Government of Canada services and information in Montevideo, Uruguay
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Uruguay, in Montevideo.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
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Birth abroad
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If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
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Complete your before to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
before you apply for citizenship services.
Payment method
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Details | Fee (CAD) |
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Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 |
Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Criminal record checks
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Death abroad
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Marriage abroad
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Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, , to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by ¶¶ÒùÊÓƵ in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
Credit card accepted (VISA and Mastercard).
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Details | Fee (CAD) |
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Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
Courier services for voting ballots during federal general elections or by-elections | 0.00 |
Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 |
Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (less than 200 words). The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 |
Making a copy of a document (photocopy). The fee shown is per document. | 3.00 |
Authentication of document | 50.00 |
Notarial Services | 50.00 |
Certified copy of document | 20.00 |
Passport services
Simplified renewal / Adults only
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If you qualify, please submit the following:
- Form ;
- Your most recent passport;
- Proof of payment of the required fee or credit card authorization (we no longer accept cash);
- Two (2) recent
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General application (adults)
If you do not qualify for renewal, you must submit the general application.
- Form completed and signed by an ;
- Original proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate or citizenship certificate);
- Valid id (Canadian, Uruguayan, etc.) / original or photocopy signed by the guarantor;
- Previous Canadian passport (original);
- Proof of fee payment (to be paid online to Passport Canada, credit or debit card only)
- Two (2) recent (one of them signed by the guarantor)
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Children (under 16)
Please submit the following:
- Form , completed and signed by an ;
- Original proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate or citizenship certificate);
- Valid id (Canadian, Uruguayan, etc.) of the child and both parents / original or photocopy signed by the guarantor;
- Previous Canadian passport (original);
- If the child has no previous Canadian passport, original long firm birth certificate including the names of the parents. If the birth certificate is not in English or French, please enclose translation;
- Proof of fee payment (to be paid online to Passport Canada, credit or debit card only)
- Two (2) recent (one of them signed by the guarantor)
Lost / Stolen Passports
If your passport was lost or stolen, please contact the Embassy within office hours or the outside office hours. Please provide your next destination and expected travel date.
Requirements for first lost/stolen/damaged passports:
- (adults) - This form can only be used if you were 16 when your lost/stolen/ damaged passport was issued
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- Photos
- Option 1: regular passport CAD 190 or CAD 260 (processing time 20 working days) + lost/stolen fee CAD 45
- Option 2: regular passport CAD 190 or CAD 260 (processing time 20 working days) + lost/stolen fee CAD 45 + Temporary passport CAD 110 (processing time 4 working days)
- Travel itinerary
- PPTC120: only for Temporary passport
Please note that other requirements may apply to specific cases.
Passports lost and found: As soon as you to the Canadian government, it is automatically cancelled. If you find it, you will not be able to use it.
Payment method
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Details | Fee (CAD) |
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10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 |
5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 |
5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 |
Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 |
Pensions and retirement
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Studying abroad
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Visa and immigration services
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- Find a to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply .
Voting abroad
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