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

Up to 90 days per entry. You can request a single extension of another 90 days (180 days total) at the National Migration Directorate in Montevideo before your initial stay expires.

Q: Is there an eVisa or ETIAS for Uruguay?

No. Uruguay has no electronic travel authorization for tourists, and ETIAS is a European (Schengen) system that does not apply to Uruguay, which is in South America.

Q: How much does it cost to enter Uruguay as a tourist?

Nothing. There is no visa fee, entry fee, or tourist card charge for visa-free German visitors.

Q: What documents do I need at the border?

A valid passport (with a blank page for the stamp), and ideally a return/onward ticket plus proof of accommodation and funds, which may be requested.

Q: Does my passport need 6 months of validity?

Uruguay primarily requires the passport to be valid for your stay with a blank page, but six months' validity beyond entry is strongly recommended as airlines often enforce it.

German ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa to visit Uruguay for tourism. You can enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days, which can be extended once for a further 90 days at the National Migration Directorate. Germany is on Uruguay's visa-exemption list (all 27 EU member states qualify), so a German citizen holding an ordinary passport can travel to Uruguay for tourism without applying for any visa, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival. On arrival you receive a stay of up to 90 days, stamped into your passport. This period can be extended once for an additional 90 days (up to 180 days total) by applying in person to the Dirección Nacional de Migración in Montevideo before the initial stay expires. Uruguay is in South America and is NOT part of the Schengen Area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and the EU ETIAS scheme do not apply to entering Uruguay. There is no online travel authorization and no entry/tourist card fee for the visa-free entry itself. At the border you must hold a passport valid for your stay (at least one blank page for the entry stamp; many sources still recommend 6 months' validity to be safe), and you may be asked to show proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds. The verdict is verified against the Uruguay visa-policy reference, the UK and U.S. government travel-advice pages, and the Uruguayan embassy migration page, all of which confirm the 90-day visa-free tourist entry for EU/German nationals as of 2026.

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

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (no visa or entry fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry stamp issued on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid for the duration of stay; 1 blank page required (6 months recommended)

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport is valid

Ensure your German ordinary passport is valid for the full duration of your stay and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp. Six months' validity beyond entry is widely recommended to avoid airline issues.

· Before booking

/02

Book return or onward travel

Arrange a return or onward ticket out of Uruguay. Immigration and airlines may ask to see proof that you intend to leave within the visa-free period.

· Proof of onward travel

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Carry evidence of accommodation and sufficient funds for your stay. These are occasionally requested by border officers.

· Optional but advisable

/04

Arrive and clear immigration

On arrival at Carrasco International Airport (Montevideo) or another port of entry, present your passport. The officer stamps in a stay of up to 90 days. No visa or fee is collected.

· At the border· 90 days granted

/05

Track your 90-day limit

Note your entry-stamp date and count your 90 days. Overstaying can result in fines payable on departure.

· During stay

/06

Extend if needed

To stay longer, apply in person to the Direccion Nacional de Migracion in Montevideo before your 90 days expire to request a single 90-day extension (up to 180 days total).

· Optional extension

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

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German ordinary passport valid for your stay (6 months recommended)

required

At least one blank passport page for the entry stamp

required

Return or onward flight ticket

recommended

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

recommended

Evidence of sufficient funds for the trip

recommended

Travel/health insurance for the duration of the visit

recommended

Currency declaration if carrying over USD 10,000 equivalent

optional

Confirmation that the trip is under 90 days (or plan to extend)

required

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa fee0No visa required for German citizens

Entry / tourist card fee0No entry card or arrival fee for visa-free tourists

Stay extension (optional)Administrative fee may applyCharged only if you apply to extend beyond 90 days at Migracion

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate (at border)

Passport stamped for up to 90 days when you land; no prior application or authorization needed.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

EU/Germany on Uruguay's visa-exemption list

All 27 EU member states, including Germany, are exempt from tourist visa requirements for visits of up to 90 days.

High

/02

Tourism / short visit

Visa-free entry covers tourism, family visits and similar short stays; paid work or long-term residence requires a different status.

High

/03

Stay within 90 days

The exemption applies to stays of up to 90 days; longer stays need an extension or appropriate visa.

Medium

/04

Ordinary passport holder

Standard exemption applies to ordinary passports; diplomatic/service categories may follow separate rules.

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

Germany to Uruguay route verified

Confirmed visa-free tourist entry of up to 90 days (extendable by 90 days) for German ordinary passport holders against Uruguay visa-policy reference and UK/US government travel advice. Uruguay is not in Schengen; ETIAS does not apply.

/09 — The questions