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Sumate a la red de proveedores de la Live in Uruguay Welcome Card

Ofrecé beneficios concretos a personas extranjeras y formá parte de una red que facilita su instalación en Uruguay
Postulate como proveedor

Preguntas Frecuentes

The Digital Nomad Permit does not account for a visa. Check here whether your country requires a visa to enter Uruguay: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-interior/comunicacion/publicaciones/regimen-visas-admision

If so, you will need to start this process first before you apply for a Digital Nomad Permit.
Further information on entry requirements here
 

¿La participación tiene costo?
La participación en la red no tiene costo económico. No obstante, es requisito ofrecer beneficios concretos orientados a facilitar la instalación de personas extranjeras en Uruguay.

¿Ser parte de la red implica exclusividad?
No. La iniciativa se basa en un enfoque abierto y no exclusivo.

¿Estar registrado asegura aparecer en la tarjeta o plataforma?
No necesariamente. Todas las postulaciones serán evaluadas.

¿Qué tipo de beneficios se pueden ofrecer?
Desde descuentos y consultas iniciales hasta condiciones preferenciales, paquetes de onboarding o servicios especialmente diseñados para extranjeros.

Categorías

Aca toda la respuesta de venir a uruguay

Para saber si tu país de origen necesita visa para ingresar a Uruguay ingresá aquí: https://www.liveinuruguay.uy/es/entryprocedures 

En este enlace podrás ver cuál consulado o embajada está más próximo a ti para poder solicitar tu visa en caso de ser necesario. También encontrarás los documentos necesarios para hacerlo y dónde. 

Los consulados uruguayos en el extranjero se encargan de recibir las solicitudes de visa e informan sobre los requisitos necesarios para solicitarla.

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​La autorización de la visa es competencia de la Dirección Nacional de Migración y generalmente toma al menos 20 días hábiles desde su solicitud. Una vez que el consulado recibe la autorización por escrito, está en condiciones de emitir la visa y estamparla en el pasaporte del titular.

 

​Todos aquellos que soliciten una visa deben proporcionar una persona de contacto en Uruguay o una reserva de hotel, y el teléfono y dirección.

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Más información aquí.

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¿Qué costo tiene? 

Solo si se otorga la visa, USD 42.

 

​¿Dónde se realiza?

Representación Diplomática de Uruguay acreditada en el país donde reside, consultar aquí.

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¿Qué documentación debe presentarse?

La actividad a desarrollar en Uruguay durante la estadía, (turismo, negocios, trabajo, reunificación familiar, estudio, congresos, convenciones y seminarios y humanitaria y de urgencia), determinará que documentación será necesaria para tramitar la visa y el tiempo de permanencia:

 

Visa de Turismo

  • Pasaporte en buen estado y vigente (por al menos seis meses después de la llegada a Uruguay).
  • Foto tamaño pasaporte (5 x 5 cm).
  • Formulario completo y firmado.
  • Pasajes/reserva de ida y vuelta.
  • Reserva de hotel u otro comprobante de alojamiento e ingresos.

 

Tiempo de permanencia: 90 días prorrogables por 90 días más, con múltiples entradas.

 

Visa de Negocios

  • Pasaporte en buen estado y vigente (por al menos seis meses después de la llegada a Uruguay).
  • Foto tamaño pasaporte (5 x 5 cm).
  • Formulario completo y firmado.
  • Nota membretada y firmada por autoridad responsable de la empresa/organización en Uruguay que invita.
  • Nota de la empresa membretada y firmada por el representante de la empresa a la cual pertenece, indicando razón social o rubro y cargo del empresario.
  • Reserva de hotel.
  • Pasajes/reserva de ida y vuelta.

 

Tiempo de permanencia: 90 días prorrogables por 90 días más, con múltiples entradas.

 

Visa de Trabajo

  • Pasaporte en buen estado y vigente (por al menos seis meses después de la llegada a Uruguay).
  • Foto tamaño pasaporte (5 x 5 cm).
  • Formulario completo y firmado.
  • Promesa de trabajo extendida por la empresa en Uruguay.

 

Tiempo de permanencia: conforme a la residencia a solicitar (Temporaria o Permanente). Para gestionar residencia contará con 30 días desde la fecha de ingreso.

 

Visa de Reunificación familiar

  • Pasaporte en buen estado y vigente (por al menos seis meses después de la llegada a Uruguay).
  • Foto tamaño pasaporte (5 x 5 cm).
  • Formulario completo y firmado.
  • Documento expedido por la autoridad competente que acredite el vínculo familiar apostillado/legalizado.
  • Si el solicitante es menor de 18 años deberá contar con autorización de sus representantes legales para residir en el país.

 

Tiempo de permanencia: será el mismo que el otorgado en la residencia permanente con quien solicita reunificarse. La reunificación se podrá realizar con un familiar con residencia permanente otorgada o en trámite.
 

Visa para congresos, convenciones y seminarios

  • Pasaporte en buen estado y vigente (por al menos seis meses después de la llegada a Uruguay).
  • Foto tamaño pasaporte (5 x 5 cm).
  • Formulario completo y firmado.
  • Acreditación del carácter de interés público del evento.
  • Carta de invitación de la organización del evento.
  • Pasajes o reserva de ida y vuelta.

 

Tiempo de permanencia: 90 días prorrogables por 90 días más,  y múltiples entradas.

 

Visa de Estudio:

  • Pasaporte en buen estado y vigente (por al menos seis meses después de la llegada a Uruguay).
  • Foto tamaño pasaporte (5 x 5 cm).
  • Formulario completo y firmado.
  • Nota membretada y firmada por institución educativa de origen o constancia de inscripción en la institución educativa donde cursará sus estudios, usufructuará la beca, y/o desarrollará la pasantía.
  • Medios de vida para su manutención y alojamiento.
  • En caso que el solicitante sea menor deberá demostrar en el consulado la autorización de sus padres.

*Para gestionar residencia contará con 30 días desde la fecha de ingreso.

 

Visa humanitaria y de urgencia:

El solicitante deberá aportar la documentación que acredite debidamente la causal (tales como tratamiento médico, asistencia a una audiencia judicial, fallecimiento o situación de salud de un familiar o amigo u otro) por la que solicita el ingreso al país de acuerdo a este tipo de visa consular.

Uruguayan consulates abroad are responsible for receiving visa applications and providing information on the necessary requirements to apply for a visa.
 
​The National Migration Office is then responsible for authorizing the visa and this usually takes at least 20 business days from the date the application is submitted. Once the consulate receives the written authorization, visas are then issued and stamped in the holder's passport.
 
All those applying for a visa must provide a contact person in Uruguay or a hotel reservation, including a telephone number and address.
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More information here.

How much does it cost?  USD 42 only if the visa is granted.

Where to apply? Diplomatic Representation of Uruguay authorized in the country where you live, check here.

What documents must be submitted? Proof of the activity to be carried out in Uruguay during your stay (tourism, business, work, family reunification, education, congress, convention or seminar, and humanitarian and emergency entry) will determine the required documents to process the visa and the length of stay allowed:

Tourist Visa

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

Round-trip tickets/reservation.

Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation and income.

* Length of stay: 90 days, extendable for an additional 90 days, with multiple entries.

 

Business Visa

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

Signed letter on company letterhead by a designated authority of the inviting company or organization in Uruguay.

Signed letter on company letterhead from an authorized representative, stating the company’s name or business sector and confirming the applicant’s position within the organization.

Hotel reservation.

Round-trip tickets/reservation.

* Length of stay: 90 days, extendable for an additional 90 days, with multiple entries.

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Working Visa 

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

Letter of employment issued by the company in Uruguay.

 * Length of stay: depending on the residency to be applied for (temporary or permanent). To apply for residency, you will have 30 days from the date of entry.

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Family Reunification Visa

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

A document issued by the appropriate authority certifying the family relationship, apostilled or legalized.

If the applicant is underaged, he/she must have authorization from his/her legal guardians to reside in the country.

*Length of stay: The duration will match that of the permanent residence granted to the individual with whom reunification is being requested. The reunification may be carried out with a family member with granted or pending permanent residence.

*In order to apply for residence you will have 30 days from the date of entry.

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Visa for Congresses, Conventions, and Seminars

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

Proof of the public interest nature of the event.

Invitation letter from the event organizer.

Round-trip tickets/reservation.

*Length of stay: 90 days, extendable for 90 more days, with multiple entries.

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Study Visa

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

Signed letter on institution´s letterhead or proof of enrollment at the educational institution where the applicant will study, receive a scholarship, and/or undertake an internship.

Means of support and accommodation.

If the applicant is a minor, they must provide the Consulate with the authorization of their parents or guardians.

*Length of stay: It will be determined according to the duration of the course.
*The applicant will have 30 days from the date of entry to apply for residency.

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Humanitarian and Emergency Visa

The applicant must provide documentation that duly accredits the cause (such as medical treatment, attendance at a court hearing, death or health status of a family member or friend or other) for which he/she is requesting entry to the country according to this type of consular visa.

Uruguayan consulates abroad are responsible for receiving visa applications and providing information on the necessary requirements to apply for a visa.
​The National Migration Office is then responsible for authorizing the visa and this usually takes at least 20 business days from the date the application is submitted. Once the consulate receives the written authorization, visas are then issued and stamped in the holder's passport.
All those applying for a visa must provide a contact person in Uruguay or a hotel reservation, including a telephone number and address.
​More information here.

How much does it cost?  USD 42 only if the visa is granted.

Where to apply? Diplomatic Representation of Uruguay authorized in the country where you live, check here.

What documents must be submitted? Proof of the activity to be carried out in Uruguay during your stay (tourism, business, work, family reunification, education, congress, convention or seminar, and humanitarian and emergency entry) will determine the required documents to process the visa and the length of stay allowed:

What documents must be submitted?

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

Round-trip tickets/reservation.

Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation and income.

* Length of stay: 90 days, extendable for an additional 90 days, with multiple entries.

 

What documents must be submitted?

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

Signed letter on company letterhead by a designated authority of the inviting company or organization in Uruguay.

Signed letter on company letterhead from an authorized representative, stating the company’s name or business sector and confirming the applicant’s position within the organization.

Hotel reservation.

Round-trip tickets/reservation.

* Length of stay: 90 days, extendable for an additional 90 days, with multiple entries.

What documents must be submitted?

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

Letter of employment issued by the company in Uruguay.

 * Length of stay: depending on the residency to be applied for (temporary or permanent). To apply for residency, you will have 30 days from the date of entry.

What documents must be submitted?

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

A document issued by the appropriate authority certifying the family relationship, apostilled or legalized.

If the applicant is underaged, he/she must have authorization from his/her legal guardians to reside in the country.

*Length of stay: The duration will match that of the permanent residence granted to the individual with whom reunification is being requested. The reunification may be carried out with a family member with granted or pending permanent residence.

*In order to apply for residence you will have 30 days from the date of entry.

What documents must be submitted?

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

Proof of the public interest nature of the event.

Invitation letter from the event organizer.

Round-trip tickets/reservation.

*Length of stay: 90 days, extendable for 90 more days, with multiple entries.

What documents must be submitted?

A valid passport (for at least an additional six months after your arrival) and in good condition.

A passport-size photo (5 x 5 cm).

Completed and signed application form.

Signed letter on institution´s letterhead or proof of enrollment at the educational institution where the applicant will study, receive a scholarship, and/or undertake an internship.

Means of support and accommodation.

If the applicant is a minor, they must provide the Consulate with the authorization of their parents or guardians.

*Length of stay: It will be determined according to the duration of the course.
*The applicant will have 30 days from the date of entry to apply for residency.

What documents must be submitted?
The applicant must provide documentation that duly accredits the cause (such as medical treatment, attendance at a court hearing, death or health status of a family member or friend or other) for which he/she is requesting entry to the country according to this type of consular visa.

If You Come From:

 

For more information, please visit: https://www.gub.uy/tramites/residencia-legal.

​Access a FAQs document with further information regarding residency permits here.


 

The Provisional Identity Sheet allows the applicant to stay for up to 180 days, if he/she is traveling for study, work and or religious purposes. 

All foreign documents submitted must be apostilled or legalized (according to Law No. 15,441) and translated into Spanish by a Uruguayan Certified Translator, except those issued in Brazil.

Once the activity that justifies the request is validated, a certificate is issued in order to process the Temporary Identity Card with the National Civil Identification Office, this certificate must be submitted if you need to register with the relevant Social Security agencies (Banco de Previsión Social in Spanish) and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

Related costs:

Cost of certificate: 55.71 UI (Index unit)*

*The index unit is a unit of value that is readjusted daily according to the inflation measured by the CPI- Consumer Price Index (index that reflects the variation in prices of goods and services used by Uruguayan households).

What documents are required?

ID, passport or other document with which the applicant enters the country (original and copy).

Proof of the activity motivating the request and its termination date, by means of a letter on the Institution or company’s letterhead.

A notarized certificate that confirms all the information of the Institution or company.

Valid vaccination record, issued by an Institution authorized by the Ministry of Public Health of Uruguay, with tetanus and measles vaccines being mandatory (more details on the location of vaccination centers here).

Where to apply?

Online, by creating a user in the website www.gub.uy, check here. 

National Migration Office, check here.

Once the process is completed, the applicant must go to the National Civil Identification Office to obtain the Provisional Identity Sheet.

If the applicant wishes to stay in Uruguay for more than 180 days, but less than 2 years (with the possibility of renewing for an additional two years), they should apply for a temporary residence. If the applicant does not speak Spanish, they must attend the interview with an interpreter. All foreign documents submitted must be apostilled or legalized if the applicant's country of origin is NOT a member of the Apostille Convention (according to Law No. 15.441). They must also be translated into Spanish by a Uruguayan Certified Translator, except for those documents issued in Brazil.
If the applicant is from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador or Peru, he/she can apply for the Mercosur Temporary Residence without justifying the source of activity.
Related costs:

Residence application fee: 557.30 UI

Migration certificate: 55.70 UI for obtaining an ID card once it has been granted.

Once the application has been initiated and until the residence is granted, a re-entry permit must be paid each time the applicant leaves the country at a cost of 225.60 UI.

What documentation is required for applicants coming from non-Mercosur countries?

A passport-size photograph.

Filled out form with personal information.

ID card: the original and photocopies of the document used to enter the country or Consular ID issued by the corresponding Consulate in Uruguay.

The exact date of entry into the country.

Valid vaccination record issued in Uruguay (more details about the location of vaccination centers here).

Valid health card: an Occupational Health Card, issued by public or private health service providers authorized by the Ministry of Public Health.

Criminal record: certificate that shows no judicial, criminal and/or police record at the national level of the country of origin and of the countries where the applicant has lived for the last 5 years (translated into spanish if applicable).

Proof of the activity that motivates the application, specifying the activity carried out and the time period:​

Workers: A letter with the employer's letterhead specifying the activity to be carried out and the term of the contract, indicating the monthly remuneration if applicable or the means of livelihood. In the case of residence for work purposes, the letter must be accompanied by proof of registration with the Social Security Office (BPS for its acronym in Spanish), a copy of the company's employee list, a payslip, or a certificate by a notary public or registered accountant showing all the company's information.

Students: This status must be proven through an official certificate from an educational institution - for private institutions, a certificate issued by a notary public affirming the existence of said institution and its comptroller must be provided. In addition, the applicant must provide proof of sufficient means of financial support. If unable to, a direct family member may provide the necessary financial support, but documents proving the relationship must be provided.

If the means of financial support come from abroad, a certification by a notary public that indicates the money received from abroad, detailing the amount, where the money is received, and the relationship of the person making the transfer is needed. These documents may be presented as originals, a notary public verified copy of the original, or a photocopy authenticated by a notary public; (in the latter two options the original documents are not required). If the original documentation and a copy are presented, the copy will be added to the application and its authenticity will be certified by the acting official.

This type of residency is granted for up to one year, renewable for an equal period, not exceeding two years of the total degree.

Religious Purposes: Members of churches, orders, religions or congregations recognized in the country, who come to carry out activities related to their worship, teaching, or assistance of their religion. They must present a certificate issued by the congregation or church to which they belong to with the corresponding letterhead, stating the activities to be carried out, the duration of their mission, and proof of livelihood. A notarized certificate will be attached to this, where the legal status and other information of the church is detailed.

Underaged foreigners:

No criminal record will be requested. 

Express consent by the applicant’s parents or guardians to settle in Uruguay will be required. If this is not given in person and comes from abroad by means of a power of attorney, it must be previously notarized by a Uruguayan notary public.

Where to apply?

A request for a hearing must be made through the webpage www.tramites.gub.uy, and then another at the offices of the National Migration Directorate, check here.

Also through the Diplomatic Representation of Uruguay authorized in the country where you live, check here. This must also be done through the Uruguayan Embassy or another accredited diplomatic representation for Uruguay in the home country of the applicant, check here.

What documents are required for applicants from Mercosur countries and associated countries?

-A passport-size photograph.

-ID: the original and photocopies of the document used to enter the country or Consular ID issued by the corresponding Consulate in Uruguay.

-Exact date of entry into the country.

-Valid vaccination record, issued by an Institution authorized by the Ministry of Public Health of Uruguay, with tetanus and measles vaccinations being compulsory (more details about the location of vaccination centers here).

-Valid health card: an Occupational Health Card, issued by public or private health service providers authorized by the Ministry of Public Health.

-Criminal record: certificate that shows no judicial, criminal and/or police record at the national level of the country of origin and of the countries where the applicant has lived in for the last five years (translated into Spanish if applicable).

-Birth certificate and proof of marital status of applicant, if applicable (original and copy), and/or Certificate of Nationalization or Naturalization, if applicable.  

Underaged foreigners:

-No criminal record will be requested.

-Express consent by the applicant’s parents or guardians to settle in Uruguay will be required. If this is not given in person and comes from abroad by means of a power of attorney, it must be previously notarized by a Uruguayan notary public.

Where to apply?

A request for a hearing must be made through the webpage www.tramites.gub.uy, and then attend an interview at the offices of the National Migration Directorate, check here.

Also through the Uruguayan Embassy or another accredited diplomatic representation for Uruguay in the home country of the applicant, check here.