Uruguay Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy

2023-07-17 20:19:01

Uruguay is located in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is a developing country. Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Uruguay is Exercise Increased Caution. Check Uruguay Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.



Travel advice and advisories

Published 20.04.2022
1. Passengers must have:
- a negative COVID-19 antigen or RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point; or
- a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at most 9 months before departure from the first embarkation point; or
- a positive COVID-19 antigen or RT-PCR test result issued at least 10 days and at most 90 days before arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.
2. Passengers and airline crew must have health insurance to cover COVID-19 expenses.
- This does not apply to nationals and residents of Uruguay.
3. Nationals and residents of Uruguay must present a completed Traveler\'s Health Affidavit (Declaración Jurada de Salud del Viajero) upon arrival. The form can be found at https://tinyurl.com/32jwxnpc
4. Passengers must complete an Affidavit of Entry to Uruguay for Foreigners (Declaracion Jurada de Ingreso a Uruguay para Extranjeros) at most 48 hours before boarding at https://tinyurl.com/3w5cuzm2
- This does not apply to nationals and residents of Uruguay.


Travel Advisory By USA

Mon, 17 Jul 2023

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime.

Country Summary: Crime is most prevalent in the Montevideo, Canelones and Rivera departments. Violent crimes, such as homicides, armed robberies, car jackings, and thefts occur throughout the country and in urban areas frequented by U.S. government personnel, day and night. Criminals commonly travel in pairs on motorcycles to approach unsuspecting victims with a weapon and demand personal belongings. Armed criminals also target grocery stores, restaurants, financial centers, and small businesses, in which innocent bystanders are often victimized.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Uruguay.

If you decide to travel to Uruguay:

  • Be aware of your surroundings especially when traveling to tourist locations or poorly lit areas.
  • Call 911 if you encounter a crime in progress. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt or try to stop a robbery in progress.
  • Be vigilant when visiting banks or using ATMs during non-daylight hours or in remote locations; criminals often target ATMs and businesses in the early morning hours.
  • Do not leave valuable objects in parked vehicles or in plain sight when driving.
  • Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive jewelry or watches.
  • Review your personal and residential security plans.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Review the Country Security Report for Uruguay.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.


Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Uruguay

Visa required

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Visa free access

  • Croatia

Visa Requirements for Uruguay Citizens

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