How to get a Uruguay visa from Egypt

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Egyptian passport holders travelling to Uruguay.

Visa types & fees

3 visa options for travelling to Uruguay.

Processing time14 working days

ValidityUp to years

Fee (approx.)$144

Processing time14 working days

Validity90 days

Fee (approx.)$144

Processing time14 working days

ValidityMore than 90 days

Fee (approx.)$144

Documents Egyptian applicants need to provide.

Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
Duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
Proof of civil status.
Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
Copy of return flight ticket.
Travel itinerary.

This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of visiting Uruguay for the purpose of leisure and tourism.
Foreign nationals who have been invited to the country by their friends or relatives living in the country can also apply for this visa.
Business travelers who are intending to engage in business activities during their time in the country are eligible for this visa.
Applicants of this visa may also wish to take up a short study program or seek medical treatment during their time in the country.
This visa also allows foreigners to transit through the country to their destination country.
If you are visiting someone in the country, an official letter of invitation from your host is required.
An official letter of invitation from the company you wish to do business with in Uruguay should be provided.
Applicants of this visa who intend to transit through Uruguay to their destination country should provide the flight ticket and other entry permits of their destination country.
Minors applying for should ensure they are in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate.
Holders of this visa are not allowed to receive payments for the services they render during their time in the country.

This visa issued to foreigners who have been accepted to study in an academic institution in Uruguay.
Students going to Uruguay for an exchange program can apply for this visa.
A letter of acceptance printed on the institution’s letterhead and signed by the head of the institution is required. The letter should state the course being studied by the applicant and the duration of the study program.
Foreign students are allowed to work for a period of time as long as it does not interfere with their studies.
All applicants are required to submit certificates and transcripts they obtain from the schools they previously attended.
Proof that the applicant can pay the tuition fee and every other extra cost that may arise while in the country.
Minors applying for this visa should provide the original copy of their birth certificate which carries both names of their parents.
This visa can be extended to cover the duration of the applicant’s study program.

This visa is issued to foreigners who have been employed to work by an employer in the country.
Before initiating the visa application process, applicants should ensure they have been offered employment in the country.
A certificate of employment from the employer in Uruguay stating the terms of the employment contract is required.
Proof that there was no citizen of Uruguay willing and available to take up the job the applicant was offered.
A copy of the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae and Resume should be submitted.
The employee must not be paid below the minimum wage paid to other nationals of the country.
Applicants of this visa who do not have the right qualification that matches the job they have been offered will not be issued this visa.
Proof of payment of visa application fee is required.

Uruguay embassy & visa application centers in Egypt.

Address6, Sharia Loutfallah, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.

Phone+2 (02) 2735 3589, +2 (02) 2736 5137

The name Uruguay comes from the Uruguay River which means ‘river of the painted birds’ in the Guarani language.

English is spoken in Uruguay and primarily used for business.

Uruguay is one of the safest countries to visit in South America, like all large urban centers, the country has its fair share of criminals.

The official currency used in Uruguay is the Uruguayan peso.

The coldest month in Uruguay is June at 51oF (11oC).

Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Uruguay visa requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.