If you have planned a long-awaited vacation in the most developed country in Latin America, you need to know in advance the requirements permitting the crossing of the Uruguayan border. In this article you will find the answer to the main question: do you need a visa to Uruguay for Russians and Ukrainians in 2017. Also get acquainted with the basic rules of entry into the country and the package of documents that need to be prepared for obtaining a visa.
Visa-free entry
The Uruguayan state became especially popular with tourists when in 2011 visa control was abolished. To get acquainted with the sights , traditions and culture of the country, there is no strict need to adhere to the formalities for collecting a package of documents. In Uruguay, you can stay without a mark in a foreign passport for a period of not more than 3 months. In this case, the purpose of the visit can be a tourist trip, business negotiations, guest visit or transit.
In order to pass control at the airport without any unnecessary problems, it is necessary to fill in the migration card in advance. You should also have the following documents with you :
- a foreign passport whose validity expires after only 6 months;
- paper, confirming the reservation in the hotel or hotel;
- plane tickets in both directions;
- confirmation of financial solvency for the duration of travel throughout the country. It can be credit cards or cash.
Tourists are advised to cash out their accounts in advance, since in Uruguay it is not always possible to pay by card, especially negatively related to MasterCard. It is quite problematic to get money from the bank and especially to exchange them. In the cash desk, huge queues are always built. If there are any organizational issues, tourists can apply to the Russian Embassy in Uruguay, which is located at: Montevideo , Boulevard Spain, 2741.
Visa processing at the embassy
For a longer stay in Uruguay, there must be an authorization document. If you are going to do business, work or study in this country, you need to apply to the Embassy of Uruguay in Moscow for visa processing. The consulate is located next to the Kaluga Square on Mytnaya street in the house number 3, office 16. The service is open every day, except weekends, from 10:00 to 17:00. The embassy should provide the following package of documents , which contains complete and reliable information:
- the passport valid for 6 months + a copy of the first page;
- a fresh black-and-white or color photo with a size of 3x4, as well as a photo of all the children inscribed in the passport;
- application form with a personal signature, completed in Spanish, English or Russian. In the latter case, personal data should be written in Latin letters, as well as in a foreign passport. On the child, the application form is filled out separately;
- a copy of the birth certificate, certified by a notary, for underage tourists;
- permission to export the child from the country from the parent, who remains at home. This document must also be signed and stamped by a notary;
- air tickets in both directions;
- A declaration guaranteeing your departure to your homeland;
- an invitation from Uruguayan citizens for a private visit;
- A certificate from the workplace in which information on the type of activity and the amount of income is reflected;
- copy or fax version of the paper, confirming the reservation of the room in the hotel or hotel .
The waiting period after the submission of documents may take up to a month. This is due to the fact that all the papers are sent to the migration service of Uruguay, which accepts or rejects the application. If employees have questions, they can invite for an interview or request additional documents. After making a positive decision, Russians must pay a consular fee of $ 42. As soon as the fee is paid and a receipt is provided, a tourist visa is stamped in the tourist's passport.
Visa for Ukrainians
Citizens of Ukraine for a trip to Uruguay must always arrange a visa. It is recommended to open it in advance, as the review period can also last up to a month plus two days to receive. The order of registration, terms and package of documents meets Russian requirements, but do not forget that the visa is valid for not more than 90 days. When completing the questionnaire in 2017, Ukrainians must indicate the information:
- about the place of birth (in detail);
- full address of registration at the place of residence;
- about a place of work with the instruction of a post, the address and phone;
- about the marital status;
- about the applicant's parents, including the mother's maiden name;
- mobile, home and work phone numbers.
To minor Ukrainians in 2017, the same requirements are imposed for Russian children. At the end of the validity of the visa, tourists can extend it at the consulate for another period.