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Uruguay

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Visa-free for 90 days

Uruguay's Dirección Nacional de Migración publishes, country by country, who needs a visa, and says citizens of countries not on its list need a consular visa. It lists the United States, Canada and Great Britain as not needing a visa and says European Union passports need none. Uruguay's migration regulation (Decree 394/009) sets the stay of the non-residents it covers at ninety days, renewable for ninety more, and the Dirección Nacional de Migración grants extensions (prórroga). People who need a visa contact the Uruguayan consular office for their place of residence.

Visa

Not required

Document

The UK government says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. Uruguay's Foreign Ministry says visa applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Uruguay.

What you need to know

  1. Regime

    Visa-free for 90 days

  2. Detail

    Max stay · 90 days

  3. Notes

    Uruguay's Dirección Nacional de Migración publishes, country by country, who needs a visa, and says citizens of countries not on its list need a consular visa. It lists the United States, Canada and Great Britain as not needing a visa and says European Union passports need none. Uruguay's migration regulation (Decree 394/009) sets the stay of the non-residents it covers at ninety days, renewable for ninety more, and the Dirección Nacional de Migración grants extensions (prórroga). People who need a visa contact the Uruguayan consular office for their place of residence.

  4. Passport validity

    The UK government says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. Uruguay's Foreign Ministry says visa applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Uruguay.

  5. Blank passport pages

    At least 1 blank passport page.

  6. Return or onward ticket

    Uruguay's Foreign Ministry lists a travel booking (reserva de viaje) among the requirements for a visa application. No official source we could read states a ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors.

  7. Proof of funds

    Uruguay's Foreign Ministry lists an invitation letter or hotel booking and economic solvency among the requirements for a visa application. No official source we could read publishes an amount, or a funds requirement for visa-exempt visitors.

  8. Vaccinations

    The US CDC says Uruguay's country entry requirements do not require the yellow fever vaccine.

Before you go

  • Check your travel document validity.
  • Review any official updates.
  • Keep contact details for the relevant authorities.

Entry requirements can change: always confirm the latest information with the competent authorities before departure.