Embassy of Uruguay in the United States

The Embassy of Uruguay in Washington, DC serves as the Permanent Diplomatic Mission representing the Oriental Republic of Uruguay before the United States government. As the official governmental representation of Uruguay, the Embassy facilitates critical diplomatic relations and international cooperation between the two nations.

The Embassy provides comprehensive consular and diplomatic services to support Uruguayan interests and citizens within the United States. Services include visa and migration assistance, consular support for Uruguayan nationals, and facilitation of official governmental communications. The Embassy also coordinates investment opportunities, trade initiatives, and tourism promotion for Uruguay across the American market.

Under the leadership of Ambassador Daniel Castillos, a career diplomat with over 35 years of distinguished international service, the Embassy maintains high-level diplomatic engagement. Ambassador Castillos brings extensive experience from previous postings to the Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Argentina, and Switzerland, along with significant roles at Uruguay's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Montevideo.

Based in Washington, DC, the Embassy operates as the primary governmental contact point for bilateral relations, policy coordination, and official state matters between Uruguay and the United States. The mission encompasses political affairs, economic cooperation, consular services, and cultural exchange initiatives. The Embassy works in coordination with Uruguayan consulates located throughout the United States in New York, Miami, and San Francisco to provide comprehensive representation and services to the Uruguayan community and American partners seeking to engage with Uruguay.