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GENERAL INFORMATION
National Context
Última actualización:
Public Health Emergency

The Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries declared a health emergency throughout the country at a press conference on February 14, 2023 due to the discovery of H5 Avian Influenza in Laguna Garzón, departments of Maldonado and Rocha.

Contact with birds sick with influenza can affect humans, so the population is urged to notify the presence of dead birds or those with nervous, digestive or respiratory symptoms. All movements within the national territory of backyard birds and birds that are not controlled through the Poultry Monitoring System are restricted.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

National Context
Última actualización:
National context

Health emergency, with a "responsible freedom" strategy. Decree Nº 93/020.

https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/decretos-originales/93-2020

It refers to the personal behaviors of the population, through compliance with protocols and other recommendations of the Ministry of Public Health.

Epidemiological situation
Última actualización:
Evolution of the Pandemic

For updated information, visit the following link.

Coronavirus National Plan.

Epidemiological situation
Última actualización:
Epidemiological situation

See link: https://migration.iom.int

Measures against COVID
Última actualización:
Sanitary measures.

The recommendation to adopt general biosafety measures is maintained :

Use of mouth cover, frequent hand hygiene, cover the nose when coughing and sneezing (with a disposable handkerchief or elbow fold), avoid close contact, check if you have symptoms (fever, cough and shortness of breath) request attention.

The use of a mask is mandatory for people with respiratory symptoms, health personnel with regular direct care to the public or patients, users who enter a health center and officials in charge of caring for vulnerable groups.

Resolution No. 720/022.

Measures against COVID
Última actualización:
Measures against COVID - 19

Sanitary measures.

 

 

Biosecurity measures are adopted:

Wearing masks, frequently washing hands, covering one's nose and mouth (with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow) when sneezing or coughing, avoiding close contact, distancing, checking for symptoms (fever, cough and difficulty breathing), seeking medical attention.

 

For  various activities obligatory protocols and seating capacities are approved: 

These are published on the web page of the Ministry of Public Health :

MSP - Recomendaciones y Protocolos. 

 

Activities are enabled

 . Opening of public shows, parties and social events, food courts in commercial premises, movie theaters, amateur sports.

 . Use of public transport.

. Return of presence in Education and Public Offices.

 

All complying with the protocols and statements approved by the Ministry of Public Health.

Decree Nº 199/021

 

TRAVELS
Travel » Entry restrictions
Última actualización:
Limitations for cross-border mobility.

restrictions:

For Nationals :

There are no restrictions for nationals.

Entry is authorized to nationals and resident foreigners who are experiencing the disease, meeting certain requirements. Decree No. 7/022.

For Foreigners, in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality. Yes, you must have health coverage or medical insurance, according to Decree No. 58/023 .

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Travel » Entry restrictions
Última actualización:
Limitations for cross-border mobility.

restrictions:

For Nationals :

There are no restrictions for nationals.

Entry is authorized to nationals and resident foreigners who are experiencing the disease, meeting certain requirements. Decree No. 7/022.

For Foreigners, in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality. Yes, you must have health coverage or medical insurance, according to Decree No. 58/023 .

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Travel » Entry restrictions
Última actualización:
Limitations for cross-border mobility.

restrictions:

For Nationals :

There are no restrictions for nationals.

Entry is authorized to nationals and resident foreigners who are experiencing the disease, meeting certain requirements. Decree No. 7/022.

For Foreigners, in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality. Yes, you must have health coverage or medical insurance, according to Decree No. 58/023 .

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Travel » Entry restrictions
Última actualización:
Entry restrictions

Limitations for cross-border mobility.

Nationals:

Even though the borders remain closed, there are no restrictions for nationals.

Decreto Nº 279/021.

Foreigners:

Foreigners have entry restrictions, exceptional cases:

a. Foreign persons residing in the country.

b. Aircraft crews and ship pilots.

c. Drivers affected by the international transport of goods, merchandise, correspondence, supplies and humanitarian and health aid.

d. Diplomats accredited to the Uruguayan government or to International Organizations based in the country.

e. Foreign people who benefit from a humanitarian or health corridor.

f. Brazilians who, demonstrating their border status, enter the Republic through the Uruguay - Brazil border and remain in the border city. 

g. Manifestly founded cases of international protection,

h. Duly justified situations of family reunification (with parents, spouses, partners, unmarried minor or elderly children with disabilities) or unforeseen humanitarian situations managed by the MRREE before the DNM.

i. Transitory income for labor, economic, business or judicial purposes.

j. Owners and holders of social shares or shares of legal persons and final beneficiaries of real estate located in the country, accompanied by their spouse or common-law partner and relatives of the first and second degree of consanguinity.

They must complete the form in Annex I, certify that they have received the single dose or both doses, as corresponds to the type of vaccine supplied, against the SARS CoV-2 virus approved by their country of origin, within the last six months prior to shipment. or arrival in the country and the respective waiting periods have been fulfilled to achieve effective immunity.

For more information enter the following link:

Procedures for entry authorizations.

Travel » Entry restrictions
Última actualización:
Entry restrictions

Limitations for cross-border mobility.

Nationals:

Even though the borders remain closed, there are no restrictions for nationals.

Decreto Nº 279/021.

Foreigners:

Foreigners have entry restrictions, exceptional cases:

a. Foreign persons residing in the country.

b. Aircraft crews and ship pilots.

c. Drivers affected by the international transport of goods, merchandise, correspondence, supplies and humanitarian and health aid.

d. Diplomats accredited to the Uruguayan government or to International Organizations based in the country.

e. Foreign people who benefit from a humanitarian or health corridor.

f. Brazilians who, demonstrating their border status, enter the Republic through the Uruguay - Brazil border and remain in the border city. 

g. Manifestly founded cases of international protection,

h. Duly justified situations of family reunification (with parents, spouses, partners, unmarried minor or elderly children with disabilities) or unforeseen humanitarian situations managed by the MRREE before the DNM.

i. Transitory income for labor, economic, business or judicial purposes.

j. Owners and holders of social shares or shares of legal persons and final beneficiaries of real estate located in the country, accompanied by their spouse or common-law partner and relatives of the first and second degree of consanguinity.

They must complete the form in Annex I, certify that they have received the single dose or both doses, as corresponds to the type of vaccine supplied, against the SARS CoV-2 virus approved by their country of origin, within the last six months prior to shipment. or arrival in the country and the respective waiting periods have been fulfilled to achieve effective immunity.

For more information enter the following link:

Procedures for entry authorizations.

Travel » Entry restrictions
Última actualización:
Entry restrictions

Limitations for cross-border mobility.

Nationals:

Even though the borders remain closed, there are no restrictions for nationals.

Decreto Nº 279/021.

Foreigners:

Foreigners have entry restrictions, exceptional cases:

a. Foreign persons residing in the country.

b. Aircraft crews and ship pilots.

c. Drivers affected by the international transport of goods, merchandise, correspondence, supplies and humanitarian and health aid.

d. Diplomats accredited to the Uruguayan government or to International Organizations based in the country.

e. Foreign people who benefit from a humanitarian or health corridor.

f. Brazilians who, demonstrating their border status, enter the Republic through the Uruguay - Brazil border and remain in the border city. 

g. Manifestly founded cases of international protection,

h. Duly justified situations of family reunification (with parents, spouses, partners, unmarried minor or elderly children with disabilities) or unforeseen humanitarian situations managed by the MRREE before the DNM.

i. Transitory income for labor, economic, business or judicial purposes.

j. Owners and holders of social shares or shares of legal persons and final beneficiaries of real estate located in the country, accompanied by their spouse or common-law partner and relatives of the first and second degree of consanguinity.

They must complete the form in Annex I, certify that they have received the single dose or both doses, as corresponds to the type of vaccine supplied, against the SARS CoV-2 virus approved by their country of origin, within the last six months prior to shipment. or arrival in the country and the respective waiting periods have been fulfilled to achieve effective immunity.

For more information enter the following link:

Procedures for entry authorizations.

Travel » Travel documents
Última actualización:
Documents required for entry.

Nationals : passport or identity card.

Nationals of Mercosur and associated countries : passport or identity card.

Other nationalities : passport.


Also VISA for those nationalities that are required.

Law No. 18,250

Migration Law. .



Visas: 

-Check here if your nationality requires a visa to enter the country. (List of Nationalities).

-In case your nationality requires a visa, enter here to learn about the different types of visas, the requirements to meet and the length of stay.(Types of visas, requirements and length of stay).

Travel » Travel documents
Última actualización:
Documents required for entry.

Nationals : passport or identity card.

Nationals of Mercosur and associated countries : passport or identity card.

Other nationalities : passport.


Also VISA for those nationalities that are required.

Law No. 18,250

Migration Law. .



Visas: 

-Check here if your nationality requires a visa to enter the country. (List of Nationalities).

-In case your nationality requires a visa, enter here to learn about the different types of visas, the requirements to meet and the length of stay.(Types of visas, requirements and length of stay).

Travel » Travel documents
Última actualización:
Documents required for entry.

Nationals : passport or identity card.

Nationals of Mercosur and associated countries : passport or identity card.

Other nationalities : passport.


Also VISA for those nationalities that are required.

Law No. 18,250

Migration Law. .



Visas: 

-Check here if your nationality requires a visa to enter the country. (List of Nationalities).

-In case your nationality requires a visa, enter here to learn about the different types of visas, the requirements to meet and the length of stay.(Types of visas, requirements and length of stay).

Travel » Travel documents
Última actualización:
Travel

Travel Documents.

National: passport or identity card.

MERCOSUR Nationals and associated countries: passport or identity card.

Ley Nº 18.250.

Other nationalities: passport. Also, a visa for the nationalities required.

Nationalities to which Uruguay requests a visa for entry.

Travel » Travel documents
Última actualización:
Travel

Travel Documents.

National: passport or identity card.

MERCOSUR Nationals and associated countries: passport or identity card.

Ley Nº 18.250.

Other nationalities: passport. Also, a visa for the nationalities required.

Nationalities to which Uruguay requests a visa for entry.

Travel » Travel documents
Última actualización:
Travel

Travel Documents.

National: passport or identity card.

MERCOSUR Nationals and associated countries: passport or identity card.

Ley Nº 18.250.

Other nationalities: passport. Also, a visa for the nationalities required.

Nationalities to which Uruguay requests a visa for entry.

Travel » Enabled Entry Points
Última actualización:
Operational Entry Steps.

Aerial:

Aeropuerto Gral Cesáreo L. Berisso (Aeropuerto de Carrasco).
Aeropuerto de Laguna del Sauce;
Aeropuerto Angel Adami (Melilla).

Terrestrial:

Puente de la Concordia;
Puente Bella Unión;
Control de Chuy;
Puente Internacional Libertador Gral.San Martín;
Control de Rio Branco;
Control de Aceguá;
Puente General José G.Artigas;
Control de Rivera (Siñeriz);
Puente Salto Grande.

Maritime:

Puerto de Montevideo;
Puerto de Nueva Palmira;
Puerto de Carmelo;
Puerto de Colonia;
Puerto de Piriápolis;
Puerto de Punta del Este;

 

Important: When you start the online procedure for the exceptional income, the points enabled for the income are displayed, which must be selected.
Updated information provided by the DNM.

 

Travel » Enabled Entry Points
Última actualización:
Operational Entry Steps.

Aerial:

Aeropuerto Gral Cesáreo L. Berisso (Aeropuerto de Carrasco).
Aeropuerto de Laguna del Sauce;
Aeropuerto Angel Adami (Melilla).

Terrestrial:

Puente de la Concordia;
Puente Bella Unión;
Control de Chuy;
Puente Internacional Libertador Gral.San Martín;
Control de Rio Branco;
Control de Aceguá;
Puente General José G.Artigas;
Control de Rivera (Siñeriz);
Puente Salto Grande.

Maritime:

Puerto de Montevideo;
Puerto de Nueva Palmira;
Puerto de Carmelo;
Puerto de Colonia;
Puerto de Piriápolis;
Puerto de Punta del Este;

 

Important: When you start the online procedure for the exceptional income, the points enabled for the income are displayed, which must be selected.
Updated information provided by the DNM.

 

Travel » Enabled Entry Points
Última actualización:
Operational Entry Steps.

Aerial:

Aeropuerto Gral Cesáreo L. Berisso (Aeropuerto de Carrasco).
Aeropuerto de Laguna del Sauce;
Aeropuerto Angel Adami (Melilla).

Terrestrial:

Puente de la Concordia;
Puente Bella Unión;
Control de Chuy;
Puente Internacional Libertador Gral.San Martín;
Control de Rio Branco;
Control de Aceguá;
Puente General José G.Artigas;
Control de Rivera (Siñeriz);
Puente Salto Grande.

Maritime:

Puerto de Montevideo;
Puerto de Nueva Palmira;
Puerto de Carmelo;
Puerto de Colonia;
Puerto de Piriápolis;
Puerto de Punta del Este;

 

Important: When you start the online procedure for the exceptional income, the points enabled for the income are displayed, which must be selected.
Updated information provided by the DNM.

 

Travel » Enabled Entry Points
Última actualización:
Enabled entry points

Air:

Gral Cesáreo L. Berisso Airport (Carrasco Airport).
Laguna del Sauce Airport;
Angel Adami Airport (Melilla)
 

Land:

Concordia Bridge;
Bella Unión Bridge;
Chuy Check Point;
Libertador Gral.San Martín International Bridge;
Rio Branco Check Point;
Aceguá Check Point;
General José G.Artigas Bridge;
Rivera Check Point (Siñeriz);
Salto Grande Check Point.

Sea:

Montevideo Port;
Nueva Palmira Port;
Carmelo Port;
Colonia Port;
Piriápolis Port;
Punta del Este Port.

Important: When the online process for exceptional entry is initiated, the points enabled for entry are displayed and must be selected. 
Information updated and provided by the National Migration Directorate (DNM).

Travel » Enabled Entry Points
Última actualización:
Enabled entry points

Air:

Gral Cesáreo L. Berisso Airport (Carrasco Airport).
Laguna del Sauce Airport;
Angel Adami Airport (Melilla)
 

Land:

Concordia Bridge;
Bella Unión Bridge;
Chuy Check Point;
Libertador Gral.San Martín International Bridge;
Rio Branco Check Point;
Aceguá Check Point;
General José G.Artigas Bridge;
Rivera Check Point (Siñeriz);
Salto Grande Check Point.

Sea:

Montevideo Port;
Nueva Palmira Port;
Carmelo Port;
Colonia Port;
Piriápolis Port;
Punta del Este Port.

Important: When the online process for exceptional entry is initiated, the points enabled for entry are displayed and must be selected. 
Information updated and provided by the National Migration Directorate (DNM).

Travel » Enabled Entry Points
Última actualización:
Enabled entry points

Air:

Gral Cesáreo L. Berisso Airport (Carrasco Airport).
Laguna del Sauce Airport;
Angel Adami Airport (Melilla)
 

Land:

Concordia Bridge;
Bella Unión Bridge;
Chuy Check Point;
Libertador Gral.San Martín International Bridge;
Rio Branco Check Point;
Aceguá Check Point;
General José G.Artigas Bridge;
Rivera Check Point (Siñeriz);
Salto Grande Check Point.

Sea:

Montevideo Port;
Nueva Palmira Port;
Carmelo Port;
Colonia Port;
Piriápolis Port;
Punta del Este Port.

Important: When the online process for exceptional entry is initiated, the points enabled for entry are displayed and must be selected. 
Information updated and provided by the National Migration Directorate (DNM).

Travel » Restrictions on internal mobility
Última actualización:
There are no limitations on internal transfers

No restrictions .

The declaration of health emergency has been lifted.

Decree No. 106/022.

Travel » Restrictions on internal mobility
Última actualización:
There are no limitations on internal transfers

No restrictions .

The declaration of health emergency has been lifted.

Decree No. 106/022.

Travel » Restrictions on internal mobility
Última actualización:
There are no limitations on internal transfers

No restrictions .

The declaration of health emergency has been lifted.

Decree No. 106/022.

Travel » Restrictions on internal mobility
Última actualización:
Restrictions on internal mobility

 

Without restrictions.

There are no internal human mobility restrictions, neither for entry into the 19 departments in the country.
It is required to comply with approved protocols

 

Recomendaciones MSP.

Travel » Restrictions on internal mobility
Última actualización:
Restrictions on internal mobility

 

Without restrictions.

There are no internal human mobility restrictions, neither for entry into the 19 departments in the country.
It is required to comply with approved protocols

 

Recomendaciones MSP.

Travel » Restrictions on internal mobility
Última actualización:
Restrictions on internal mobility

 

Without restrictions.

There are no internal human mobility restrictions, neither for entry into the 19 departments in the country.
It is required to comply with approved protocols

 

Recomendaciones MSP.

HEALTH AND SECURITY
Requirements
Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información
Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Requirements
Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información
Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Requirements
Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información
Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Access to health services
Última actualización:
Health care.

Foreigners with or without residency procedures can join ASSE (Administration of State Health Services).

Those with residence pending and without formal coverage, through a free affiliation.

Its validity will be subject to the validity of the date of the residence process.
You must submit a photocopy of the identification document, proof of income and residence paperwork.

They have the right to comprehensive health care free of charge in any of the ASSE health services. It is universal in scope.
They do not pay orders or tickets, for any reason for your attention.

Those without residence procedures (spouse, legal partner and children without residence procedures) may join by paying an ASSE Fee.
They must present a photocopy of the identification document. They have the right to comprehensive health care free of charge in any of the ASSE health services. They do not pay orders or tickets.

Membership is at any of the service posts: Fee memberships only at headquarters: Calle Cerro Largo 1816 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Montevideo).
The rest in any position of affiliations at the country level.
Also electronic affiliation, completing electronic affiliation form, culminating in person. Inquiries by phone (+598) 24007033 or electronically by entering the "inquiry form".

http://afiliaciones.asse.com.uy/preguntas-frecuentes#:~:text=Puedes%20afiliarte%20en%20cualquiera%20de,de%208%20a%2017%20hs.

Assistance Centers.

Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información
Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Access to health services
Última actualización:
Health care.

Foreigners with or without residency procedures can join ASSE (Administration of State Health Services).

Those with residence pending and without formal coverage, through a free affiliation.

Its validity will be subject to the validity of the date of the residence process.
You must submit a photocopy of the identification document, proof of income and residence paperwork.

They have the right to comprehensive health care free of charge in any of the ASSE health services. It is universal in scope.
They do not pay orders or tickets, for any reason for your attention.

Those without residence procedures (spouse, legal partner and children without residence procedures) may join by paying an ASSE Fee.
They must present a photocopy of the identification document. They have the right to comprehensive health care free of charge in any of the ASSE health services. They do not pay orders or tickets.

Membership is at any of the service posts: Fee memberships only at headquarters: Calle Cerro Largo 1816 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Montevideo).
The rest in any position of affiliations at the country level.
Also electronic affiliation, completing electronic affiliation form, culminating in person. Inquiries by phone (+598) 24007033 or electronically by entering the "inquiry form".

http://afiliaciones.asse.com.uy/preguntas-frecuentes#:~:text=Puedes%20afiliarte%20en%20cualquiera%20de,de%208%20a%2017%20hs.

Assistance Centers.

Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información
Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Access to health services
Última actualización:
Health care.

Foreigners with or without residency procedures can join ASSE (Administration of State Health Services).

Those with residence pending and without formal coverage, through a free affiliation.

Its validity will be subject to the validity of the date of the residence process.
You must submit a photocopy of the identification document, proof of income and residence paperwork.

They have the right to comprehensive health care free of charge in any of the ASSE health services. It is universal in scope.
They do not pay orders or tickets, for any reason for your attention.

Those without residence procedures (spouse, legal partner and children without residence procedures) may join by paying an ASSE Fee.
They must present a photocopy of the identification document. They have the right to comprehensive health care free of charge in any of the ASSE health services. They do not pay orders or tickets.

Membership is at any of the service posts: Fee memberships only at headquarters: Calle Cerro Largo 1816 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Montevideo).
The rest in any position of affiliations at the country level.
Also electronic affiliation, completing electronic affiliation form, culminating in person. Inquiries by phone (+598) 24007033 or electronically by entering the "inquiry form".

http://afiliaciones.asse.com.uy/preguntas-frecuentes#:~:text=Puedes%20afiliarte%20en%20cualquiera%20de,de%208%20a%2017%20hs.

Assistance Centers.

Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información
Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Access to health services
Última actualización:
Access to health services

Foreigners with or without a residence application can register with the State Health Services Administration (ASSE in Spanish).

Foreigners whose residence is being processed and who do not have formal coverage can register free of charge. 

The validity of their registration shall be subject to the validity of the residence application date.
A photocopy of their identity document, proof of entry and residence application must be submitted.

They are entitled to free comprehensive health care in any of the ASSE health care services. Its scope is universal.
They do not pay for prescriptions or bills for any health-related expense.

Those without a residence application (spouse, legal cohabitant and children without residence applications) may register by paying an ASSE fee. 
A photocopy of their identity document must be submitted. They are entitled to free comprehensive health care in any of the ASSE health care services. 

They do not pay for prescriptions or bills.

Registration can be made at any service centre: registrations with fees only at the head office: calle Cerro Largo 1816 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm (Montevideo).  The others at any registration office in the country. 
Registration can also be made online, filling in an electronic registration form, and completing the process in person. Questions calling (+598) 24007033 or, online, clicking "enquiry form".

http://afiliaciones.asse.com.uy/solicitud-de-afiliacion

Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información
Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Access to health services
Última actualización:
Access to health services

Foreigners with or without a residence application can register with the State Health Services Administration (ASSE in Spanish).

Foreigners whose residence is being processed and who do not have formal coverage can register free of charge. 

The validity of their registration shall be subject to the validity of the residence application date.
A photocopy of their identity document, proof of entry and residence application must be submitted.

They are entitled to free comprehensive health care in any of the ASSE health care services. Its scope is universal.
They do not pay for prescriptions or bills for any health-related expense.

Those without a residence application (spouse, legal cohabitant and children without residence applications) may register by paying an ASSE fee. 
A photocopy of their identity document must be submitted. They are entitled to free comprehensive health care in any of the ASSE health care services. 

They do not pay for prescriptions or bills.

Registration can be made at any service centre: registrations with fees only at the head office: calle Cerro Largo 1816 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm (Montevideo).  The others at any registration office in the country. 
Registration can also be made online, filling in an electronic registration form, and completing the process in person. Questions calling (+598) 24007033 or, online, clicking "enquiry form".

http://afiliaciones.asse.com.uy/solicitud-de-afiliacion

Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

Ver más información
Tipo de frontera

Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

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Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

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Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

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Access to health services
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Access to health services

Foreigners with or without a residence application can register with the State Health Services Administration (ASSE in Spanish).

Foreigners whose residence is being processed and who do not have formal coverage can register free of charge. 

The validity of their registration shall be subject to the validity of the residence application date.
A photocopy of their identity document, proof of entry and residence application must be submitted.

They are entitled to free comprehensive health care in any of the ASSE health care services. Its scope is universal.
They do not pay for prescriptions or bills for any health-related expense.

Those without a residence application (spouse, legal cohabitant and children without residence applications) may register by paying an ASSE fee. 
A photocopy of their identity document must be submitted. They are entitled to free comprehensive health care in any of the ASSE health care services. 

They do not pay for prescriptions or bills.

Registration can be made at any service centre: registrations with fees only at the head office: calle Cerro Largo 1816 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm (Montevideo).  The others at any registration office in the country. 
Registration can also be made online, filling in an electronic registration form, and completing the process in person. Questions calling (+598) 24007033 or, online, clicking "enquiry form".

http://afiliaciones.asse.com.uy/solicitud-de-afiliacion

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Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

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Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

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Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

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Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información
Sanitary corridor.

A health corridor is created for nationals or foreigners residing in the country, who are experiencing the COVID-19 disease abroad and intend to enter the country in a private vehicle.

They must prove a positive result of the SARS-COVID-19-2 virus detection test (by molecular biology technique PCR-RT or antigen) , carried out a maximum of 7 (seven) days before entering the country and complete the Affidavit at the border post.

For more information, consult the additional one that is provided.

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Aerial

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Maritime

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

Ver más información

Land

Vaccination certificate and PCR are not necessary

In accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 55/023 issued on February 16, 2023, all sanitary provisions that establish requirements for entry into the national territory are repealed. Neither vaccination certificates nor the presentation of test results will be requested from travelers, whatever their age or nationality.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

Preventive Social Isolation (only in exceptions)

Preventive social isolation must not be complied with upon admission, with exceptions.

To know the cases, consult the additional information provided.

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Integración

Nacionales de MERCOSUR

Regularization

Regularization Mechanisms.

All persons who are in an irregular migratory situation may obtain regularity through the following mechanisms:

  1. Requesting temporary or permanent residence, complying with the requirements and formalities specified in the same subcategory, type: residency in the receiving country, regardless of their immigration status. We refer to the information provided.

Regulatory basis:

https://www.mercosur.int/documento/acuerdo-residencia-nacionales-estados-partes-mercosur-bolivia-chile/

Art.29 literal i.

https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/leyes-originales/18250-2008

  1. For cases in which the person is in a special situation of vulnerability, for which it is not possible to meet the requirements for processing permanent residence, they may request assistance from the Ministry of Social Development, a process during which, assessed your situation and accepted it, you will be granted an identity document, which will regularize it.

It is valid for 6 months, extendable only once for the same period, in which, with the respective social report, the competent immigration authority will initiate the process of permanent residence.

  1. Place of management.

Ministry of Social Development. Department of Migrants – consultations.

  1. Digital platforms for such purposes.

https://www.gub.uy/tramites/departamento-migrantes-mides

  1. Requirements.

Submit an application and report in writing all the steps taken in the different Organizations to obtain the necessary documentation to meet the requirements for residence and information required by the Ministry of Social Development.

  1. Normative foundations.

https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/decrees/118-2018

Filing

Mercosur Temporary Residence abroad : this alternative is not foreseen, the residences are managed before the National Directorate of Migration, Central Office or in the Interior Inspectorates of the country.

Law No. 18,250

Decree No. 394/009

Mercosur Permanent Residence abroad: In response to the emergency situation due to the pandemic, you should consult the country's Consulates abroad if they are starting these procedures.

The appointment request is made by contacting the consular office directly or by email. Consular map.

In this case, accompany the required documentation to the email. Appear at the hearing with the documentation, original and copy.

The procedure continues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, requesting an appointment online, attaching the required documents, presenting the original and a copy on the date set with them.

The residency process is free of charge.

Procedure.

For the initiation of the residence is requested :

. Valid identity document and in good condition.

.Certificate of valid criminal record of the country or countries of residence of the last 5 years where he/she stayed for a period greater than 6 months.

. Proof of address in the country where the procedure will begin.

Persons under 18 years of age and those declared legally incompetent must attend accompanied by their legal representatives.

. Valid identity document and in good condition.

. They must present proof of the birth certificate.

. Identity document of the parents, valid and in good condition.

. Residence authorization signed by both parents.

. With deceased father: present testimony of death certificate.

. With guardian: testimony of sentence that accredits it as such.

. Proof of address in the country where the procedure will begin.

Formalities : The certificates and testimony legalized or apostilled in legal form as the case may be, the provisions of Law No. 19,670 art.112 being applicable, as well as translated into Spanish when appropriate (with the exception of Brazil Law No. 18224), according to the regulations in force.

For more information, go to the link provided.

Requirements.

Law No. 19,254

Decree No. 312/015

Temporary residence in the receiving country:

It is managed before the National Directorate of Migration, Central Office in the Department of Montevideo, or in the Interior Inspectorates of the country.

To start the process, you must request a date through the web page that is provided or write to the email mentioned below.

Procedure.

It has a cost.

Validity: it will have a duration of up to two years, renewable for the same period only once. The renewal must be requested within 90 days before its expiration, contact through the mail box: dnm-residenciastemporarias@minterior.gub.uy , within the country communicate by telephone, according to the detail that appears in the link that is provided.

Requirements:

. a passport photo;

. original identity document with which you entered the country or registration certificate issued by the corresponding Consulate in Uruguay;

. current vaccination certificate, issued by a vaccination center in Uruguay;

. current occupational health card, issued by public or private health service providers, authorized by the Ministry of Public Health;

. Certificate of judicial, criminal or police record at the national level of the country or countries where you have resided for the last 5 years where you stayed for a period greater than 6 months. (Requirement for people over 18 years of age);

. birth certificate and proof of civil status when appropriate, according to the different personal situations of the applicant, and/or nationalization or naturalization certificate, if applicable.

Submit original documentation, which is scanned at the immigration offices and returned.

For people under 18 years of age:

In this case, in addition to complying with providing the birth certificate, with less than 1 year of issue at the time of being presented to the Migration Offices, it will exclusively require the express authorization of the parents to settle in Uruguay, which may be carried out in person before said offices or before the Uruguayan Consulates.

If it is granted by power of attorney, it must first be formalized by a professional Uruguayan notary public.

Authorizations from abroad will be valid for 6 months from their issue.

If the minor is not going to reside with any of his parents, it must be established by them, who is or are the responsible adults, who must sign the residence application.

Formalities : All documentation that comes from abroad must be legalized or apostilled, as well as translated into Spanish when appropriate (with the exception of Brazil Law No. 18224), in accordance with current regulations, see Law No. 19,670 art.112.

For more information see the link provided.

Requirements.

Permanent residence in the receiving country:

It begins in the Department of Residences of the MRREE with headquarters in the Department of Montevideo.

You must request an agenda via the internet and then continue the process in person. Accompany the required documentation and then submit it with the originals and a copy on the date provided.

Procedure.

The validity is indefinite if the conditions for which they were admitted in that capacity are not distorted or when they are absent from the country for more than three years.

It has no cost.

Requirements :

. Identity document from the country of origin, valid and in good condition.

. Current criminal record certificate from the country or countries of residence for the last 5 years where you stayed for a period greater than 6 months or certificate of migratory movements issued by the National Directorate of Migration if you reside in Uruguay for more than 5 years.

. Uruguayan vaccination certificate.

Persons under 18 years of age and persons declared legally incompetent , attend with their legal representatives and submit:

. Identity document from the country of origin, valid and in good condition.

. Valid identity document and in good condition of the parents.

. Evidence of the birth certificate.

. Residence authorization signed by both parents. It may be granted before any Uruguayan Consulate or issued in a public deed or private document with notarial certification granted abroad, with legalization or apostille, translation by a Uruguayan translator, if applicable, and protocolized by a Uruguayan notary public and granted in the last year. If the minor is not going to reside with the parents, it must be established in the authorization that the adult is responsible for him/her in the country.

. With deceased father: present testimony of death certificate.

. With guardian: Testimony of sentence that accredits it as such.

. Uruguayan vaccination certificate.

Formalities : Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled (except criminal record certificates that can be validated online) Law No. 19,670 art.112, and translated if applicable, Law No. 18,224.

It is not required to process a temporary residence first and then access the definitive one, taking into consideration the intention of permanence, the person can start one or the other directly.

  • Nationals of Venezuela are contemplated for the granting of these categories of residences.

For more information, see the link provided:

Requirements.

Law No. 19,254

Decree No. 312/015

Nacionales de otros países

Regularization

Regularization mechanisms.

All persons who are in an irregular migratory situation may obtain regularity through the following mechanisms:

. Requesting temporary or permanent residence, complying with the requirements and formalities specified in the same subcategory, regardless of their immigration status. We refer to the information provided.

Art.29 literal i.

Law No. 18,250.

. For cases in which the person is in a special situation of vulnerability, for which it is not possible to meet the requirements for processing permanent residence, they may request assistance from the Ministry of Social Development, a process during which, assessed your situation and accepted it, you will be granted an identity document, which will regularize it.

It is valid for 6 months, extendable only once for the same period, in which, with the respective social report, the competent immigration authority will initiate the process of permanent residence.

  1. Place of management.

Ministry of Social Development. Department of Migrants – consultations.

  1. Digital platforms for such purposes.

https://www.gub.uy/tramites/departamento-migrantes-mides

  1. Requirements.

Submit an application and report in writing all the steps taken in the different Organizations to obtain the necessary documentation to comply with the requirements for residence and information required by the Ministry of Social Development.

Decree No. 118/018

Filing

Temporary residence in the host country:

It is the procedure that must be carried out by all foreign citizens who decide to settle in Uruguay temporarily for a period of not less than 180 days and a maximum of two years (extendable) according to the cause that gives rise to their admission as temporary.

It is managed before the DNM, Central Office in the Department of Montevideo, or in the Provinces of the interior of the country.

To request a hearing for the Procedure, you must schedule it through the page provided:

Select procedure.

You must appear on the day of the appointment in person, with the required documentation.

It has cost.

Validity: maximum of 2 years, depending on the cause that gives rise to its admission as temporary, extendable. (Art. 11 Decree 394/009).

The request must be submitted within 90 days prior to its expiration, through the email dnm-residenciastemporarias@minterior.gub.uy

Requirements:

  1. Identity document - original of the identity document with which you entered the country.
  2. A passport photo.
  3. CURRENT health card: Occupational health card, issued by public or private health service providers, authorized by the Ministry of Public Health.
  4. CURRENT Vaccination Certificate: Decree 136/2018: You must provide a certificate issued by a Uruguayan vaccination center, which certifies that the foreigner complies with the Uruguayan vaccination scheme (it must contain the validity of the same in the field

“DATE MUST RETURN”).

  1. Prove that you have the activity that gives rise to your admission as a Resident

Temporary.

  1. Criminal record of the country of origin and the country where you resided for the last 5 years

before entering Uruguay (legalized or apostilled by that country) and translated into

Spanish (if applicable). For over 18 years.

  1. Letterhead specifying the activity that it develops and the term of

hiring by the employer, indicating monthly remuneration if applicable or mode of maintenance. Said letter must be accompanied by a notarial certificate where all the data of the company is accredited, according to the legal nature of the same or Nominated Labor History issued by the BPS.

STUDENTS: Prove said quality through an official certificate from the educational institution -in the case of being a private institute, it will be accompanied by a notarial certification of the existence of the institute, and its comptroller. In addition, you must prove means of livelihood, which must be sufficient for your maintenance. If you do not have your own means of livelihood: You can contribute the means of livelihood of a family member, having to prove said link. If the means of livelihood come from abroad, provide a notarial certificate stating the money received from abroad, detailing the amount, place where the transfer is received, and the relationship of the person who makes the same. This type of residence is granted for up to one year, extendable for equal periods, not exceeding two years of the total degree.

RELIGIOUS: Religious belonging to churches, orders or congregations recognized in the country, who come to develop activities of their own worship, teaching or assistance. They must present a certificate issued by the congregation or church to which they belong on letterhead, establishing the activities to be carried out by the petitioners, the duration of their mission and proof of support. To this, a notarial certification will be attached where the legal personality and other data corresponding to the Civil Association are accredited.

MINORS: In the case of a foreigner under 18 years of age, in addition to meeting the above requirements, with the exception of 6, they will require the express authorization of the parents to settle in Uruguay and the duly legalized or apostilled birth certificate and, if applicable, translated, which may not have been issued for more than one year at the time of initiating the process. In the event that the authorization comes from abroad by means of a power of attorney, it must previously be formalized by a Uruguayan notary public, for its presentation. Authorizations from abroad or those made before the Uruguayan Consulates will be valid for 6 months from their issuance. If the minor is not going to reside with any of his parents, it must be established by them, who is or are the responsible adults who will take care of him in the country, who must sign the residence application.

To consider:

• In addition to the detailed mandatory requirements, the National Directorate of Migration has the power to obtain the opinions of other State agencies that it deems appropriate before resolving the request for temporary residence.

• In the case of married couples, they must prove the link by presenting the corresponding marriage certificate.

• If the manager does not speak Spanish, he must come with an interpreter.

• In all cases of renewal of Temporary Residences, the appearance of the interested party will be required in order to present their request and provide the documentation that proves their stay in the country.

Formalities :

Any foreign document submitted to be added to the file must necessarily be apostilled or legalized (according to the provisions of Law No. 15,441) and translated into Spanish by a Uruguayan public translator, with the exception of those issued by Brazil.

Requirements link.

Information.

Temporary residence for a period of less than 6 months:

It is managed online before the DNM.

Manage.

Requirements.

  • Accredit the activity that gives rise to your request and the date of its termination by means of a letter on the Institution's letterhead, which must also be accompanied by a notarial certificate that certifies the complete data of the Institution or company.
  • Copy of the identity document of the manager or the travel document to enter the country.

Once approved, a certificate will be issued for the granting of a Provisional Identity Sheet.

(Art. 8 Decree No. 394/009).

Permanent residence in the receiving country.

It is the procedure that a foreign citizen with the intention of residing permanently in the country must carry out to regularize their migratory situation in Uruguay.

It is managed before the DNM, Central Office in the Department of Montevideo, or in the Provinces of the interior of the country.

Applicants can apply directly to change the category from non-resident to resident through this type of residence, without the need to have a previous residence in Uruguay.

To request a hearing for the Procedure, in the Central Office or in the Provinces of the interior of the country, it must be scheduled through the website:

https://www.gub.uy/tramites/residencia-legal

On the day of the appointment, you must appear in person, with the required documentation. Once the procedure has begun, a representative may be designated for consultation and subsequent continuation of the same.

It has cost.

Validity: indefinite as long as the conditions for which they were granted are not distorted, or when they are absent from the country for more than three years. (Art.10 Decree 394/009).

Requirements:

A passport photo. (EXCLUSIVE)

Identity document (EXCLUDING) - Original of the identity document with which you entered the country. If the country requires a visa to enter Uruguay, it must be valid in accordance with the provisions of Decree 356/18 (exclusive requirement)

Beef of vaccines CURRENT Decree 136/2018: You must provide a certificate issued by a vaccination center in Uruguay, which certifies that the foreigner complies with the Uruguayan vaccination scheme.


Criminal Record Certificate duly legalized or apostilled and translated (except for Brazil, which does not require a translation) from the country of origin and from the countries where you resided for the last five years (for a period equal to or greater than 6 months). Only for over 18 years.
If you were born in the United States, you can go to Interpol in Montevideo to have your fingerprints taken, so that said office can ask the FBI for the background certificate.
The Criminal Record certificate valid for the present management must have a national scope, since the state, departmental and provincial ones are not valid.
A certificate issued by the Consulate of the country from which the background information is required, accredited to the Uruguayan Government, will also be valid.

CURRENT health card. Occupational Health Card, issued by public or private health service providers, authorized by the Ministry of Public Health.

Livelihoods: (most frequent options)

Employee of a legal person: The interested party must prove the perception of a nominal monthly income, which must be sufficient for his maintenance. Said circumstance may be proven by presenting any of the following documents:

Notarial certificate of income: stating the nominal monthly remuneration received and the position held, and legal controller of the company (capable and current legal status, company term, registration with BPS and DGI, object or business, fiscal and incorporated address, representation of the company and validity of said positions, compliance with Law 17904, 18930 and 19484).


Employee of a natural person (eg domestic service): The interested party must prove the receipt of a nominal monthly income, which must be sufficient for their maintenance. Said circumstance may be proven by presenting any of the following documents: Notarial certificate stating the employment relationship, name and nationality of the employer (if she is a foreigner, she must clarify the legal situation in the country of the employer), address where she works services, nominal monthly salary received and registration number with the BPS.

Work history of the Social Security Bank.

Independent worker (sole proprietorship) and their employees: You must prove the receipt of a nominal monthly income, which must be sufficient for your maintenance. Said circumstance may be proven by presenting:

▪ Notarial certificate of income, which certifies name, line of business, fiscal and incorporated address, BPS, DGI, nationality of the holder and/or employer -in case of being a foreigner, clarify what the legal situation is in the country of the same.

▪ Accounting Certificate of income received monthly, containing the company data, as detailed in the previous paragraph.

Entrepreneur, Shareholder (SA, SRL, etc.): You must justify said quality and the monthly income you receive for your activity, by means of a notarial certificate that includes the full comptroller of the company (capable and current legal status, social term, registration with BPS and DGI, object or line of business, fiscal and incorporated domicile, representation of the company and validity of said positions, compliance with Law 17904, 18930 and 19484).

Annuity, retiree and pensioner abroad: Submit a notarial certificate stating said quality, concept of income, nominal monthly amount and how Uruguay is perceived.

Retired in Uruguay: present a copy and original of the last collection receipt from the public entity.

Mood of Permanence: Which will be evaluated.

Birth certificate: It will be required in an exclusive way when the manager is under 18 years of age, it may not be issued for more than one year at the time of starting the process, which must be duly legalized or apostilled and, if required, translated. It will also be necessary when it is necessary to prove a link between those involved in the file.

Take into account that the National Directorate of Civil Identification will require the birth certificate for all the managers in order to grant the corresponding identity card.

Marriage certificate: It will only be required in order to prove the bond if necessary .

Children and adolescents: In addition to meeting requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, they will exclusively require the express authorization of the parents to settle in Uruguay. In the event that it is not given in person, if it comes from abroad by means of a power of attorney, it must first be formalized by a Uruguayan notary public.

Authorizations from abroad or those made before the Uruguayan Consulates will be valid for 6 months from their issuance.

You must also, from the age of 4, prove student quality, by presenting the corresponding study certificate from the educational institution.

If the NNA is not going to reside with any of his parents, it must be established by them, who is or are the responsible adults who will take care of him in the country, who must sign the residence application.

Important :

In case of NOT presenting the documents required as exclusionary requirements or attending the scheduled hearing after hours, the process initiated online will expire, losing the shift and the payment made.

In Montevideo: To provide documentation in procedures already started, to be notified about it and/or to manage re-entry permits, the day and time must be requested through the toll-free line 0800 1513, Residences option and later, the consultation option for procedures already started.

In Provinces: Communicate by telephone, to the detailed telephone numbers of each Province

If you do not speak Spanish, you must bring an interpreter. (Exclusive)

Other data of interest:

In the case of being concubines, the provisions of Law No. 18,246 (Concubinary Union) must be complied with.

Any foreign document submitted to be added to the file must necessarily be apostilled or legalized (according to the provisions of Law No. 15,441) and translated into Spanish by a Uruguayan public translator, with the exception of those issued by Brazil.

Mood of permanence: Art 26 and 27 of the Civil Code, will be the legal basis to analyze it.

In the event that during the course of the process the manager leaves Uruguay for a period of more than six months, he must present a Criminal Record Certificate from the country in which he stayed.

Formalities:

Any foreign document presented to be added to the file must necessarily be apostilled or legalized by the corresponding Uruguayan Consulate and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uruguay (according to the provisions of Law No. 15441).

Any foreign document that is not written in Spanish must be translated by a Uruguayan public translator (Law No. 15441 art. 6) or certificate of concordance, with the exception of documents of Brazilian origin in accordance with the provisions of Law No. °18224 and of those translations that are made in the Uruguayan Consulates in the country of origin of the document. The document must be presented accompanied by the corresponding translation with a professional stamp.

Information.

Law No. 18,250 and Decree No. 009.

Requisitos de Ingreso/Egreso para Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes (NNAs)

NNAs acompañados con ambos representantes legales

People under 18 years of age will be asked to leave Uruguay with a valid travel document and the following requirements:

In the case of children and adolescents of Uruguayan or foreign nationality with legal residence or in process and those who, without being so, have been found to have resided in the country for more than a year and who leave Uruguay in the company of their legal representatives, they must accredit the link in the migratory exit control, presenting the birth certificate of the NNA with validity of less than 1 year.

Decree No. 394/009. Article 18

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NNAs acompañados con un representante legal

Persons under the age of 18 are considered such.

A valid travel document and the following requirements will be required:

In the case of children and adolescents of Uruguayan or foreign nationality with legal residence or in process and those who, without being so, have been found to have resided in the country for more than a year and who leave Uruguay in the company of a legal representative and without a passport. In order to leave Uruguay, they will be required to have a minor's permit granted by the other legal representative, processed before the offices of the DNM, and must prove the link to authorize the respective permit.

It is possible to process it online, a link is provided:

Minor Permit.

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NNAs no acompañados

Reference is made to those children and adolescents who are not traveling in the company of their legal representatives.

Legal representative: person who exercises parental responsibility.

Persons under the age of 18 are considered such. In all cases, a valid travel document is required and what is detailed.

In the case of children and adolescents of Uruguayan or foreign nationality with legal residence or in process and those who, without being so, have been found to have resided in the country for more than a year, in order to graduate, they will require express authorization from their legal representatives, through the presentation of a minor's permit .

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