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Film CommissionsInstituto Nacional del Audiovisual
Tel: 2 915 7469 Fax: 2 915 7469
E-mail: ina@mec.gub.uy
Website: www.ina.mec.gub.uy
Director: Martin Papich
Introduction
Uruguay, which translated from the Guarani language means "the river of the colourful or painted birds", is bordered by Brazil to the north, by Argentina across the bank of both the Uruguayan River to the west and the estuary of Río de la Plata to the southwest, and by the southern Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. Besides its capital Montevideo other major cities include Colonia (of which the cobblestone streets of Colonia del Sacramento built by the Portuguese in the 17th century are listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site) and the up-market vacation resort of Punta del Este internationally known as the "Tourist Capital of Mercosur". Uruguay is home to 3.3 million people, of which 1.7 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area. Uruguay's gentle undulating landscape has an average latitude of 140 metres. With the advantages of a wide variety and close proximity of locations - from desert to city, from city to mountain landscape, from mountains to beach scenery - comes attractive locations and an ethnic diversity of a well-educated population. In Uruguay there are more than 500 kilometres of coast, the classic four seasons, and the principal resort towns have a very rich coastline with numerous islands. You will also discover a country with a historical and a contemporary architecture - Art Nouveau, Art Deco. Bauhaus, Renaissance, French Gothic and other styles. To all these comparative advantages one can add competitive and high-quality performance. From experience gathered in meeting the demands of foreign markets, Uruguay has strengthened its efficiency in the audio-visual market and has technical expertise and qualified bilingual professionals as well as easy access to filmmaking equipment.Permits/visas
Arrange through local agent. Tax breaks/incentives
Since 2006, there has been in force a significant tax benefit of 22 % for all services which support foreign productions and Uruguayan co-productions. Recent productions
Miami Vice (2005, Metrópolis Films, Uruguay), Blindness (2007, El Camino Films, Uruguay/Bee Vine Pictures-Sonoko Sakai, Japan/02 Filmes, Brazil), Informers (2007, La Productora Films, Uruguay). | General Information Location: South America
Local Time: From 09 Mar 08 to 05 Oct 08 GMT -3
From 05 Oct 08 to 08 Mar 09 GMT -2
From 08 Mar 09 to 04 Oct 09 GMT -3
From 04 Oct 09 to 14 Mar 10 GMT -2
Capital City: Montevideo
Population:
Area: square km, square miles.
Language(s): Spanish
Dialling Code: 598
Emergency: Police: 908 9101. Fire: 400 1111. Ambulance: 4400 1141
Directory Enquiries:
TV Standard: PAL-N
Driving: Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit recommended for stays of less than one year
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Peso Uruguayo (UYU 1 = 100 Centecimos)
Notes: UYU: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000
Coins: UYU: 1, 2
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques, preferably in US Dollar denominations, are widely accepted Opening Hours
Bank: 1300-1700 Mon-Fri
Office: 0830-1200 & 1430-1830 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1200 & 1400-1900 Mon-Fri, 0900-1230 Sat Public Holidays
2008
Jan 1 New Years Day, Jan 6 Epiphany, Feb 4-5 Carnival, Mar 20 Maundy Thursday, Mar 21 Good Friday, Apr 19 Landing of the 33 Patriots, May 1 Labour Day, May 19 Las Piedras Battle Day, Jun 19 General Artigas Birthday, Jul 18 Constitution Day, Aug 25 Independence Day, Oct 13 Dia de la Raza, Nov 2 All Soul's Day, Dec 25 Family Day Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Spanish. Many executives speak English. Smoking is generally accepted but restricted in many public buildings particularly those used for public entertainment and on public transport Tipping: Around 10% unless a service charge is included
| HealthReciprocal health: Compulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria*, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, TB*, tetanus, typhoid*
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month. Risks: Rabies. | AirportsMontevideo Carrasco (MVD)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of a `Cedula de Identidad' issued to nationals of Uruguay if arriving from Argentina, Brazil, Chile or Paraguay
2) Holders of a `Cedula de Identidad' or certificate of residence issued to alien residents of Uruguay if arriving from Argentina
3) For a stay up to 90 days by holders of a `Cedula de Identidad' or equivalent document by citizens of all other independent states of the Americas (except Jamaica & Trinidad & Tobago)
4) For a stay up to 90 days by aliens resident in Chile for more than five years holding a certificate of residence and a re-entry permit where approval has been given to enter from Argentina, Chile or Paraguay
5) For a stay up to 90 days by aliens resident in Paraguay for more than two years holding a certificate of residence and a re-entry permit or confirmation of such residence and that the persons has parents or property in Paraguay, where approval has been given to enter from Argentina, Chile or Paraguay Passport Validity: Please contact nearest embassy/consulate Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Uruguay
2) Holders of a re-entry permit
3) For stays up to 3 months by:
a) Holders of a valid British `United Kingdom & Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey and its Dependencies' passport
b) Nationals of Andrra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Dominican Rep, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (south), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, United States & Venezuela Air TransitRequired by all except those as noted above and:
1) Persons continuing their journey to another country from the same airport within 8 hours provided holding confirmed onward tickets (except nationals of some Eastern European countries & Chinese residents of Taiwan) Exit PermitsSpecial Notes | ClimateRainfall is moderate and well spread throughout the year although autumn months tend to be wetter. Summers are warm with inland temperatures a little higher than on the coast. Winters are mild and frost and snow is very scarce ClothingLightweights or tropical for summer. Mediumweights for winter. Rainwear useful all year Charts for Montevideo | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | | Min Temp (C) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 15 | | Humidity am (%) | 76 | 81 | 85 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 82 | 77 | 73 | | Humidity pm (%) | 53 | 55 | 57 | 61 | 66 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 62 | 56 | 52 | | Rainfall (mm) | 74 | 66 | 99 | 99 | 84 | 81 | 74 | 79 | 76 | 66 | 74 | 79 |
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RepresentativeEmbassy
Consulate of Uruguay
2nd Floor, 140 Brompton Road
London, SW3 1HY
tel: +44 20 7589 8835
fax: +44 20 7581 9585
e-mail: emb@urubri.demon.co.uk
website: www.turismo.gub.uy
hours: 0900-1700 (Mon-Fri) |
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