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UruguayVisit & tourismLast checked October 17, 2026

Visiting Uruguay

visa-free entry or consular visa with prior authorisation

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.

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Visiting Uruguay

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Life in Uruguay

Money

3

Currency

Uruguayan Peso

UYU

Uruguayan Peso

Cost of living

72

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

10–36%

Income tax (national)

VAT (IVA) 22% · social security 15%

2026 monthly scale: exempt up to 7 BPC (UYU 48,048 a month); 36% above 115 BPC (UYU 789,360 a month).

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.6

#29 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Tourists, business visitors and conference attendees.

Eligibility

  • Visa table

    Nationals of countries not in the list need a prior consular visa. Countries marked 'Necesita Visa (5)' need prior authorisation; examples include India, Nigeria, Cuba, Bangladesh and China.

  • Third-country visa exemptions

    Some Dominican Republic and Chinese passport holders with certain third-country visas can enter without a Uruguayan visa.

    At least 6 months

    Visa validity needed

    • China: ordinary passport and a valid US, Canada, UK or EU visa
    • Chinese holders must first enter through Carrasco, Montevideo, Colonia or Laguna del Sauce
    Official wording

    Dominican Republic ordinary passport holders with a US or UK visa valid at least 6 months; Chinese ordinary passport holders with a valid US, Canada, UK or EU visa entering first through Carrasco, Montevideo, Colonia or Laguna del Sauce.

  • Over 90 days or work

    You must complete a prior consultation procedure if you will work, travel for a non-tourism purpose, or stay over 90 days.

    90 days

    Stay limit · longer stays need consultation

    Official wording

    If the purpose is not tourism, involves work, or the stay will exceed 90 days, a prior consultation procedure is required.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistPassport
  • FeesConsular visa fee
  • Steps to applyCheck the Interior Ministry visa table for your passport

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