Work in Uruguay
Work Visa:
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
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.
If you need a visa to enter Uruguay the procedure is the following:
Those who are interested to work in Uruguay may apply for a work visa.
Length of stay: It 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. For the purpose of managing your residence, you will have a period of 30 days from the date of entry into the country.
Entry to Uruguay: The work visa will be of single entry. The validity of the visa will e of 60 days beginning the day the visa is issued (stamped).
Requirements for the work visa application:
The interested party must be at least 18 years old.
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.
Application Form complete and signed.
One passport-sized photograph.
A letter of Promise of Work issued by the company or institution duly registered in Uruguay, in accordance with the current national regulations. It must include the company’s details, information on the business sector, registration number in the General Tax Directorate (DGI) and Social Security Bank (BPS), as well as personal data and signature ogf the company’s legal representative.
It is necessary request an appointment at the following email address: cdnuevayork@mrree.gub.uy
On the day we issue the visa, the interested person will have to be present with their passport and money order of U$S54