I'm under no illusions about it being an easy ride however, I am determined to get it and to try and to get a license, Uruguay does not have the worst administration in the world, I've probably dealt with worse,
I am probably a little in the dark and less informed as you guys are but I have heard that once the process is underway a temporary permit can be obtained, I guess only by trying will I know how it works out for me
Just FYI, below is some info that I got recently from an immigration attorney regarding the process. Also, there are a couple of Uruguay-specific forums and facebook groups PM me if you are interested.
From what I have read you have to be a permanent resident to get permission to grow/sell cannabis in Uruguay. Not sure if that is true or not.
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The application is made in country and the approval takes some time (8-14 months – Temporary Residence Permit / 20-30 months for Permanent Resident), but the applicant can start to work and acquire all local documents while the application is still pending before the Uruguayan Immigration Authorities.
Please find bellow an overview of the process (documents required and processing details):
1- DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM THE APPLICANT:
· Identity card/passport;
· Two passport size photographs;
· Entrance card;
· Health certificate;
· Criminal record;
· Evidence of means of support; and
· Birth certificate.
2- DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM THE URUGUAYAN SPONSORING COMPANY:
· Notarized certificate of income presenting the candidate’s nominal monthly wage to be received, such as the position offered;
· Notarized certificate confirming the existence of the Uruguayan sponsoring company, such as other corporate confirmation, like: current legal status, validity of its corporate term, object, local address, official registration proof, name of the company’s legal representatives + corporate document proving this person is authorized to act on behalf the company, and prove of compliance with act 17904 (registration of Directors of the company at the Registry of Commerce).
*** if the sponsoring Uruguayan Company is an S.A., then it is necessary to demonstrate compliance with act 18.930 (communication to Uruguayan Central Bank).
3- APPLICATION DETAILS:
· Once we gather all documents we will draft the local application forms and we will forward them to the Uruguayan sponsoring company signature.
· After we receive the application signed, we will submit the application before the Uruguayan Immigration Authorities and they will analyze the case, from this point starts the estimated period of 8-14 months (Temporary Residence) or 20-30 months (Permanent Resident).
· While the application is pending, the foreigner will be able to work at the Uruguayan company and acquire all local documents to be included at the local payroll, open a bank account and have a regular work routine in Uruguay.