we are most frequently asked about the UK.  It deals with queries often raised by Uruguayans about travel, study and living in the UK and commercial opportunities there. It also answers questions asked by British citizens living in Uruguay about topics such as passport services and voting in UK elections.