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Do United Kingdom 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. This can be extended once for a further 90 days by applying at the Direccion Nacional de Migracion before your initial stay expires.

Q: Is there an eVisa or ETA for Uruguay?

No. Uruguay does not operate an eVisa, ETA or visa-on-arrival system for British nationals. You simply receive a stamp on arrival.

Q: How much passport validity do I need?

The UK government states your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay and have at least one blank page. Many airlines and consular services recommend at least six months' validity to be safe.

Q: Do I need proof of onward travel or funds?

Possibly. Immigration officers may ask to see a return or onward ticket and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay, so carry these documents.

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

No. Uruguay is in South America and is not part of the Schengen area, so neither the Schengen 90/180 rule nor ETIAS applies.

British (UK ordinary) passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Uruguay. You can enter visa-free and stay for up to 90 days, extendable once for a further 90 days at the immigration authority. As of 30 May 2026, holders of an ordinary United Kingdom passport can travel to Uruguay for tourism or short visits without a visa, under a long-standing visa-waiver arrangement in force since 1 March 1961. On arrival you receive a tourist entry stamp permitting a stay of up to 90 days, which can be extended once for an additional 90 days at the Dirección Nacional de Migración (DNM). Uruguay operates no eVisa, ETA or visa-on-arrival scheme for British nationals, and Uruguay is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. The UK government advises that your passport must be valid for the full duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for the entry stamp; many carriers and consular services recommend at least six months' validity as a precaution. Travellers should be ready to show proof of onward or return travel and evidence of sufficient funds. This is the current, verified position confirmed by gov.uk foreign travel advice and the published visa policy of 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 short tourist stays)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry, extendable once for a further 90 days

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted during validity of the visa-waiver

from issue date

Visa fee

No fee (GBP 0 / USD 0)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry stamp issued on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid for the entire duration of stay; at least one blank page required

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your eligibility

Verify you hold an ordinary British passport. British citizens enter Uruguay visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days - no advance application is needed.

· Ordinary passport· Tourism / short visit

/02

Check passport validity

Ensure your passport is valid for the full duration of your intended stay and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp. As a precaution, carriers often prefer six months' validity.

· Valid for stay· 1 blank page

/03

Book onward or return travel

Arrange proof of onward or return travel out of Uruguay. Immigration officers may request to see this on arrival.

· Return/onward ticket

/04

Prepare supporting documents

Carry evidence of sufficient funds for your stay and accommodation details (hotel booking or host address) in case they are requested at the border.

· Proof of funds· Accommodation

/05

Arrive and receive your stamp

Present your passport at immigration in Montevideo (Carrasco) or your port of entry. You will be granted a tourist stay of up to 90 days, stamped in your passport.

· 90-day stamp· On arrival

/06

Extend if needed

If you wish to stay longer, apply for a 90-day extension at the Direccion Nacional de Migracion (DNM) before your initial period expires.

· DNM extension· Apply before expiry

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

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Ordinary British passport valid for the duration of your stay

required

At least one blank passport page for the entry stamp

required

Proof of onward or return travel

recommended

Evidence of sufficient funds for the visit

recommended

Accommodation details (hotel booking or host address)

recommended

Travel/medical insurance for the trip

recommended

Return/onward itinerary within the 90-day limit

recommended

Contact details for UK consular assistance in Montevideo

optional

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeGBP 0No visa is required for British citizens for stays up to 90 days

Entry stamp on arrivalUSD 0Issued free of charge at the border

Stay extension (optional)VariesAdministrative fee payable to the DNM if you extend beyond 90 days; confirm current amount locally

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate at border

No application or pre-approval. The 90-day tourist stamp is issued by immigration when you land.

Stay extension at DNM

Allow several days to weeks

Optional in-country process for an additional 90 days, handled by the Direccion Nacional de Migracion before your initial stay expires.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Long-standing visa-waiver agreement

A bilateral visa exemption between the UK and Uruguay has been in force since 1 March 1961, allowing British nationals visa-free tourist entry.

High

/02

Short tourist stay under 90 days

Visits for tourism or short business of up to 90 days fall squarely within the visa-free allowance.

High

/03

No eVisa or ETA system

Uruguay has not introduced any electronic travel authorisation or eVisa for British travellers, so no online pre-registration is needed.

Medium

/04

Valid passport and onward travel

Entry is conditional on a valid passport with a blank page and, if asked, proof of onward travel and funds.

Medium

/05

Stay exceeding the visa-free limit

Travellers intending to stay beyond 90 days (or 180 with an extension) need to regularise their status with the DNM.

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

United Kingdom to Uruguay route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry for UK ordinary passport holders (90 days, extendable) against gov.uk foreign travel advice and the published visa policy of Uruguay.

/09 — The questions