Americas
Uruguay
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Population
- 3,384,688
- Currency
- Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
- Calling code
- +598
- Languages
- Spanish
- 66missions
- 41embassies
- 15consulates
- 10honorary consulates
Uruguay
Embassies and consulates in Uruguay
embassies in Montevideo
Uruguay hosts 66 foreign missions from 45 countries: 41 embassies, 15 consulates and 10 honorary consulates. All 41 embassies are in the capital, Montevideo. Consulates are also found in Maldonado, Salto and Paysandú.
Map
All missions in Uruguay
Other cities in Uruguay
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Outside Montevideo, missions are found in Maldonado (3), Salto (2), Paysandú (2), Colonia del Sacramento (2), Rivera (1), Tacuarembó (1), Melo (1) and Artigas (1), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Angola 1 consulate1 -
Argentina 1 embassy · 6 consulates7 -
Bolivia 1 embassy1 -
Brazil 1 embassy · 5 consulates6 -
Canada 1 embassy1 -
Chile 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Colombia 1 embassy1 -
Costa Rica 1 embassy1 -
Cuba 1 embassy1 -
Czech Republic 1 honorary consulate1 -
Dominican Republic 1 embassy1 -
Ecuador 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Guatemala 1 embassy1 -
Holy See 1 embassy1 -
Iran 1 embassy1 -
Israel 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 embassy · 6 honorary consulates7 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Lebanon 1 embassy1 -
Mexico 1 embassy1
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Nicaragua 1 embassy1 -
Palestine 1 embassy1 -
Panama 1 embassy1 -
Paraguay 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Peru 1 embassy1 -
Poland 1 honorary consulate1 -
Portugal 1 embassy1 -
Qatar 1 embassy1 -
Romania 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Sweden 1 consulate1 -
Switzerland 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1 -
Venezuela 1 embassy1 -
Western Sahara 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Uruguay
Uruguay visa guide · 4 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 85 can enter visa-free and 113 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Uruguay.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Uruguay
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 236 | 201 | 33 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 272 | 278 | 13 | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 293 | 271 | 23 | 7.8% | 9.2% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 181 | 174 | 7.9% |
| France | 56 | 46 | 8.0% |
| Italy | 27 | 26 | 3.7% |
| Germany | 20 | 17 | – |
| Portugal | 7 | 6 | – |
| Greece | 2 | 2 | – |
Schengen consulates in Uruguay received 293 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 271 visas. 7.8% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 4.5%: the rate rose by 3.4 points. Applications rose by 8% compared with 2024 (272).
Most applications went to Spain (181), France (56), Italy (27) and Germany (20).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Uruguay.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Uruguay
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 28,134 | 21,722 |
| Student (F, M) | 158 | 136 |
| Exchange (J) | 258 | 285 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 340 | 294 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 117 | 102 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 301 | 182 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 19 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 29,327 | 22,726 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 2.6% | 2.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 22,726 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Uruguay, the 53rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 96%. That is 23% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (29,327).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Uruguay received 10,777, 19% more than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 2.6% for citizens of Uruguay in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 2.6%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Uruguay’s own missions abroad
Uruguay’s embassies abroad (93)
In the other direction, Uruguay runs 93 missions in 50 countries. Its largest networks are in Australia (7), Brazil (7), Germany (7), Spain (7) and Argentina (4).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Uruguay
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Children's Day
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Carnival
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 41 embassies are in the capital, Montevideo. The largest foreign networks in Uruguay are those of Argentina (7), Italy (7), Brazil (6), Chile (2) and Spain (2).
Travel advice for Uruguay
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Uruguay: the US State Department rates Uruguay at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uruguay (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uruguay (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Uruguay?
Argentina, with 7 missions, followed by Italy (7).
Do I need a visa for Uruguay?
Of 198 passports, 85 can enter visa-free and 113 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Uruguay; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Uruguay closed?
On Uruguay’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day (Día de la Familia) on Friday 25 December 2026.