Visas and Migration • Embajada de Uruguay en los Estados Unidos

Visas and Migration

United States citizens traveling to Uruguay

US citizens who are traveling with a civilian passport do not need a visa to enter Uruguay. Upon entering Uruguay they will be granted 90 business days within the country. If you decide to extend your stay, you can renew your visit before the Uruguayan migration authorities by contacting the National Department of Migration through the following email addresses: dnm-secretaria@minterior.gub.uy or migracion@minterior.gub.uy

Holders of US diplomatic, official o service passports require a visa to travel to Uruguay. Send an email to cdmiami@mrree.gub.uy with a copy of the passport, airline itinerary and letterhead requesting the visa (must have full name, passport number, travel dates and reason why you are traveling to Uruguay).

Other foreign citizens traveling to Uruguay

For other foreign citizens check the National Department of Migration website to find out whether or not you need to obtain a visa prior to entering Uruguay: https://migracion.minterior.gub.uy

IMPORTANT:

If you have to process a visa, you must send an email with your telephone number to cdmiami@mrree.gub.uy, attaching the completed and signed form, as well as a copy of all the documentation required to start the process.

Once everything requested has been completed and sent, you will receive a communication to make the payment (Money Order or Cashier check payable to Consulate of Uruguay for U$S 54.00, in person or by mail).

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ISSUED IF ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT COMPLIED WITH, WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS.

The visa does not guarantee entry to Uruguay, which will always be decided by the competent immigration authorities (Ministry of the Interior – National Immigration Directorate) at the time of the foreigner’s arrival to Uruguayan territory.

If you need a visa to enter Uruguay the procedure is the following:

Types of Visas

Work visa

Those who are interested to work in Uruguay may apply for a work visa. The length of stay will depend on the corresponding migration subcategory, permanent or temporary resident, as provided for in articles 10 and 11 of Decree 394/009 of August 24th, 2009.

Tourism visa

Those who wish to enter Uruguay on a temporary basis for pleasure or for a break will have to apply for a tourism visa. If the visa is issued, the length of stay in Uruguay is of 90 days, which can be extended to another 90 days.

Business Visa

Those who wish to enter Uruguay to carry out business activities or for the purpose of investment or commercial exchange with Uruguayan companies or with headquarters in Uruguay or public organizations will have to apply for a business visa.

Visa for congresses, conventions and seminars on a national or international level

Those who wish to enter Uruguay who can provide an invitation from the organizers of the event on a national or international of public interest that take place in Uruguay .

Student Visa

Applicants may apply for a student visa if they intend to study, scholarships or participate in internships in official, governmental or exchange programs in institutions accredited or authorized by the corresponding official bodies.

Humanitarian and emergency visa

Those who have a well-founded and duly accredited reason for entering Uruguay may apply for the humanitarian and emergency visa, such as: medical treatment, attendance at a court hearing, death or health situation of a family member or friend and, cases authorized by the competent authority.

Family reunification visa

Family reunification visas may be applied to by persons who wish to be reunited with their family members in accordance with article 10 of Law Number 18,250 of 6 2008. Reunification may be requested by parents, spouses, minor unmarried children or adults with disabilities. This process may be carried out with a family member who is a permanent resident…

In case you have further questions about the visa procedure, send an email at: cdmiami@mrree.gub.uy