This section gives you all details on visa rules and information. Here, you will find detailed information on all kinds of Visa, rules on visitor policies, visa forms and visa fees.
Visa Categories
- Tourist
- Business
- Transit
- Seamen
- Work Permit
Tourist Visa
- The Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application for visa.
- One duly completed and filled visa form (photocopy is allowed).
- One passport-size photograph.
- The application form should be enclosed with a covering letter from the Applicant explaining the purpose of visit. In case of cruise, covering letter from the tourist company and on other hand confirmed hotel booking or a reference in Uruguay on the covering letter.
- The Applicant should give his / her contact details with the E-mail ID.
- Confirmed onward / return air ticket.
- Onward visa (if applicable) and proof of enough funds to survive in the country.
- Photocopy of the Applicants passport and photocopies of Visas previously obtained of any country (including expired visas) should be attached with the application form.
- The Embassy reserves a right to ask for additional documents or to appear for a personal interview depending on the case.
- Visa holders should enter Uruguay within 60 days after the issuance of visa; otherwise the visa will be null and void.
- All visa applications are referred to Uruguay for approval and take about 14 days approx.
- After the visa approval comes, it can be stamped in one or two working days on the passport.
- Visa is issued free of charge.
Tourist Visa
Business Visa
- The Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application for visa.
- One duly completed and filled visa form (photocopy is allowed).
- One passport-size photograph.
- Application should be enclosed with a covering letter from the Indian company.
- A letter of invitation from the business company in Uruguay.
- The Applicant must mention his / her contact details with the E-mail ID.
- Applicants should mention the referenced details of the business proposal or project.
- The copy of Company Registration Certificate of the company in India should be enclosed with application form.
- The visa application form should be enclosed with a Letter from the Chamber of Commerce or equivalent letter (from India).
- Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
- Proof of funds as bank statement for past three months and income tax returns for last three years.
- Photocopy of the Applicants passport and photocopies of Visas formerly obtained of any country (including expired visas) should be attached with the visa application form.
- Visa holders should enter Uruguay within 60 days after the issuance of visa; otherwise the visa will be null and void.
- All visa applications are referred to Uruguay for approval and take about 7 to 10 working days approx.
- After the visa approval comes, it can be stamped in one or two working days on the passport.
- Visa is issued free of charge.
Business Visa
Transit Visa
Applicants' doesn't need Transit Visa if they are continuing the journey by the same, or first connecting aircraft within 24 hrs, without leaving the airport and having a confirmed air ticket to the onward destination.
Transit Visa
Seamen Visa
- The Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application for visa.
- One duly completed and filled visa form (photocopy is allowed).
- One passport-size photograph.
- The visa application should be enclosed with a covering letter from the Shipping Company in India.
- Indian seamen traveling on duty must carry the Letter of Guarantee from the shipping company and complete seamen documents.
- A letter of invitation from the shipping company should also be attached with the application form.
- Copy of Company Registration Certificate of the company in India.
- Application form should be submitted along with a Recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce or equivalent for company's authenticity recommending travel.
- Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
- Onward country visa (if applicable).
- All visa applications are referred to Uruguay for approval and take about 7 to 10 working days approx.
- Visa remains valid for 90 days from the date of issue and stay is granted on arrival at Uruguay airport as per Applicants’ request.
- After the visa approval comes, it can be stamped in one or two working days on the passport.
- Visa is issued free of charge.
Seamen Visa
Work Permit Visa
- The Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application for visa.
- One duly completed and filled visa form (photocopy is allowed).
- One passport-size photograph.
- The visa application should be enclosed with a covering letter from the Shipping Company in India.
- Indian seamen traveling on duty must carry the Letter of Guarantee from the shipping company and complete seamen documents.
- A letter of invitation from the shipping company should also be attached with the application form.
- Copy of Company Registration Certificate of the company in India.
- Application form should be submitted along with a Recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce or equivalent for company's authenticity recommending travel.
- Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
- Onward country visa (if applicable).
- All visa applications are referred to Uruguay for approval and take about 7 to 10 working days approx.
- Visa remains valid for 90 days from the date of issue and stay is granted on arrival at Uruguay airport as per Applicants’ request.
- After the visa approval comes, it can be stamped in one or two working days on the passport.
- Visa is issued free of charge.
Work Permit Visa
Find comprehensive information about the country you are visiting including its population to climate.
Name: The Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Location: South America
Time: IST (-) 8 1/2 hrs
Capital: Montevideo
Language: Spanish (official), Portunol, Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier)
Area: 176,215 sq kms
Population: 3,324,460 (July 2013 est.)
National Day: 25 Aug (Independence Day)
Currency: Uruguayo Peso (UYU) 1 = INR 2.78.
Climate: Uruguay enjoys a remarkably fine temperate climate, with mild summers and winters. Summer occurs from December to March and is the most pleasant time; while the climate during other seasons offers bright, sunny days with cool nights.
Holidays: Year 2014: 6 Jan - Epiphany, 3 Mar - Carnival, 17 Apr - Maundy Thursday, 18 Apr - Good Friday, 19 Apr - Landing of the 33 Patriots Day, 1 May - Labour Day, 18 May - Battle of Las Piedras, 19 Jun - Día del Nunca Más/José Gervasio Artigas's Birthday, 18 Jul - Constitution Day, 25 Aug - New Year's Day, 25 Aug - National Independence Day, 13 Oct - Día de la Raza, 2 Nov - All Souls' Day, 25 Dec - Christmas Day.
Airline Name: PLUNA (PU)
International Airports: Carrasco (Montevideo) (MVD)
Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.
New Delhi
Name:Embassy of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
Address:B-8/3, Vasant Vihar
City:New Delhi-110 057
Country:India
Telephone:2615 1991 / 1992 / 1993
Fax:2614 4306
Timings:Mon to Fri
Office Timings:0930 to 1730 hrs
Visa Timings:0930 to 1430 hrs
Email:uruind@vsnl.com
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings:1430 to 1730 hrs
Mumbai
Name:Honorary Consulate of Uruguay
Address:9th Floor, Nirmal Building, Nariman Point
City:Mumbai- 400021
Country:India
Telephone:022- 2285 4614, 14
Fax:022- 2285 4615
Email:uruguay.hcons@tcs.com
Territory Jurisdiction:No Territory Jurisdiction. All the Passports are sent to New Delhi for processing.
In this section, you can download the visa forms for the destination country according to your requirement and purpose of the tour. However, one must note that submission / acceptation of forms will subject to the visa rules and regulations of the country.
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