Uruguay
Refuge, legal residence and accessible naturalization.
Where to apply for asylum
CORE — Refugees Commission (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Present a refuge application to CORE; residence is handled by the Dirección Nacional de Migración.
Official application pagePathways in Uruguay
Asylum & Refuge
How to claim protection, procedures and interview steps.
Visas & Long-term Visas
Visitor, study, long-stay and long-term visa routes.
Work & Permanent Work Permits
Employment authorization and permanent work options.
Family Reunification
Bringing your spouse, children and dependents.
Citizenship & Residence
Permanent residence and naturalization pathways.
Asylum procedure guide — Uruguay
Every stage of the protection process, explained in plain language. Binding, country-specific details are always confirmed with the official authority below.
Official forms & authority
Lodge your claim and download official forms only through CORE — Refugees Commission (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
Official application pageLast updated
This guidance framework was last reviewed on 14 July 2026. Laws change frequently — always confirm the current rules with the official authority before acting.
Sources used
- CORE — Refugees Commission (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- UNHCR — The UN Refugee Agency
- 1951 Refugee Convention & 1967 Protocol
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