Uruguay

Oriental Republic of Uruguay

South AmericaMontevideoUY · URY

At a glance

Currency
Uruguayan Peso
UYU · $
Languages
Spanish
spa
Calling code
+598
Area
181,034 km²
newDaylight today12h 12m↑ 06:31 · ↓ 18:42
Entry & visa

Uruguay visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Uruguay depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities
85
Visa-free
nationalities
0
Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA
nationalities
113
Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Uruguay, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

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Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Uruguay — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 85 countries can currently enter Uruguay visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

Power & plugs

Uruguay runs on 230V with plug types C, F, I, L. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.

Type C
Two round pins
Type F
Two round pins + ground clips
Type I
Two angled flat pins + ground
Type L
Three round pins (Italian)

Uruguay uses 2 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.

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Location

33.0° S, 56.0° WOpen in Maps
Borders 2 countries

Light & dark

Montevideo swings from 10-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:42.

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