Uruguay•South AmericaFamily Reunification Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
20 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
30 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Entry visa for family members of Uruguayan citizens or permanent residents. Covers spouses, unmarried partners, parents, and minor children.
The family reunification visa allows spouses (married or unmarried cohabiting partners), parents, and minor unmarried children of Uruguayan citizens or permanent residents to enter Uruguay and apply for permanent residency based on family relationships.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Education
None or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Passport photo
Completed application form
Marriage certificate
If married, must be apostilled and less than 1 year old
OptionalBirth certificate
Apostilled if applicable for children
OptionalDomestic partnership documentation
For unmarried partners, proof of stable cohabitation
OptionalCriminal record certificate
From country of origin, apostilled
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Advantages
- No visa fee
- Direct pathway to permanent residency
- Includes spouses and cohabiting partners
- Can include dependent children
Considerations
- Requires family relationship to Uruguayan or resident
- Must apply for residency within 30 days
Application Process
Prepare family documents
Gather marriage certificates, birth certificates, or domestic partnership documentation
Submit visa application
Apply at Uruguayan consulate with family relationship proof
Receive visa
Visa stamped in passport
Apply for permanent residency
Within 30 days of entry, apply for permanent family reunification residency
Application Forms
Family Reunification Visa Application Form
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