Embassy of Uruguay in Canada

In accordance with the Visa Admission Regime for Foreign Nationals of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, applicants are encouraged to verify in advance whether their nationality is exempt from the visa requirement by consulting the following link (Spanish only). In the case of Canada, holders of ordinary Canadian passports do not require a visa to enter Uruguay. However, holders of Canadian diplomatic and service passports are required to obtain a visa prior to travel. Please also note that holders of a Canadian Refugee Travel Document or any other Canadian travel document issued to persons granted international protection must obtain a visa in all cases before travelling to Uruguay, regardless of their nationality or whether that nationality would otherwise be exempt from the visa requirement.

Visa Categories

The main visa categories include:

• Tourist
• Business
• Work
• Study
• Congresses, Conventions and Seminars
• Other categories provided for under Uruguayan legislation

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a visa application by email to cdottawa@mrree.gub.uy, together with the basic supporting documentation, which generally includes:

Once the documentation has been received and reviewed, the Consular Section may request any additional documents it considers necessary to assess the application. The appropriate visa category will then be determined, and the applicant will be informed of any additional requirements, if applicable, as well as the date and time of the consular interview.

Important Information

• Applicants are encouraged to begin the visa application process at least 40 days before their intended date of travel.
• A personal interview with a consular officer is part of the application process.
• Submission of a visa application does not guarantee that a visa will be issued.
• The competent authorities may request additional documentation during the assessment of the application.

Fee

The visa application fee is CAD 78, subject to monthly adjustments in accordance with the consular exchange rate in effect at the time of payment. The fee for the service may be paid by Interac e-Transfer to cdottawa@mrree.gub.uy or by bank deposit. Cash payments are not accepted at the Consular Section.

Applications

Visa applications should be sent by email to: cdottawa@mrree.gub.uy

Please use the following subject line: Visa Application, Full Name

Note:

• The fee paid for the processing of a visa application covers the examination of the application and is non-refundable, even if the visa is denied.
• Once the consular interview has been completed and the application file has been forwarded to the competent authorities in Uruguay, the review process currently takes between 20 and 30 business days (approximately 30 to 45 calendar days, depending on weekends and public holidays). Once a decision has been made, the applicant will be informed whether the visa has been approved, denied, or whether additional information or documentation is required to continue the assessment of the application. If these processing times are not compatible with the applicant's intended travel itinerary, it is recommended, whenever possible, to postpone the trip, as it cannot be guaranteed that a decision will be issued before the planned date of travel.
• If the visa application is denied, a new application may be submitted 60 days after the date on which the applicant was notified of the decision.