Visa requirements for Uruguayan citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Uruguay.
As of 2025, Uruguayan citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 156 countries and territories, ranking the Uruguayan passport 23rd in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.
For traveling within South America (except the Guyanas and European dependencies), Uruguayans do not need to use a passport, as they may use their ID card.
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements Visa requirements for holders of normal passports traveling for tourist purposes:
Uruguay is a full member of Mercosur. As such, its citizens enjoy unlimited access to any of the other full members (Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay) and associated members (Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) with the right to residence and work, with no requirement other than nationality.
Citizens of these 9 countries (including Uruguay) may apply for the grant of "temporary residence" for up to 2 years in another country of the bloc."Residir e trabalhar no Mercosul" , www.mercosur.int Then, they may apply for "permanent residence" just before the term of their "temporary residence" expires.
Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Visitors born in Afghanistan do not require a visa. All visitors are fingerprinted, and are required to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs upon arrival. The Taliban accepts visas issued by diplomatic missions not under its control. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days Application for a tourist visa to Algeria must be accompanied either by a certificate of accommodation. Persons may be denied entry if entering with a passport containing visas or stamps issued by Israel. 30 days Maximum 3 entries in calendar year Holders of a visa or residency issued by Canada, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa upon arrival that costs USD100 for a maximum of 30 days. 3 months Entry is allowed with a valid Uruguayan identity card that is less than 10 years old. Uruguayans can live and work legally in Argentina under the Mercosur (and Associated Members) immigration agreement with no requirement other than being a citizen at birth or a naturalized citizen for over 5 years, and passing a background check. Visitors are fingerprinted (Right thumb fingerprint) and photographed upon entry. Uruguayans may request lawful permanent resident status in Argentina at any time. 3 months and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) for stays of longer than 90 days obtainable after arrival under certain conditions. 3 months 14 days Visa also obtainable online. 30 days Available at Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet international airports. 90 days 30 days Must arrive and depart via Minsk International Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 30 days International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. e-Visas are available for 30 or 90 days. Sustainable Development Fee of 200 USD per day for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Holders of an application for a tourist visa can obtain a visa on arrival. 90 days Entry is allowed with a valid Uruguayan identity card that is less than 10 years old. Uruguayans can live and work legally in Bolivia under the Mercosur (and Associated Members) immigration agreement with no requirement other than being a citizen at birth or a naturalized citizen for over 5 years, and passing a background check. 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. Registration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory. 90 days 90 days within any year period. 90 days Entry is allowed with a valid Uruguayan identity card that is less than 10 years old. Uruguayans can live and work legally in Brazil under the Mercosur (and Associated Members) immigration agreement with no requirement other than being a citizen at birth or a naturalized citizen for over 5 years, and passing a background check. Uruguayans may request lawful permanent resident status in Brazil at any time.Agreement between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay on permanent residency with the goal of reaching the free movement of people, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. 1 month Visa on arrival obtainable at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders. 30 days Visa is also obtainable online. All visitors are fingerprinted upon arrival and departure. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis and current immunization records required. Not available at all entry points.Obtainable at Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cesária Évora Airport, Amílcar Cabral International Airport and Aristides Pereira International Airport. 90 days Entry is allowed with a valid Uruguayan identity card that is less than 10 years old. Uruguayans can live and work legally in Chile under the Mercosur (and Associated Members) immigration agreement with no requirement other than being a citizen at birth or a naturalized citizen for over 5 years, and passing a background check. 30 days Visa-free from 1 June 2025 until 31 December 2026. Visa free for and for 90 days. 90 days 90 days – extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period. Entry is allowed with a valid Uruguayan identity card that is less than 10 years old. Uruguayans can live and work legally in Colombia under the Mercosur (and Associated Members) immigration agreement with no requirement other than being a citizen at birth or a naturalized citizen for over 5 years, and passing a background check. 45 days Visa not required for passengers with a V.I.P invitation letter. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. A letter of invitation or written proof of a hotel reservation is required. 7 days Passenger with a letter (Visa Volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security can obtain a visa on arrival. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. Registration required. 90 days 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days Can be extended up to 90 days with a fee. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days 30 days Can be extended up to 120 days 90 daysExtendable length of stay. Entry is allowed with a valid Uruguayan identity card that is less than 10 years old. Uruguayans can live and work legally in Ecuador under the Mercosur (and Associated Members) immigration agreement with no requirement other than being a citizen at birth or a naturalized citizen for over 5 years, and passing a background check. 30 days e-Visa issued for 30 days. Visa-free travel for tourists arriving at Sharm El Sheikh, St. Catherine, or Taba airports and remaining in the Sinai resorts up to 15 days. 180 days Permit required to leave capital. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days up to 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. 4 months 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. and territories 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days e-Visas are available for one to six months. Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. Multiple entry visa valid for 1 year from date of issue upon arrival into Ghana is mandatory. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 3 months 90 days 90 days International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. 90 days 90 days 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 30 days Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge) Not available at King Hussein/Allenby Bridge Visitors arriving from a country without Kazakh representation and holding an invitation letter, can obtain a single entry visa on arrival for a max. stay of 1 month. 90 days 90 days May not exceed 90 days within any 12 months period. 90 days All visitors are fingerprinted. From September 2021, travelers require the Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA). The validity period is 3 years from the date of approval. 60 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk). 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Visa waiver granted if there is no Israeli visa or seal and traveler has a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. 44 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 60 days 90 days 90 days All visitors are fingerprinted on arrival and departure. Immigration offenses, such as visa overstaying, are punishable by caning. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 60 days 180 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 30 days 90 days Registration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory. 30 days Travelers must register on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MT. 28 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa is available for tourism only. 3 months Available at Hosea Kutako International Airport, Kalahari Border Crossing and Walvis Bay Airport. 90 days Obtainable at Tribhuvan International Airport and certain land borders. Total aggregate stay of no more than 150 days in any given calendar year. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 3 months International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy. 90 days Tourist card must be purchased upon arrival. 90 days Holders of written e-Visa approval issued by Immigration Authority can obtain a visa on arrival, provided holding a visa application form and e-Visa application payment receipt and holding an invitation letter from Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities.