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Do France passport holders need a visa to visit UY?

Q: How long can I stay in Uruguay without a visa?

Up to 90 days per entry. You can request an extension of up to a further 90 days (180 days total) at the Direccion Nacional de Migracion in Montevideo.

Q: Is there an eVisa or ETA for Uruguay?

No. Uruguay has no eVisa, ETA, or visa-on-arrival requirement for French tourists. You simply present your passport at the border.

Q: Does ETIAS or the Schengen 90/180 rule apply?

No. Uruguay is in South America and is not part of the Schengen area. ETIAS applies to travel INTO Europe, not into Uruguay.

Q: What documents do I need at the Uruguayan border?

A valid French passport in good condition, and ideally proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds, which may be requested on arrival.

Q: How much does it cost?

Nothing. There is no visa fee and no entry fee for visa-free tourist admission.

French ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa to visit Uruguay for tourism. You can enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days, extendable for another 90 days (180 total) at the Dirección Nacional de Migración. Just carry a passport valid for the trip plus proof of onward travel. As of May 2026, France is on Uruguay's visa-exemption list. The Uruguayan Ministry of Interior's official "Régimen de visas y admisión" table lists "Francia" as "No necesita Visa" for all passport categories (ordinary, official, diplomatic). France's Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (France Diplomatie) likewise confirms that no visa is required for stays of 90 days or less, and that a valid passport alone suffices to enter Uruguayan territory. The standard tourist admission is 90 days, which can be extended once in-country for a further 90 days (up to 180 days total) at the Dirección Nacional de Migración in Montevideo. There is no eVisa, ETA, or visa-on-arrival process to complete for short tourist stays. Uruguay is in South America and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to this route (ETIAS concerns travel INTO Europe, not into Uruguay). Travelers should ensure their passport is in good condition and ideally valid for the full duration of the stay; carrying evidence of onward/return travel and sufficient funds is recommended, as these may be requested at the border. No recent (2024-2026) policy change has removed or altered France's visa-free access to Uruguay.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (no visa required) for tourism

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry; extendable +90 days (180 total)

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (no visa fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry granted at the border

standard track

Validity

Passport valid for the stay; 6 months' validity recommended

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport is valid and in good condition

Check your French ordinary passport is undamaged and valid for your trip; 6 months' validity beyond entry is the safe standard advised by consular sources.

· Passport· Before booking

/02

Book travel with proof of onward departure

Buy a return or onward ticket. Uruguayan border officers may ask for evidence that you intend to leave within the authorized period.

· Onward ticket

/03

Arrange accommodation and funds evidence

Have a hotel booking or host address and proof of sufficient funds available, as these can be requested on arrival.

· Accommodation· Funds

/04

Travel to Uruguay - no visa application needed

There is no online form, eVisa, or pre-approval for short tourist stays. You simply present your documents at the port of entry (e.g. Carrasco International Airport).

· No pre-approval

/05

Receive your 90-day tourist admission at immigration

An immigration officer admits you as a tourist for up to 90 days. Keep any entry stamp or record of your admission date.

· At border· 90 days

/06

Extend in-country if you need longer

If you wish to stay beyond 90 days, apply for an extension (up to a further 90 days) at the Direccion Nacional de Migracion in Montevideo before your initial period expires.

· Optional· Migracion

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

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Valid French ordinary passport (good condition; 6 months' validity recommended)

required

Return or onward travel ticket

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

recommended

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Travel/medical insurance covering Uruguay

recommended

Note your entry date / keep admission record for extensions

recommended

Contact details of Embassy/Consulate of France in Montevideo

optional

Yellow fever certificate only if arriving from a risk-area country

optional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa fee0No visa required for French passport holders

Entry / immigration fee0No fee charged for visa-free tourist admission

In-country stay extensionApprox. UYU 0-variableOptional; paid at Direccion Nacional de Migracion if extending beyond 90 days

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at the border

Immediate on arrival

No application or processing time; admission is granted by the immigration officer at the port of entry.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa-exemption agreement / policy

Uruguay's official visa regime lists France as 'No necesita Visa' for ordinary, official and diplomatic passports.

High

/02

Short tourist stay within 90 days

The visa-free channel covers tourism and short visits of up to 90 days; longer or non-tourist purposes need a visa.

High

/03

EU member-state nationality

France, as an EU member, benefits from Uruguay's broad visa waiver for European and many Western nationals.

Medium

/04

Valid passport and onward travel held

Visa-free entry still requires a valid passport and, typically, proof of onward travel and funds.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

France to Uruguay route verified

Confirmed visa-free status against Uruguay's Ministry of Interior visa regime table and France Diplomatie travel advice; 90-day stay, extendable to 180 days. No 2024-2026 policy change.

/09 — The questions