en

Sign in Get started

Menu

Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Uruguay

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Permanent residence 1

Compare in Explore

Visiting Uruguay

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

85 passports visa-free
164 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Visiting Uruguay
Uruguay's Interior Ministry table, dated 19/08/2025, lists which ordinary passport holders need a visa. Citizens of many countries, including Mercosur states, the EU, the US, Canada and Australia, need none. Nationals not on the list, or marked as needing one, must get a consular visa after prior authorisation from the Dirección Nacional de Migración, which usually takes at least 20 working days. Stays beyond 90 days, or for work, need prior consultation.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
View requirements

Permanent residence1 pathway

Residencia legal – Temporaria, Permanente, Mercosur, and Hoja de Identidad Provisoria
Uruguay's Dirección Nacional de Migración (DNM) grants temporary residence (6 months to 2 years, for work, study or religious activity), permanent residence for any nationality, and Mercosur temporary and permanent residence for nationals of Mercosur and associated states. People who meet the criteria can apply directly for permanent residence without first holding temporary residence. For stays under 180 days, including digital nomads, DNM issues a provisional identity sheet (Hoja de Identidad Provisoria) that is renewable once.
Can lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 16, 2026
View requirements

Official sources

Government pages behind these routes.

Other countries