Children of Uruguayan citizens born outside the Republic must present their birth certificate registered in Uruguay, issued no more than 30 days ago.

Uruguayan mother or father’s birth certificate (or legal guardian).

Photo, signature and fingerprints will we taken at the Consulate.

If the procedure is for a minor child, both parents will also have to be present on the day of the appointment with a valid ID. If for whatever reason, one of the parents cannot be present on the appointed day they will have to obtain a Minor’s Permit at any Uruguayan Consulate. The minor will have to be present on the day of the appointment with a valid ID.

Cost: USD 72.00.

In case you wish for your passport to be sent to your home, you must bring on the day of your appointment a United States Postal Service (USPS) Priority Mail envelope with a tracking number and the appropriate postage stamps.

Your passport will arrive at the Consulate approximately in six weeks beginning the day the process was begun.

For people over 18 years old:

Background Check of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), must be Apostilled by the United States Department of State.

The Background Check will be valid for 6 months.

The Background Check must be translated by a translator from Uruguay or by the Consular Office (cost USD 54.00 per page).

Payment methods: Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or money order payable to “Consulate of Uruguay in Miami.”