Consular Information
LEGALIZATION OF DOCUMENTS
The procedure to be followed for the legalization of documents is as follows:
1. Notarization:The document must first be signed by a notary public .
2. Authentication: The notary publics' signature must be authenticated by the county clerk where the notary has commission or by the Secretary of State. Please note that the Secretary of State's signature is not necessary if the document has been signed first by the county clerk.We do not accept Apostilles.
3. Legalization: Once the previous steps have been concluded, the original document, a money order or company check in order to cover the cost of the legalization, extra photocopy of the document and a prepaid, self-addressed return envelope must be submitted to the Consulate. Please be aware that each Consulate can only legalize documents that have been authenticated by authorities within their jurisdiction.
Important: All the Divorce Documents must be accompanied by a letter from the Court or the Judge saying that the Sentence of Divorce have not been appealed and is definitive.
| You must present an extra copy of all documents to be legalized by the Consulate General of Uruguay. |
Fees:
The cost of each legalization will depend on the nature of the document being submitted:
1 . Certificates of incorporation, merger, free sale, foreign government, amendment, good standing, manufacture, pharmaceutical product, etc.: US$ 112, 00.
2. Patents, power of attorney involving two Companies or Enterprises, assignments, trademark, affidavit and all related matter with patents: US$ 140, 00.
Make check payable to : Consulate General of Uruguay- Chicago
VISAS
All applications for Visas must be presented in the Consulate General of Uruguay at least 15 days before the date of travel.
US citizens do not require visa to visit Uruguay, for tourist or business purposes, for a period that does not exceed 90 days. However, a visa is required for US Official and Diplomatic passport holders.
Foreign Citizens
A complete and updated list of the citizens of countries that require visa to visit Uruguay may be found on the Direction of Immigration's web page:
http://www.dnm.minterior.gub.uy/html/visas.htm
The requirements for obtaining a visa are as follows:
1. A Visa Application Form must be completed and signed.
2. We suggest to present Passports valid for 6 months beyond the arrival date in Uruguay.
3. Two passport size photographs.
4. Photocopy of roundtrip ticket fully paid or signed statement thereof by travel agency or passenger carrier, as well as a copy of the travel itinerary.
5. Consular Fee: US$ 42,00 (forty-two dollars). Money orders and checks must be made payable to the Consulate General of Uruguay - Chicago.
