Uruguay
All Visa Pathways(22 visas)
UruguayBusiness Visa (Visa de Negocios)
Short-stay visa for individuals conducting investment activities, commercial exchange, or business dealings with Uruguayan companies or public entities.
UruguayCongress, Convention and Seminar Visa (Visa para Congresos, Convenciones y Seminarios)
Short-stay visa for attendees of national or international events of public interest held in Uruguay, valid for 90 days with a 90-day extension.
UruguayDigital Nomad Permit (Permiso de Nómada Digital)
Permit under Decree 238/022 for remote workers employed by or contracting with foreign companies, valid for 6 months and renewable for an additional 6 months.
UruguayDiplomatic and Official Visa
This visa is intended for holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports traveling to Uruguay to perform official government duties.
UruguayFamily Reunification Visa (Visa de Reunificación Familiar)
Entry visa enabling foreign nationals to reunite with family members who are permanent residents or approved-pending residents in Uruguay, covering spouses, minor children, parents, and disabled adult children.
UruguayFast Track Residency (Residencia Temporaria Vía Rápida)
Expedited temporary residency through Uruguay XXI for investors, operators, technicians, and managers hired by exporting companies, with shortened processing times.
UruguayHumanitarian and Emergency Visa (Visa Humanitaria y de Urgencia)
Visa for individuals with documented humanitarian grounds such as medical treatment, judicial proceedings, family emergencies, or cases authorized by competent authorities.
UruguayLey 18.250 — Temporary Mercosur Residency (Residencia Temporaria Mercosur)
Streamlined temporary residency for nationals of Mercosur member and associated states (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana), valid for up to 2 years and renewable once.
UruguayPermanent Mercosur Residency (Residencia Permanente Mercosur)
Expedited permanent residency for nationals of Mercosur member and associated states, with simplified documentation requirements based on regional agreements.
UruguayPermanent Residency (Residencia Permanente)
Permanent residency for non-Mercosur foreign nationals intending to settle permanently in Uruguay, granting indefinite right to live and work.
UruguayPermanent Residency by Family Connection (Residencia Permanente por Vínculo Familiar)
Permanent residency for foreign nationals with a direct family link to a Uruguayan citizen, including spouses, common-law partners, children, parents, and siblings.
UruguayPermanent Residency with a Uruguayan Relationship
Family-based permanent residency for spouses, minor children, and dependent relatives of Uruguayan citizens or permanent residents.
UruguayProvisional Identity Sheet
Short-term identity document valid for up to 180 days for persons traveling for study, work, or religious purposes.
UruguaySpecial Border Document (Documento Especial de Frontera)
Permit for Brazilian nationals in designated border cities to carry out work, educational activities, or retirement in Uruguay, valid for up to 5 years and renewable.
UruguayStudent Visa
Entry visa for students enrolling in educational programs or internships in Uruguay. Valid for 30 days to apply for temporary residency.
UruguayTemporary Residency (Residencia Temporaria)
Residency permit for non-Mercosur nationals settling in Uruguay for work, study, religious service, or other lawful reasons, valid for 6 months to 2 years and renewable.
UruguayTourism Visa (Visa de Turismo)
Short-stay visa for visitors entering Uruguay for pleasure, recreation, or leisure, valid for 90 days with a 90-day extension.
UruguayTourist Visa
Short-term visitor visa for tourism, recreation, and leisure activities. Valid for 90 days with option to extend for another 90 days.
UruguayVisa for Congresses, Conventions and Seminars
Entry visa for participants in national and international congresses, conventions, and seminars of public interest held in Uruguay.
UruguayVisa-Free Entry (84 Countries)
Visa-exempt entry for 84 countries including USA, Canada, UK, EU nations, and other countries. Valid for 90 days with extension option.
UruguayWork Visa (Visa de Trabajo)
Entry visa for foreign nationals intending to carry out employment activities in Uruguay, requiring residency processing within 30 days of arrival.
UruguayWorking Holiday Visa (Visa de Vacaciones y Trabajo)
Bilateral youth mobility visa for nationals aged 18-30 from partner countries (Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, UK), allowing work and travel for up to 1-2 years.