How to get a Uruguay visa from Angola

• A tourist visa is issued to foreigners visiting Uruguay for relaxation, recreation, and sightseeing.
• The tourist visa also gives permission to foreigners to visit friends or family members in Venezuela.
• A valid passport in good condition, with at least six months of validity remaining from the date of exit from Uruguay, is required.
• Two recent 2 x 2 passport-sized photographs taken against a white background are required.
• An entry stamp to prove that the applicant is entering the country legally is required. The visa stamp should be affixed on the blank pages in the original Angola passport.
• Recent bank statements showing proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay.
• Proof of medical insurance to cover the entire duration of stay should be provided.
• Applicant traveling with a tourist organization should provide an invitation letter from a tour organization.
• Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation is mandatory.
• Minors (under 18) traveling alone, with only one parent, or with a third party, must present a copy of their birth certificate and written, notarized authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian.
• All required documents must be translated into either Spanish or English.
• Vaccinations against Yellow fever is compulsory.
• Applicants must not overstay visa duration of stay in Uruguay.
• Holders of a tourist visa are not required to work or study in Uruguay.

• The business visa is issued to Angolans visiting for business purposes such as attending business meetings, conferences, negotiating and signing contracts in Uruguay.
• The applicant should provide proof of company registration of the company in Uruguay by providing a certificate of registration issued by the Government of Uruguay.
• A letter from the applicant's employer in Angola stating the awareness of the applicant's trip, duration and reason for travel to Uruguay are required. The business cover letter should also indicate that the applicant is of good conduct.
• The cover letter should clearly state who will be financially responsible for the applicant during the stay in Uruguay.
• An invitation letter from the host company detailing the company’s address, purpose, and duration of the applicant’s visit in Uruguay is needed.
• The invitation letter must be approved by the chamber of commerce in Uruguay must be provided.
• Proof of business dealings by both companies should be provided.
• Income tax for the last three months must be provided.
• Confirmation of return ticket must be provided, this is to show that the applicant has the intention of returning back to their country.
• Proof of yellow fever vaccination should be submitted.
• Applicant's travel itinerary showing travel details and dates of entry and exit from Venezuela is required.

Uruguay is very safe, it is the safest country to visit in entire Latin America, and if you plan on exploring the vast spaces of South America, Uruguay is the best place to start.

Spanish is the official language of Uruguay. It is also spoken by almost 99% of the population of Uruguay. Uruguayan Spanish has been influenced over the years by other languages of migrants to the country, especially the Italians.

For an emergency in Uruguay, dial the following numbers:

Medical - 911

Fire - 911

Police - 911