Egypt to Uruguay visa requirements

Yes, Egyptian ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Uruguay. There is no visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or eVisa channel for tourism. You must apply in advance at a Uruguayan embassy or consulate (Cairo or Alexandria), and the application is forwarded to Uruguay's National Migration Office for authorization. Egypt is not on Uruguay's visa-exemption list for ordinary passports. While Uruguay grants visa-free entry of up to 90 days to roughly 84 jurisdictions, Egyptian ordinary passport holders are not among them; only Egyptian diplomatic and official/service passport holders are exempt. Ordinary travelers must obtain a consular tourist visa before departure. Applications are lodged at the Uruguayan diplomatic mission in Egypt (Embassy in Cairo or Consulate in Alexandria) and are then sent to Uruguay's Dirección Nacional de Migración (National Migration Office) for prior authorization, a step that typically takes at least 20 business days. Required documents include a passport valid at least six months beyond the stay, proof of onward/return travel, confirmed accommodation or a local contact, proof of sufficient funds, and supporting photos and forms. The visa fee is approximately USD 42, payable only if the visa is granted. The issued tourist visa is generally valid for a short window (around 2 months to use) and permits a tourist stay typically up to 90 days, with possible extension once in Uruguay. Uruguay is in South America and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply to this route. Travelers should confirm current fees and requirements directly with the Uruguayan mission before applying, as figures can change.