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UruguayEntry and visas

Uruguay entry rules

Citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Türkiye, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Uruguay in advance: the stay is up to 90 days. Citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Moldova need a visa from a consulate before the trip.

Checked against official sources on 9 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 9 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

  • RussiaVisa-free

    90 days. Visa-free for tourism only, up to 90 days (extendable by 90); work or longer stays need prior approval.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • BelarusVisa required

    The visa is issued only after prior approval by the Migration Directorate.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • UkraineVisa-free

    90 days. Can be extended by another 90 days.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • KazakhstanVisa required

    The visa is issued only after prior approval by the Migration Directorate.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • UzbekistanVisa required

    The visa is issued only after prior approval by the Migration Directorate.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • KyrgyzstanVisa required

    The visa is issued only after prior approval by the Migration Directorate.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • TajikistanVisa required

    The visa is issued only after prior approval by the Migration Directorate.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • TurkmenistanVisa required

    The visa is issued only after prior approval by the Migration Directorate.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • ArmeniaVisa-free

    90 days. Can be extended by another 90 days.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • AzerbaijanVisa required

    The visa is issued only after prior approval by the Migration Directorate.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • GeorgiaVisa-free

    90 days. Can be extended by another 90 days.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • MoldovaVisa required

    The visa is issued only after prior approval by the Migration Directorate.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • IsraelVisa-free

    90 days. Can be extended by another 90 days.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • EU countriesVisa-free

    90 days. 90 days, extendable by 90. Latvia has the same caveat as Russia: visa-free for tourism only.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • United KingdomVisa-free

    90 days. Can be extended by another 90 days.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • United StatesVisa-free

    90 days. Can be extended by another 90 days.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • CanadaVisa-free

    90 days. Can be extended by another 90 days.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • TurkeyVisa-free

    90 days. Can be extended by another 90 days.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • SerbiaVisa-free

    90 days. Can be extended by another 90 days.

    Source: Migration Directorate

  • AustraliaVisa-free

    90 days. Can be extended by another 90 days.

    Source: Migration Directorate

Sources: Uruguay Migration Directorate (Ministry of the Interior) — visa regime by country

What is checked at the border

  • A valid passport in good condition.
  • If you need a tourist visa, you must enter within 180 days of its issue, or it lapses.

How to extend your stay

Tourists get 90 days; the stay can be extended by another 90 days.

Overstay penalties

Overstaying is grounds for expulsion. After an administrative expulsion you may return to Uruguay only after 3 years.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Uruguay?
Citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Türkiye, Serbia and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Moldova get a visa from a consulate before the trip.
How long can I stay in Uruguay without a visa?
90 days for citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Türkiye, Serbia and Australia.
Can the stay be extended?
Tourists get 90 days; the stay can be extended by another 90 days.
What happens if I overstay?
Overstaying is grounds for expulsion. After an administrative expulsion you may return to Uruguay only after 3 years.
What is checked on entry to Uruguay?
A valid passport in good condition. If you need a tourist visa, you must enter within 180 days of its issue, or it lapses.
How can I stay in Uruguay longer?
A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: temporary residence for workers and entrepreneurs, temporary residence for students, permanent residence (residencia definitiva), permanent residence for relatives of Uruguayans, provisional ID sheet (hoja de identidad provisoria) — also for digital nomads, mercosur residence — only for nationals of Mercosur and associated states.

Sources

Checked on 9 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.