You can apply for a work visa to Uruguay if you intend to engage in paid activities in this country. You must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. This visa is single-entry and valid for a maximum of 30 days. You must enter Uruguay during this period and apply for residence before your visa expires. The period of permanent residence in the country will depend on the migration subcategory issued after entering Uruguay, permanent or temporary resident, as provided for in articles 10 and 11 of Decree No. 394/009 of August 24, 2009. The work visa will be single-entry. Visa validity period: 60 days from the date of visa issuance (stamping).

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Necessary documents for obtaining an Uruguayan visa for employment:

1. A job offer from a company or institution registered in Uruguay under applicable national law. It must contain company data, information about business activities, the number of registrations in DGI and BPS, as well as personal data, and the signature of the legal representative of the company.
2. Photocopy of the identity document of the reference person in Uruguay.
3. Valid passport in good condition.
4. A completed and signed visa application form.
5. 1 passport photo in electronic JPG format
6. In the case of obtaining a work visa upon arrival in Uruguay, the applicant must apply for temporary or permanent residence on a case-by-case basis. The applicant must prepare additional documentation (see temporary/permanent residence instructions) that must be legalized before their departure and presented in Uruguay to ensure the continuity of the procedure.

All documents must have an apostille in Spanish. The visa fee is paid only if the visa is granted.