Consulate General of Uruguay in San Francisco

The Consulate General of Uruguay in San Francisco represents the Government of Uruguay and provides comprehensive diplomatic and consular services to the region. Operating from its San Francisco, CA office, the consulate serves a vast jurisdiction covering 18 western states and territories, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands.

The consulate specializes in facilitating bilateral relations between Uruguay and the United States, building on over 185 years of formal diplomatic engagement. Their services encompass visas and migration processing, consular assistance for Uruguayan citizens and American visitors, and support for business and investment initiatives. The office actively promotes trade opportunities, highlighting Uruguay's position as a reliable gateway to Latin America with competitive advantages in foreign direct investment, quality goods and services, and international business standards.

Beyond traditional consular functions, the San Francisco consulate supports investment promotion, export facilitation, and tourism development. They coordinate with the Uruguayan Ministry of Tourism to encourage cultural and leisure travel, while providing essential information about residency, work authorization, and business establishment in Uruguay. Under the leadership of Consul General Beatriz Silva and Deputy Consul Rossana Percovich, the consulate maintains active engagement with the community through social media, newsletters, and scheduled appointments. The office is committed to fostering strong economic and cultural ties between Uruguay and the western United States, supporting both public and private sector initiatives that strengthen bilateral cooperation and regional development.