Визовая Политика Уругвай

I am from a country whose citizens do not need a visa to enter Uruguay. Can I experience any problems at the border, while entering Uruguay?

You must meet certain requirements to enter Uruguay, even if you are not required a visa:

• The purpose of your trip to Uruguay must be plausible and comprehensible.
• Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Uruguay.
• You must be able to finance your own living and travel costs.
• You must hold a confirmed return flight to prove that you are prepared to leave Uruguay before the visa expires.
• You must have travel health insurance for the whole duration of your stay in Uruguay.
• You must not pose a threat to security or public order.

Will I get a refund if my Uruguay visa is refused?

The visa fee is only paid if the visa is granted.

When I apply for residence permit, can the competent authority may request additional documents?

Authority may require some additional documents during the process of applying for a residence permit.

Is my presence is mandatory in the Consulate Section?

Consular Section may request you to appear in the Consular Section for a personal interview.

I am an Indian citizen. Do I need to pay visa processing fee?

Indian citizens are not required to pay visa fee.

How can I extend the visa in Uruguay?

Yes. It is possible to extend the validity of visa in the National Migration Department.

What is the local currency in Uruguay?

Uruguayan Peso (USU) is the local currency in Uruguay. 100 USD equals approximately 4230 Uruguayan Peso (USU).

Can I apply for a residence permit with my short-term Uruguay visa?

In most cases, the embassy will issue a short-term visa for you in order to make possible your entrance to Uruguay, then you will apply for a residence permit at Migration Department in Uruguay, but your visa purpose must be the same as your reason to travel. It means your short-term visa’s purpose also must be studying (for example) if you travel for study purposes, but you cannot apply for a residence permit for study with a short-term tourist visa in Uruguay.

Do I have to participate in the Embassy or Visa Administrative Center in person?

It depends on your country of residence or the embassy/consulate/Visa Administrative Center’s rules and obligations.  In some countries, sending your documents via courier is enough to the embassy/consulate/Visa Administrative Center.