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.

Length of stay: 30 days. In case of choosing to stay in the country, for the purpose of managing your residence, you will have a period of 30 days from the date of entry into the country. The humanitarian and emergency visa will be single entry.

Duration of the visa: 60 days beginning the day the visa is issued (stamped).

The requirements are the following:

  • Application Form complete and signed.

  • Valid passport (at least for the next 6 months of arriving Uruguay), which is returned to the passport holder at that time. The passport needs to be in a good state. The Consulate does not hold the passport.

  • One passport-sized photograph.

  • Documentation that reliably proves the cause for which you request entry to the country, according to what is requires for each case.

  • It is necessary request an appointment at the following email address: cdmiami@mrree.gub.uy

  • Once everything requested has been completed and sent, you will receive a communication to make the payment for U$S 54.00.
    Payment methods: Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or money order payable to “Consulate of Uruguay in Miami.”

     
  • Please note that the visa authorization process takes approximately 60 days.”

     

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