International Shipment & Customs Regulations and Information for

Uruguay

URUGUAY On behalf of UniGroup Relocation, we will be coordinating the shipment of your goods to Uruguay. To simplify the process, we have outlined the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition. This will also review your responsibilities in assisting with this process. In addition to the points below, the following pages will outline the requirements, which will be facilitated by our local representative to complete the clearance. They will assist with each item specific to your shipment so please be assured they will do whatever is necessary to facilitate a quick and efficient clearance. The documentation process, for example, passports, visas, power of attorney, etc., can take one week to 14 days plus the transportation – airfreight – seven to 21 days / weeks and ocean – six to eight weeks, depending on the origin. It is extremely important that you take a few moments to review these important requirements, as they will allow us to process the release of your personal property through foreign customs. Customs and immigration requirements are established by the country of import and not by UniGroup Relocation. This guide has been designed to assist clients understand and comply with country-specific requirements. Substantial effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is current and correct. Such regulations, however, are subject to change without notice by the country of import. UniGroup Relocation assumes no liability for changes in the law or interpretation by enforcement personnel as it exists at the time you and/or your goods enter the country.

Visa Requirements – Details Please advise your local representative or UniGroup Relocation Representative of the “Type” of passport or visa you will be travelling under (working visa, temporary visa, diplomatic, etc.). When moving to Uruguay, some specific documents will be required in order to satisfy local immigration officials. *Contact address and telephone number must be listed on all documents.

Required Documents

Details

Visitors Temp Visa

Citizens of the following countries do not require Visa: Germany, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Korea South Del, Costa Rica, Croatia, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, The United States, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Holland, Honduras, Hungary, India (single businessmen), Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Norway, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Dominican Republic, Czech Republic, Rumania, Sudafrica, Seychelles, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turquia, Venezuela. Citizens of the following countries require Visa to enter Uruguay:

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Albania, Bulgaria, China, Egypt, Slovakia, Guyana, India, Morocco, Romania and Russia.

Tourists Tourist Visa

Requirements for Tourist visa are: • • • • • • • •

International Certificate of Vaccination

Valid passport with validity of more than months. Visa application form duly filled in and signed. Recent passport size color photographs. Hotel Confirmation. Confirmed return Air Ticket. Financial Solvency proof - Bank statement, Income Tax returns, copy of credit cards. Consular fee of US$42 must be sent in money order to the Consulate of Uruguay. Mail applications required a self-addressed and stamped envelope for registered or security mail, or courier slip.

International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from infected area within 5 days.

Businesspeople Business Visa

Requirements for Business Visa are: • • • • • • • • •

International Certificate of Vaccination

Valid passport with validity of more than 6 months. 1 Visa application form duly filled in and signed. 2 recent passport size color photographs. Covering letter from the applicant on company's letterhead stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit. Invitation from Uruguay. Foreign Exchange duly endorsed / Copy of Credit Cards. Confirmed return Air Ticket. Consular fee of US$42 must be sent in money order to the Consulate of Uruguay. Mail applications required a self-addressed and stamped envelope for registered or security mail, or courier slip.

International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from infected area within 5 days.

Diplomats Diplomatic Passport

Required.

Letter by Embassy

Letter from sending Government Department or Agency.

Onward Journey Ticket

Please verify with the local representative.

International Certificate of Vaccination

International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from infected area within 5 days.

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Details: •

Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days.

Documents Requirements – Details When moving to Uruguay, some specific documents will be required in order to satisfy local immigration officials.

PERSONAL & HOUSEHOLD GOODS The following documents are required to import personal & household goods into Uruguay:

Required Documents

Details

Passport

Copy of shipper’s passport, including page stamped by Migrations in Uruguay with date of arrival in Uruguay.

Resident visa

Resident visa issued by the Uruguayan Consulate at the origin (stamped in the shipper’s passport), or a Certificate of Permanent Residence in Uruguay issued by the Migration Office in Uruguay.

Inventory List

Itemized inventory / packing list in Spanish legalized by the Uruguayan Consulate at the origin and signed by the shipper.

Bank guarantee letter

If Resident visa or Certificate of Permanent Residence is not provided, then a bank guarantee letter for value of the shipment is required. The guarantee will be returned by customs once shipment leaves the country or when the permanent vista is obtained.

Certificate of Migration

Migration certificate, obtained at Migration Office, Misiones 1513, Montevideo, with shipper’s arrival date in Uruguay. This certificate must be presented at the Direccion Nacional de Aduanas.”

Declaration

Letter declaring value of the shipment, in the amount equal to the bank guarantee, signed by the shipper.

For Diplomats Certificate of Residence

Certificate of Residence abroad issued by the authorities from the shipper’s country of last residence, legalized by the Uruguayan Consulate at the origin, stating that the shipper has resided abroad for a minimum period of 2 years.

Inventory List

Itemized inventory in Spanish legalized by the Uruguayan Consulate at the origin.

Bill of Lading

Please verify with the local representative.

Accreditation Letter

Shipper must be accredited by the Uruguayan Government.

For Returning Citizens Certificate of Residence

Effective: Jan. 1, 2010

Certificate of Residence issued by Uruguayan Consulate at the country of origin stating the shipper has resided abroad for at least 2 years.

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If originating from a MERCOSUR country (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Venezuela), the time requirement is 1 year.

Inventory List

Itemized inventory/ packing list in Spanish legalized by the Uruguayan Consulate at country of origin.

Identification card

Please verify with the local representative.

Certificate of Migration

Certificate of Migration Office obtained by shipper upon arrival in Uruguay. • If shipper is coming from Mercosur country, then a stamp in the shipper’s passport must be requested from the migration authorities at point of entry. If the stamp is not obtained, there will be a delay in receiving the Certificate of Migration.

Duties Household goods can be imported duty-free under the following conditions: • • •

The household goods and personal effects have been in the possession of the shipper for at least 2 years. The shipper has lived abroad for at least 2 years. The household goods and personal effects are not intended for resale.

Details: •

Tools must be normal household tools and declared as “domestic hand tools,” to avoid confusion with specialized tools for professional or industrial use.

Restricted and Prohibited – Imports All countries, including Uruguay prohibits and restricts the importation of certain dangerous or sensitive items.

Restricted Items: • • • • • • •

Works of art and antiques Alcohol and tobacco products Jewelry and coins Food Wedding gifts (requires packing list and a marriage certificate) Inherited items (requires packing list, proof of estate of inheritance, and Death Certificate) Bicycles allowed only as part of a household goods shipment

Prohibited Items: • •

Engines New electrical appliances

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Firearms, weapons and ammunition Plants (unless accompanied by a Health Certificate) Illicit drugs Pornographic and subversive materials

Restricted and Prohibited – Exports •

Not available.

Motor Vehicles – Imports New automobiles will incur duty at a rate of 93% of the car’s value as determined by the Uruguayan Customs. The following documents are required to import motor vehicle(s) into Uruguay:

Required Documents

Details

Certificate of Register or Matriculation

Must be legalized by the Uruguayan Consulate at origin and be officially translated into Spanish.

Property Title

Please verify with the local representative.

Commercial Invoice

Please verify with the local representative.

Details: • •

Returning Uruguayan citizens, Uruguayan diplomats and Uruguayan employees working for international organizations with mutual relations with Uruguay are allowed to import a used auto if they have lived abroad for at least 3 years and have owned the car for at least 3 years. Shipper must apply for authorization from the Ministry of Finance before Customs clearance can begin.

Motor Vehicles – Exports •

Not available.

Pets The requirements to transport dogs and cats may vary per country. If you wish to ship your pet, please contact the airline or country Consulate/Embassy for specific details concerning your type, breed and documentation for pets.

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IMPORTANT CUSTOMS REMINDER Customs and immigration requirements are established by the country of import, not by UniGroup Relocation and are subject to change without notice by the country of import. All regulations may vary according to the customer’s nationality or immigration status. This guide has been designed to assist clients understand and comply with country-specific requirements. Substantial effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is current and correct. UniGroup Relocation cannot be responsible for changes in the law, or interpretation by immigration or customs enforcement personnel, or non-compliance with the law as it exists at the time you and/or your goods enter the country. Contact with the local Consulate or Embassy for further information concerning your specific visa, residence and entry situation is strongly recommended prior to planning your move.

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WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL International wood packing requirements are in accordance with ISPM 15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures: Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade*) as of 5 July 2006: *ISPM 15 is produced by the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). ISPM 15 requires certain phytosanitary procedures, in particular heat treatment or methyl bromide fumigation, relating to wood packaging material (including dunnage) made of raw wood in use in international trade; the phytosanitary procedures are meant to minimize the risk of introducing and spreading certain pests that live and breed in raw wood.

REQUIREMENTS OF ISPM 15 Wood packaging material in the form of: • • • • • •

Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums, and similar packings Pallets, box pallets, skids, and other load boards Pallet collars actually in use in the transport of objects of all kinds, except: Raw wood of 6mm thickness or less Processed wood produced by glue, heat and pressure, or any combination thereof

Effective: Jan. 1, 2010

The wood packaging material shall: • •

Be subject to one of the approved measures as specified in Annex I To FAO ISPM 15 (currently, heat treatment or methyl bromide fumigation) Display a mark with: o The two-letter ISO Country Code (in place of XX in the image below) o A code identifying the producer (in place of 000 in the image below) o The code identifying the approved measure applied to the wood packing material in the mark as specified in Annex II to FAO ISPM 15 (in place of YY in the image below; examples are HT For “Heat Treatment” and MB for “Methyl Bromide Fumigation”) o Where “debarking” is required, the letters “DB” shall be added to the abbreviation of the approved measure included in the said mark o The logo as specified in Annex II to FAO ISPM 15 (this logo is the ippc trademarked graphic symbol 7

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shown in the image below on the left side)

REQUIREMENTS OF ISPM 15 (Continued) Wood packaging material in the form of:

The wood packaging material shall: •

Markings should be: 1. 2.

• •

Permanent and not transferable Legible and visible, preferably on at least two opposite sides of the article being certified

Be marked in accordance with Annex II to FAO ISPM 15 (see directly above under "Display a mark with:") If not, at a minimum it should be made from bark-free wood that is free from pests and signs of live pests

DUNNAGE, i.e. wood used to wedge or support non-wood cargo, including that which has not kept its natural round surface except: • •

Raw wood of 6mm thickness or less Processed wood produced by glue, heat and pressure, or a combination thereof

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