Immigration Certificate (Certificado Migratorio)

 

What Is an Immigration Certificate?

An Immigration Certificate (certificado migratorio) is a document from the Dirección Nacional de Migración that certifies your residency category and status.

When Do You Need an Immigration Certificate?

You might need an Immigration Certificate in these situations:

  • To get a cédula for the first time
  • To renew a cédula

Immigration Certificate When Applying for a Cédula for the First Time

Typically, when your residency status (temporary, in process, or permanent) is granted, the immigration office issues an electronic certificado migratorio in the system that DNIC can verify during your cédula appointment.

You might need to obtain an immigration certificate (Certificado Migratorio) yourself and bring it to your cédula appointment if your appointment is more than 30 days after your immigration status was granted/updated.

Immigration certificate

It is the procedure by which a certificate is issued that verifies the immigration category in the country of foreign persons and certifies the migratory movements (entries and exits from the country) of the same, or of nationals who require it. Apply here

Immigration Certificate When Renewing a Cédula

Immigration certificate for renewal of a cédula

It is the certificate issued by the National Directorate of Migration necessary for asylum seekers, refugees, and permanent residents to renew their Uruguayan identity card. Apply here