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Visa Uruguay

Amériques · Amérique du Sud

In Uruguay, entry visa applications are received by the consulates of the Republic abroad, while the authorization is granted by the National Directorate of Migration, attached to the Ministry of the Interior. The pages consulted on 2026-09-17 describe filing in person, an interview with the consul, the documents expected, a cost expressed in consular pesos and a processing time of at least 20 working days.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior, for the authorization; consulates of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for receiving applications
Submission channel
Consulate of the Republic of Uruguay nearest to the place of residence, in person and at an agreed appointment, according to the pages consulted
Electronic visa
Not stated on the portal consulted. The pages describe filing in person at the consulate
Portal language
Spanish

Do you need a visa?

Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.

Documented visa types

"Visa de admisión temporaria" — temporary admission visa
Category cited by the page devoted to the admission visa regime. Its conditions are not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
"Visa ordinaria" — ordinary visa
Category cited by the page devoted to the admission visa regime. Its conditions are not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
"Visa diplomática" — diplomatic visa
Category cited by the page devoted to the admission visa regime. Its conditions are not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
"Visa oficial" — official visa
Category cited by the page devoted to the admission visa regime. Its conditions are not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
"Visa de servicio" — service visa
Category cited by the page devoted to the admission visa regime. Its conditions are not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The pages consulted state that the consulates of the Republic abroad receive visa applications and inform the applicant of the conditions to be met. The applicant must approach the consulate nearest to their place of residence; the contact details of the consulates are published on the consular map of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The visa authorization is granted by the National Directorate of Migration. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states a telephone number, (+598) 2902 10 10, and an address at Colonia 1206. The National Directorate of Migration states that its counters operate only by prior appointment.

The page devoted to the admission visa regime states that, when the purpose of travel is not touristic, when it is professional or when the planned stay exceeds 90 days, the step requires a prior consultation.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Contact the consulate of the Republic of Uruguay competent for the place of residence.
  2. Attend in person on the date and at the time agreed, with the documents requested.
  3. Be received in an interview by the consul, who forwards the application to the National Directorate of Migration.
  4. Receive notification of the outcome of the application.
  5. If the application is granted, have the visa issued within the time stated by the page.

Documents mentioned by the authority

The exact list depends on the situation and the consulate informs the applicant of the conditions to be met; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17: 3 consular pesos, that is 42 United States dollars, due only if the visa is granted. The page states that official and diplomatic passports are exempt from it and that the prices are adjusted on January 1 of each year.

According to the same portal consulted on 2026-09-17, the authorization usually takes at least 20 working days from the application. Once the application has been approved, the page states a period of 60 days for the issue of the visa, then a further 60 days to enter the country.

After the decision

The consulate notifies the applicant of the outcome of their application. The National Directorate of Migration decides.

The page of the National Directorate of Migration also lists other steps: residences, migratory movements, migratory certificates, authorization for a minor and pre-registration of a border crossing. It states that counter services are accessible only by prior appointment.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Uruguay to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to Uruguay?

It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.

Where is the application filed?

With the consulate of the Republic of Uruguay nearest to the place of residence. The consulates receive the applications and inform applicants of the conditions; the authorization is then granted by the National Directorate of Migration.

Is there an electronic visa?

Not stated on the portal consulted. The pages read describe filing in person at the consulate, followed by an interview with the consul.

What is the stated cost?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17: 3 consular pesos, that is 42 United States dollars, due only if the visa is granted. Official and diplomatic passports are exempt from it.

What processing times does the authority announce?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17: at least 20 working days from the application. Once it has been approved, the page states 60 days for the issue of the visa, then a further 60 days to enter the country.

Which documents must be prepared?

According to the page consulted: an application form, a letter of invitation or a hotel booking, proof of economic solvency, a passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival, an identity photograph and a travel booking.

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

Prepare my case

This method is the same for every destination. It does not list any document as an official requirement: only the authority’s source is authoritative.

  1. Describe your situation

    Nationality, residence, purpose and dates. The checker tells covered routes apart from situations that are still unknown.

  2. Check at the source

    Open the destination’s official source and compare it with your situation before starting a procedure.

  3. Track what is left to do

    Your space keeps your answers and your declared checklist. A complete checklist does not announce a favorable decision.

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The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.