Visas A, G Y C3
Non-immigrant visas type A-1, A-2, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4 and C-3
are for diplomats, government representatives, embassy personnel,
and employees or representatives of International Organizations,
traveling to or transiting the United States on an official mission.
Requirements
Persons applying for non-immigrant visas type A-1, A-2, G-1,
G-2, G-3, G-4, and C-3, can come to the Consular Section (or send
a person whom they trust, with the required documentation) Mondays
through Thursdays, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. without scheduling an
appointment, since they will not be interviewed, and their digital
fingerprints will not be taken. Nevertheless, if they wish to
apply for another type of visa, for example the business/tourism
visa B1/B2 and are diplomatic or official passport holders they
will have to be physically present at the Consular Section, since
we must take their digital fingerprints.
Note: Applicants holding official passports and applying for
B1/B2 visas must pay the $131 USD MRV processing fee or the equivalent
amount in Uruguayan pesos.
Documentation that must be presented by visa applicants
traveling on official mission with diplomatic or official passports
(A1, A2, C3):
• Valid diplomatic or official passport;
• One photograph size 5x5 cm., taken within the last six
months, in color, facing forward, with a white background. Face
the camera directly and expose your ears. The face and forehead
should be completely visible. The face should cover 50% of the
photograph space. If you use glasses, please remove them. Your
head must be uncovered. Babies must have their eyes opened. Please
paste the photograph on the lower right corner of the DS-156 form.
The photo should be crisp with good contrast;
• Form: Form DS-156 must be completed electronically on
this web page in the section ”Forms”, printed on quality
paper using a laser printer and signed by the applicant. Forms
completed by hand will NOT be accepted;
• Diplomatic Note: Issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(Section: “Documentación de Viajes”.), stating
the principal purpose of your travel, final destination, travel
dates, etc.;
• Identity Card: The person coming to the Consular section
should bring their identity card to be admitted.
Documentation that must be presented by employees’
or representatives of International Organizations when applying
for a G1, G2, G3 or G4 type of visa:
• Valid passport;
• One photograph size 5x5 cm., taken within the last six
months, in color, facing forward, with a white background. Face
the camera directly and expose your ears. The face and forehead
should be completely visible. The face should cover 50% of the
photograph space. If you use glasses, please remove them. Your
head must be uncovered. Babies must have their eyes opened. Please
paste the photograph on the lower right corner of the DS-156 form.
The photo should be crisp with good contrast;
• Form: Form DS-156 must be completed electronically on
this web page in the section ”Forms”, printed on quality
paper using a laser printer and signed by the applicant. Forms
completed by hand will NOT be accepted;
• A letter from the International Organization for which
you working or representing: stating the principal purpose of
your travel, your final destination, travel dates, etc.;
• Identity Card: The person coming to the Consular section
should bring their identity card to be admitted.
Important Notes:
• Official Passports: Applicants holding official
passports and applying for B1/B2 visas must pay the $131 USD MRV
processing fee or the equivalent amount in Uruguayan pesos.
• Diplomatic Passports: Any visa type applied for
by diplomatic passport holders, is free of charge;
• Waiver of personal interviews: We do not waive
the personal appearance of people accompanying official or diplomatic
passport holders. This does not apply to personal or domestic
employees of accredited government officials or international
organization personnel or representatives. These individuals must
schedule an appointment date and time through our Call Center.
