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Visitor & short-stay visas

Uruguayan Visa-free and visa-required entry

The official country-by-country regime determining who may enter Uruguay without a visa and who must obtain one first, based on the traveller's nationality.

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The maximum visa-free stay period is not stated in the official pages reviewed and should be verified for each nationality.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Uruguay government website before you apply.
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Official name
Régimen de visas por país
Route type
Entry regime (visa-free / visa-required determination)
Authority
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores
Maximum stay (tourists)
Up to 90 days (3 months)
The Dirección Nacional de Migración defines a temporary passenger (tourist) as a foreigner entering without intent to settle, which implies a stay of no more than three months.
Passport validity
Valid for at least 6 months after arrival
Cost
No fee to enter visa-free; where a visa is required it is US$42, charged only if approved
The US$42 consular visa fee and the at-least-20-business-day migration authorisation apply only to nationalities that require a visa.
Authority for the list
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores / Dirección Nacional de Migración

Who it is for

  • Any traveller checking whether their nationality needs a visa to enter Uruguay

How to check

  • Find your nationality on the official Régimen de visas por país list
  • If visa-free, confirm passport validity and entry conditions
  • If visa-required, apply at a Uruguayan consulate before travelling

Requirements

  • A passport valid for at least six months after your date of arrival in Uruguay
  • Your nationality must appear as visa-exempt on the official Régimen de visas por país list; if it does not, you must obtain a consular visa before travelling
  • Entry as a tourist is for temporary stays without the intention to settle (a temporary passenger stay of no more than three months)
  • Nationals who require a visa must have it authorised by the Dirección Nacional de Migración (at least 20 business days) and stamped by a consulate before travel

Documents you may need

  • Passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival
  • Evidence of accommodation, such as a hotel reservation or the details of a contact/host in Uruguay
  • Proof of onward or return travel
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay

Frequently asked questions

  • The Dirección Nacional de Migración treats a tourist as a temporary passenger entering without intent to settle, which implies a stay of no more than three months (90 days). To stay longer you would normally need to apply for a residence category rather than extend tourist status. Confirm the current rule for your nationality with the DNM before you travel.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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