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The figure is confirmed on one consular version — not a unified national threshold

Uruguay
Visa de Estudio

Enrolment in an official study programme, scholarship, or internship, and a bank balance of $2,000+ held for 180+ days. After arrival, you have 30 days to register a Residencia Temporaria.

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Bank balance from
$2,000
Holding period
from 180 days
Stay requirement
for the programme duration
Residence registration on arrival
within 30 days

Why the figure is flagged as a source limitation

Uruguay’s Foreign Ministry page describes the visa procedure generally, but the specific $2,000 figure is published on the consular version for applicants from Cuba — not on a general national visa page.

PARAMETER
VALUE
WHAT TO KNOW
Bank balance
VALUEfrom $2,000
Found on a single-country consular page — figures may differ by consulate.
Holding period
VALUE180+ days
Funds must sit in the account for at least six months before filing.
Enrolment
VALUEofficial programme/scholarship/internship
Mandatory condition — the institution must be recognised by Uruguayan official bodies.

What the process consists of

Besides financial proof, a full consular document package and timely registration after entry are required.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
Study visa (consulate)
RATE~$50–100
per applicant
Residencia Temporaria registration on arrival
RATE~$100–150
per applicant
Photos and document legalisation
RATE~$30–50
per applicant

How the process runs

01
Enrolment in an official programme
A Constancia de inscripción from a recognised institution, scholarship fund, or internship programme.
02
Preparing financial proof
A balance of $2,000+ held for at least 180 days, plus proof of income for the full declared stay.
03
Filing documents at the consulate
A full package including a passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages.
04
Entering Uruguay
On the basis of the issued study visa.
05
Registering Residencia Temporaria
Within 30 days of arrival — a mandatory next step for legal residence during studies.

A good fit if

You have confirmed enrolment in an official programme, scholarship, or internship at a recognised Uruguayan institution.
Financial means are confirmed by a balance of $2,000+ held in the account for 180+ days.
You are prepared to register Residencia Temporaria within 30 days of arrival — a separate mandatory step.
You are prepared to confirm the exact figure with your own consulate before filing — the general visa page publishes no unified number.

A poor fit if

You have no official enrolment — the visa requires a specific programme, not a speculative application.
Your account funds have not been held for 180 days or the amount is below $2,000 per your consulate’s requirements.
You need certainty on allowed work hours during studies — this aspect is not officially confirmed in the available research.
You are planning a post-graduation transition to work — no dedicated post-study visa route was found for this path.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

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Frequent questions

Why is the figure flagged as "not a unified national threshold"?

Because the official Uruguayan Foreign Ministry page (gub.uy) where the $2,000 figure was found is the consular version specifically for applicants from Cuba, not a general national study-visa page. The amount may differ at other consulates — the site does not hide this source limitation.

What if my consulate states a different amount?

Follow the requirements of your specific consulate — this is standard practice for consular procedures with regional variation, as previously confirmed for other countries too (e.g. Italy’s student visa).

How long do I have to register residence after entry?

30 days after arriving in Uruguay on the study visa — a mandatory next step.

Is work allowed during studies?

A separate permit is required; the exact allowed hours per week are not officially confirmed in the available research.

Is there a post-study work transition?

No dedicated visa for transitioning from study to work after graduation was found in the available research — this aspect is not covered here to avoid making unverified promises.

Which institutions count for enrolment?

Official, government, or exchange programmes accredited by the relevant Uruguayan bodies — a Constancia de inscripción from such an institution is required.

Sources

Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (gub.uy) — consular study-visa page (the Cuba-applicant version, where the $2,000 figure was found)↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.