Visa policy of Uruguay

Visitors to Uruguay must obtain a visa from one of the Uruguayan diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.

Visa exemption
Holders of passports of the following 84 jurisdictions can visit Uruguay without a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted). Extension of stay is possible for additional 90 days.

ID - citizens of these countries may cross the border with an ID card only.

1 - including all classes of British nationals.

2 - 30 days.

3 - 90 days within any 180-day period.

4 - for holders of a MSAR passport or a MSAR Travel Permit.


 * Visa is not required for airline crew members, and citizens of any country who were born in Uruguay as per their travel document.
 * Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan (30 days), Belarus, Cambodia (30 days), Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Greece, India (30 days), Indonesia (30 days), Malaysia (30 days), Morocco, Namibia, Palestine, Russia (90 days within any 180-day period), Singapore, Suriname, Thailand (30 days), Tunisia and Vietnam (30 days) as well as holders of diplomatic passports of China (30 days) do not require a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted).
 * Nationals of Mainland China holding passports for public affairs do not require a visa for a maximum stay of 30 days.

Chinese common passports holders do not require a visa to visit Uruguay if they meet 3 requirements. 1. At least 6 months before the passport expires. 2.holding valid multiple-entry visas ( or visa valid for over 18 months) in the US, Canada, Schengen Area or UK. 3. Enter through Colonia Port, Port of Montevideo or Carrasco International Airport only.