How to get a Uruguay visa from Namibia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Namibian passport holders travelling to Uruguay.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Uruguay.
Business visa
Tourist visa
Application requirements
Documents Namibian applicants need to provide.
- A Namibian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Two (2) identical photographs must be submitted, They should be 2" x 2" in Width and Height. They should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up.
- Travel document.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- A tourist visa is a visa for foreigners visiting Uruguay for tourist purposes or visiting a friend and family.
- Original passport valid for use within six months from the date of issuance is required.
- namibians who intend to travel to Uruguay for tourism purposes can apply for the Uruguayan tourist visa.
- The Uruguayan tourist visa is a single-entry visa. It cannot be extended, if you need to re-enter the country after leaving, you will need to get another visa.
- foreign visitors must have a return or onward ticket /passage when entering the country. While this law isn't enforced by Uruguayan immigration, airlines often demand to see a return or onward ticket when checking in for a flight to Uruguay. If you can't provide one, most airlines refuse to board the plane.
- proof of sufficient funds.
- Travel Itinerary, the purpose of traveling, the time frame and all the personal date written down in a letter, as well as hotel reservation or a formal invitation letter from a resident.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If you do not have an entry record, you will not be allowed to exit the country until immigration authorities confirm the time and place of your entry into the country.
- Regardless of nationality, all children who are traveling with both birth parents are required to have a valid passport and the necessary visa or citizenship of the country where they are traveling.
- Certificate of good conduct from the police.
- proof of accommodation.
- Never agree to carry a suitcase or package through customs for anyone.
Business visa
- Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page.
- Hold proof of onward and return flights.
- Hold all documents required for the next destination.
- Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay.
- It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa.
- A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel.
- If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided.
- Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents.
- proof of accommodation.
Where to apply
Uruguay embassy & visa application centers in Namibia.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need an electrical adaptor
Uruguay uses 220-volt, 50-cycle electricity. Travelers will require a voltage converter for 110-volt devices. Plugs are either two rounded prongs or three angled flat prongs.
How safe is Uruguay
Is the water safe to drink
What is Candombe
Candombe is a unique dance and music that forms part of the culture of the Uruguayans. Like the tango, the Candombe dance and music were added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list. It is a dance that all visitors to Uruguay should try out before the end of their trip.