Business & investor visas
Uruguayan Business Visa
A consular visa for nationals who require one to enter Uruguay for business, investment or commercial exchange, obtained in advance from a consulate.
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Business visa validity/duration and fee amounts are not confirmed by the official pages reviewed; verify with the issuing consulate.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Uruguay government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Visa de Negocios
- Route type
- Consular entry visa (business)
- Where to apply
- Uruguayan consulate abroad
- Processing time
- At least 20 business days for migration authorisation
Who it is for
- Visa-required nationals travelling for business, investment or commercial exchange
- People invited by a Uruguayan company, organisation or public entity
Requirements
- Invitation letter with a copy of both sides of the Uruguayan signatory's identity card
- Apostilled criminal-record certificate for every country lived in over three months in the last five years
- Employer work letter stating position, income and date of hire
- Hotel reservation with address, phone, email and dates
How to apply
- Contact the Uruguayan consulate nearest your residence
- Submit the required documents including the invitation letter
- Wait for authorisation from the Dirección Nacional de Migración
- Collect the visa stamped in your passport
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.