ETIAS FOR URUGUAYANS

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The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will be implemented shortly. ETIAS will be fully implemented by November 2023 and will become a visa-exempt entry requirement for visitors from outside the EU, including Uruguayans.

Uruguayans who wish to visit Schengen countries without a visa will require an ETIAS visa waiver. The measure is part of an effort to improve Schengen border management and make member countries safer for residents and visitors alike. When travelling to Europe visa-free, Uruguayans will need to apply for an ETIAS.

DO URUGUAYANS NEED A VISA FOR EUROPE?

For short trips to Europe, Uruguayans do not require a visa. Uruguayans can visit the Schengen Area without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Visa-free travel is permitted for tourism, business, and transit purposes.

Uruguayan citizens will be able to apply for visa-free travel beginning in November 2023. The ETIAS for Uruguayans will be completed entirely online, with no visits to a European embassy or consulate. ETIAS is an electronic travel authorization, also known as a visa waiver, similar to the ESTA in the United States.

If they do not meet the ETIAS requirements, Uruguayans must obtain a visa to travel to Europe. To visit Europe for more than 90 days for reasons not covered by ETIAS, a visa is required.

An ETIAS travel authorization allows Uruguayans to visit Schengen member countries as well as four non-Schengen countries.

ETIAS Required

Find below the complete list of countries you can enter with ETIAS:

  • EU Schengen
  • Non-EU Schengen States
  • Non-Schengen EU States
ETIAS Required

Non-EU Member States:

Micro-States de facto part of Schengen Area:

ETIAS Required

Non-Schengen EU States

OBTAIN AN ETIAS TRAVEL AUTHORISATION FROM URUGUAY

To begin using the ETIAS application, Uruguayans must have the following items:

  • A valid Uruguayan passport
  • A credit or debit card
  • A current email address

The Uruguayan passport must be valid for at least three months after the date of departure from the Schengen Area. When the passport used to apply for ETIAS expires, it cannot be transferred to a new travel document. If the passport expires, a new ETIAS application must be submitted.

To pay the ETIAS application fee from Uruguay, travellers will need a debit or credit card. When an applicant from Uruguay’s travel authorization is approved, they are notified via email.

Because ETIAS is not a visa, no additional documentation is required, and there is no need to visit an embassy or consulate.

SECURITY QUESTIONS ON THE ETIAS FOR URUGUAYANS APPLICATION FORM

The ETIAS application form also includes some questions about safety and security. This information is used to determine whether or not the applicant is eligible to enter the Schengen Area without a visa.

This data is validated against international security databases. Following automatic screening, the majority of ETIAS applicants from Uruguay will be approved. In the unlikely event that one of the security systems is compromised, the application will be manually reviewed by the relevant ETIAS national Unit.

It should be noted that ETIAS does not guarantee admission to the Schengen Area. European border control officers make the final decision.

ETIAS REQUIREMENTS FOR URUGUAYAN CITIZENS

Uruguay’s ETIAS application will be entirely online. Travelers will use a smartphine, laptop, or another electronic device to complete the simple electronic application form. Filling out the ETIAS form from Uruguay requires basic personal and passport information.

The following information is required on the ETIAS application form:

  • Full name
  • Nationality
  • Date, location and country of birth
  • Residential address
  • Contact telephone number
  • Active email address.
  • Passport number and issue and expiry dates

A valid ETIAS visa waiver allows you to travel freely within the Schengen area. However, ETIAS applicants must notify European authorities of which Schengen country they intend to visit first.

TRAVEL TO EUROPE WITH AN ETIAS FROM URUGUAY

Uruguayans visiting Europe for a short period of time do not need to apply for a Schengen visa. ETIAS will become a mandatory entry requirement for Uruguayans beginning in November 2023.

The ETIAS is valid for three years after it has been approved. Uruguayans will be able to stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in a row every six months. It should be noted that all Uruguayans are expected to follow the new travel regulations.

ETIAS FOR URUGUAYANS – FAQ

ETIAS travel authorizations are valid for three years once granted. The ETIAS visa waiver is a multiple-entry travel document for Europe. This means that during the three years of ETIAS validity, Uruguayans will be able to leave and enter Europe multiple times.

The total amount of time a traveller can spend in the Schengen area in any 6-month period is 90 days. Remember that your ETIAS visa waiver is linked to your passport. If your passport expires before your ETIAS authorization expires, you must apply for a new one.

The ETIAS authorization is valid for tourism, business, and transit. This means that Uruguayans and other ETIAS holders will not be able to legally work in Europe.

If you decide to begin working in the Schengen area while holding an ETIAS, keep in mind that you will be violating the terms of your ETIAS visa waiver as well as European immigration law. This could result in the cancellation of your ETIAS, as well as fines, detention, and removal from the Schengen Area. Your future ETIAS visa waiver applications may also be denied.

If you are a Uruguayan who wishes to work in Europe, you should first learn about the immigration policies of the Schengen country in which you wish to work (immigration law for workers varies by country) and determine what work visas you are eligible for. European embassies in Uruguay and immigration agents can assist you in determining your options.

Although Uruguayan travellers must answer questions about their criminal record as part of the online ETIAS application, having a criminal record does not preclude them from visiting Europe.

Only applicants who pose a threat to the safety of the European public will be denied an ETIAS visa waiver. Minor criminal offences in Uruguay will not automatically result in the denial of an ETIAS application.