Uruguay · Entry rules
Who needs a visa for Uruguay?
Entry rules for Uruguay by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked .
In brief
Citizens of 85 countries and territories can visit Uruguay without a visa. Everyone else, 113 nationalities, needs a visa.
- Visa-free
- 85
- On arrival
- 0
- eVisa or ETA
- 0
- Visa required
- 113
About 5.9 bn people (73% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Uruguay: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.
Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of UruguayReport a change
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Uruguay entry rules at a glance
| Group | Stay | Nationalities | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free | 90 days | 6 | Russia, South Korea, Latvia, Guyana | Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay |
| Visa-free | 30 days | 1 | Malaysia | Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay |
| Visa-free | Not stated | 78 | United States, Brazil, Mexico, Japan | Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay |
| Visa required | Not stated | 3 | South Sudan, Kosovo, Timor-Leste | Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay |
| Visa required | Not stated | 108 | India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan | Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay |
| Visa required | Not stated | 2 | Palestine, Taiwan | Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay |
| With another visa or permit | Not stated | 1 | Dominican Republic | Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay |
| With another visa or permit | Not stated | 1 | China | Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay |
Visa-free for 90 days: Russia, South Korea, Latvia and 3 more
No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked (6) Cuando el motivo de viaje no sea turístico, sea laboral o con ánimo de permanecer en el país por un plazo mayor a lo establecido (90 días), se deberá realizar el trámite con la consulta previa correspondiente.
In English: (6) When the trip is not for tourism, is for work, or is meant to last longer than the set period (90 days), the procedure with prior consultation applies.
Visa-free for 30 days: Malaysia
No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked (2) - ATSV (Admisión Temporaria Sin Visa) por 30 días.
In English: (2) Temporary admission without visa for 30 days.
Visa-free: the US, Brazil, Mexico and 75 more
No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.
AndorraArgentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia
BrazilBulgaria
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
CroatiaCyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Ecuador
El SalvadorEstonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
GuatemalaHonduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
LiechtensteinLithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Malta
MexicoMonaco
Mongolia
MontenegroNetherlands
New Zealand
NicaraguaNorway
Panama
ParaguayPeru
Poland
PortugalQatar
Romania
Saint Kitts and Nevis
San Marino
SerbiaSeychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
SpainSweden
Switzerland
Trinidad and Tobago
Türkiye
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Vatican CityVenezuela
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked Régimen de visas de admisión temporaria, ordinaria, diplomática, oficial y de servicio. Emisor Pasaporte común … No necesita Visa
In English: Admission visa regime … Issuer / Ordinary passport … No visa needed
Visa required: South Sudan, Kosovo and Timor-Leste
Apply for a visa before you travel.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked Los ciudadanos de los países que no figuran en la presente nómina están sujetos al requisito de previa visa consular en las distintas categorías.
In English: Citizens of countries not on this list must obtain a consular visa beforehand in every category.
Visa required: India, China, Indonesia and 105 more
The visa needs prior authorisation from the National Migration Directorate.
AfghanistanAlbania
Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Benin
BhutanBosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
BruneiBurkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
CambodiaCameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Comoros
Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominican RepublicDR Congo
EgyptEquatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
FijiGabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
HaitiIndia
Indonesia
IranIraq
Jordan
KazakhstanKenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Micronesia
MoldovaMorocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
OmanPakistan
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Rwanda
Saint Lucia
Samoa
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi ArabiaSenegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Sri LankaSudan
Suriname
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tonga
Tunisia
TurkmenistanTuvalu
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked Régimen de visas de admisión temporaria, ordinaria, diplomática, oficial y de servicio. Emisor Pasaporte común … Necesita Visa (5) … (5) Necesita autorización previa.
In English: … Visa needed (5) … (5) Prior authorisation needed.
Visa required: Palestine and Taiwan
Taiwan: a travel certificate is required (since 5 Dec 2018).
Palestine: issued after prior consultation.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked Taiwan | Necesita Visa (8) … (8) A partir del 5/12/2018, requiere certificado de viaje
In English: Taiwan: visa needed (8) … (8) From 5 Dec 2018 a travel certificate is required
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked Palestina | Se otorga con consulta previa (Circ. 079 de 2/7/96)
In English: Palestine: granted after prior consultation (Circular 079 of 2 July 1996)
With another visa or a residence permit: the Dominican Republic
Visa-free only with a US or UK visa valid at least 6 months.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked (9) Portadores de pasaporte común de República Dominicana con visa de EE.UU. o Reino Unido vigente por al menos 6 meses pueden ingresar sin visa consular estampada.
In English: (9) Holders of ordinary Dominican passports with a US or UK visa valid at least 6 months may enter without a stamped consular visa.
With another visa or a residence permit: China
Visa-free only with a valid US, Canadian, UK or EU visa, first entry via Carrasco, Montevideo, Colonia or Laguna del Sauce.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked (10) Portadores de pasaporte común de República Popular China con visa vigente de EE.UU., Canadá, Reino Unido o UE pueden ingresar sin visa consular uruguaya siempre que el primer ingreso sea por Carrasco, Montevideo, Colonia o Laguna del Sauce.
In English: (10) Holders of ordinary Chinese passports with a valid US, Canadian, UK or EU visa may enter without a Uruguayan consular visa if the first entry is via Carrasco, Montevideo, Colonia or Laguna del Sauce.
Where to apply
Apply only on the official site, gub.uy. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Uruguay, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.
- Régimen de visas de admisión (Dirección Nacional de Migración)
- Visas para ingresar a Uruguay (MRREE)
- Start a visa application (gub.uy)
These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.
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FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Uruguay?
It depends on your passport: 85 nationalities are visa-free and 113 need a visa. Choose your passport above.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Uruguay (Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Do US citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Uruguay visa-free (Dirección Nacional de Migración, Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Can I apply for an Uruguay visa online?
Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at gub.uy.
Sources and changes
- Régimen de visas de admisión (Dirección Nacional de Migración)
- Visas para ingresar a Uruguay (MRREE)
- Start a visa application (gub.uy)
- All groups checked against Dirección Nacional de Migración (Ministry of the Interior) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay. No change since.
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