Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

Working visa

Requirements and documentation needed to apply for a working visa.

It is aimed to:

Foreigners who require a visa to enter Uruguay. Those who intend to work in Uruguay may apply for a work visa.

Requirements:

  1. The applicant must be over 18 years of age.
  2. Completed and signed visa application form (find it at the bottom of the page).
  3. Electronic passport photo in JPG format, well-lit with a white background. Size: 1200x1200 pixels.
  4. Copy of a valid passport with a validity of at least 6 months, including all pages and any visas from other countries. The passport must be in good condition.
  5. Residence permits from the country of current residence (Sweden, Norway, or Denmark.).
  6. Job offer letter issued by a company or institution properly registered in Uruguay, in compliance with current national regulations. The letter should include the company's details, information about the business sector, registration number with DGI and PBS, as well as the personal details and signature of the company's legal representative.
  7. Police certificate from the country of residence, properly apostilled with the Hague Apostille.
  8. Payment of consular fee for visa application.
  9. Personal interview with the Consul, to be fulfilled.

Period of permanence: Period of permanence:The duration of stay in the country will depend on the relevant immigration subcategory, either permanent or temporary resident, in accordance with Articles 10 and 11 of Decree No. 394/009 of August 24, 2009. To apply for your residency, you will have 30 days from the date of entry into the country.

Entries to Uruguay: The work visa will be single entry.

Important: The visa authorization is granted by the National Directorate of Migration in Uruguay. Once the visa application is submitted, it may take up to 60 days for the Consulate to receive the authorization to issue the visa, which will then be stamped in the passport of the visa holder.

How to obtain a criminal record:

  • To obtain a criminal record extract in Sweden, you must request a document denominated “Belastningsregistret – begär utdrag, Blanketter - utdrag att använda utomlands o Request for an extract for the criminal records registry for purpose in another country.” 
    This extract can be requested directly from the Swedish police website.
  • To request a criminal record certificate in Norway, you must request a document denominated “Police certificate of conduct, Request a police certificate of conduct or updated background check.”
    You can request it directly from the Norwegian police website.
  • To request a criminal record certificate in Denmark, you must apply for a “Certificate of criminal record.”  You can request it directly from the Danish police website.

It is preferable to request the document in Spanish. If this is not possible, it can also be requested in English.

How to obtain the Hague Apostille for foreign documents to be valid in Uruguay, in the case of: 

Sweden:             at the Notary Public

Denmark:           at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs


Norway:              at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The County Governors (Fylkesmannen).

Every person applying for a visa must have a contact person in Uruguay. If no such reference is available, a confirmed hotel reservation must be submitted. In both cases, it is mandatory to provide complete information about the contact person or company's details, including name, address, and phone number. 

It is essential to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up to date, as the National Directorate of Migration will contact the person or the company directly. If contact cannot be established, or if the information of the job offer cannot be confirmed, there is a risk that the visa application may be denied. 

Once the Consulate has received all required documentation and conducted the interview with the applicant (either in person or via video call), the application will be forwarded to the National Directorate of Migration in Uruguay for evaluation. Once a decision regarding the visa is received, the Consulate will contact the applicant to inform them of the outcome.

Cost: $54 USD approximately (Equivalents in Swedish crowns according to the exchange rate valid on the day the appointment is granted).

Address:      Uruguay Consulate in Stockholm,
                       Kommendörsgatan 35, 114 58 Stockholm, Sweden
Hours:          Appointment will be arranged in advance.
Email:           cdestocolmo@mrree.gub.uy 

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