Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Colonia del Sacramento

Honorary Consulate - An Honorary Consul could be a Portuguese or non-Portuguese individual, who is not a diplomat but resides in the country where his Consulate functions. This person is assigned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to advocate and safeguard the rights and interest of the Portuguese State and its nationals, in a city lacking formal representation. Honorary Consulates normally do not have the competence to execute consular acts, except in special and valid circumstances, where they may be permitted to perform voter registration operations, civil registration and notarial acts and issue travel documents. The duties of honorary consuls are performed within their jurisdiction, adhering to the Head of Mission's guidelines.