🇧🇷BRAZIL

🏳UYBR-UY

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit UY?

Q: Can I enter Uruguay with just my Brazilian ID card?

Yes. As a Mercosur citizen, you may enter using a valid Brazilian national ID (Carteira de Identidade / RG) instead of a passport, as long as it is unexpired, in good condition, and the photo clearly identifies you.

Q: How long can I stay in Uruguay?

Up to 90 days as a tourist. You can request an additional 90-day extension from the Direccion Nacional de Migracion if needed.

Q: Is Uruguay part of the Schengen area?

No. Uruguay is in South America. The Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to travel to Uruguay.

Q: Is there any entry fee or eVisa for Uruguay?

No. There is no visa fee, no entry fee, and no eVisa or ETA requirement for Brazilian tourists.

Q: What documents should I carry besides my ID or passport?

Carry proof of onward or return travel and, if requested, evidence of sufficient funds and accommodation.

No visa required. Brazilian ordinary passport holders can enter Uruguay visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days under the Mercosur agreement, and may even cross the border using a valid Brazilian national ID (RG) instead of a passport. Brazil and Uruguay are both full members of Mercosur (Mercado Comun del Sur), which grants citizens of member states broad freedom of movement. A Brazilian ordinary passport holder traveling to Uruguay for tourism or a short visit does NOT need a visa. The visa-free stay is up to 90 days, extendable by a further 90 days through the National Migration Directorate (DNM). Because both countries are Mercosur members, Brazilians may enter Uruguay using a valid Brazilian national identity document (Carteira de Identidade / RG) rather than a passport, provided it is in good condition, unexpired, and the photo clearly identifies the holder. Uruguay is in South America and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. No eVisa, ETA, or visa-on-arrival is involved for this nationality. Travelers should still carry valid travel/identity documents, proof of onward or return travel, and evidence of sufficient funds and accommodation, which border officials may request. This is a long-standing, stable arrangement with no 2024-2026 changes affecting Brazilian tourists.

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.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (Mercosur freedom of movement)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

None (BRL 0 / USD 0)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry granted at the border

standard track

Validity

Stay clock starts at each entry; 90 days extendable by another 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your document is valid

Carry either a Brazilian ordinary passport or a valid Brazilian national ID (Carteira de Identidade / RG). For Mercosur travel the ID must be unexpired, in good condition, and show a clearly recognizable photo.

· No visa needed· Passport or RG accepted

/02

Prepare supporting travel evidence

Have proof of onward or return travel and, if asked, evidence of accommodation and sufficient funds for your stay.

· Onward ticket· Proof of funds

/03

Travel to Uruguay

Arrive by air (e.g. Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo) or by land/ferry from Brazil or Argentina. No pre-arrival application is required.

· Air, land or ferry· No pre-registration

/04

Clear immigration

Present your passport or RG to the Direccion Nacional de Migracion officer. You will be admitted as a tourist for up to 90 days.

· Tourist admission· Up to 90 days

/05

Observe your authorized stay

Keep track of your 90-day limit. If you wish to stay longer, request an extension before it expires.

· 90-day limit

/06

Extend if needed (optional)

Apply to the Direccion Nacional de Migracion for an additional 90-day extension if you need more time as a tourist.

· +90 days possible

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

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Valid Brazilian ordinary passport OR valid national ID (RG)

required

Document in good condition with clearly recognizable photo

required

Proof of onward or return travel

recommended

Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

recommended

Travel/health insurance

recommended

Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a risk area

recommended

Awareness of the 90-day stay limit

required

Return/onward ticket within 90 days

recommended

Copies of key documents stored separately

optional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeUSD 0No visa required for Brazilian citizens under Mercosur

Entry/immigration feeUSD 0No fee charged at the border for tourist entry

Stay extension (optional)Varies (administrative tasa)Only if extending beyond the initial 90 days via the DNM

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at border

Immediate

Admission granted on arrival upon presenting passport or national ID; no application or processing time.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Mercosur membership

Brazil and Uruguay are both full Mercosur members, granting citizens visa-free entry and freedom of movement.

High

/02

National ID accepted

Brazilians may enter Uruguay with a valid national ID (RG) instead of a passport under the Mercosur travel-document agreement.

High

/03

Short tourist stay

Trips for tourism within 90 days fall squarely under the visa-free allowance.

High

/04

Not Schengen / no ETA

Uruguay is in South America with no electronic travel authorization, eVisa, or ETIAS-type requirement for Brazilians.

Medium

/05

Overstay or non-tourist purpose

Staying beyond the limit or working/residing requires a separate residence process, not a tourist entry.

Low

/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

Brazil to Uruguay route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry for Brazilian ordinary passport holders for up to 90 days under Mercosur, with national ID accepted as a travel document. Verified against Uruguay visa policy sources; no 2024-2026 changes affecting Brazilian tourists.

/09 — The questions