Embassy of Uruguay in Germany

Decree 139/014, applicable to Uruguayan citizens and foreigners with more than one year of uninterrupted residence abroad, allows them to bring into the country, free of tax, their furniture and other household goods, tools, machines, appliances and instruments necessary for the exercise of their profession, art or trade, considered individually.

Who can apply?

• Uruguayan nationals or foreigners.

Requirements

• Valid identity card and/or passport in good condition for those returning.
• To prove residence in Germany, you must present your registration certificate ‘Erweiterte Meldebescheinigung’, which states the period during which you resided in the country.
• List of belongings (the transport company's packing list is not accepted). This list of belongings must comply with the conditions set out in the Return Manual (available to download at the bottom of the page, along with the list of belongings' model you will need to use).

If you are bringing in tools, machines, appliances and instruments necessary for the exercise of your profession, art or trade, you must also submit:

• List of tools or machines for professional use (the transport company's packing list is not accepted). This list is made separately from the list of personal belongings. If they are simple tools for domestic use, they should be included in the list of personal belongings.
• Proof of employment in your profession or trade, or other documents (degree or institutional certificate) proving your profession, art or trade.

Notes:

• Under this regime, vehicles are not allowed to enter.
• Unlike the one-time Return regime, this regime allows for future use as many times as necessary (provided that at least one year has elapsed between departure and re-entry).

How to apply?

Once you have carefully reviewed the requirements and read the Return Manual in detail, send your application to urualemania@mrree.gub.uy attaching the required documents.

Once the information has been verified, you will be notified, if applicable, of the cost of the procedure, as well as the details of the appointment to appear at the Consulate on the assigned date and time.