Botswana
Uruguay
Uruguay visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Uruguay, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Uruguay visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Uruguay visa?
Tourist entry and tourist visa (visa de turismo)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The stay granted at entry, extendable through the DNM
- Fee
- 225.6 UI
- Processing time
- Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days
For the tourist visa, Uruguay’s official sources give a standard fee of 225.6 UI, and applications are made on gub.uy. Processing time, as Uruguay states it: Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The stay granted at entry, extendable through the DNM.
Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Uruguay
Uruguay has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Uruguay in Pretoria265 km
Veale Street East 361, Pretoria
- 3,995 km
- Embassy of Uruguay in Riyadh5,922 km
AlRadaef Street C40, Riyadh
The nearest Uruguayan missions to Gaborone are in Pretoria, South Africa (265 km from Gaborone), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (3,995 km) and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (5,922 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Botswana is decided by Uruguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Botswana
UruguayBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Uruguay
Travel advice for Uruguay
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Citizens of Botswana planning a trip to Uruguay can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Uruguay
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Uruguay is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Uruguay has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Uruguay accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Uruguay names the right place.
Uruguay’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Brazil admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Argentina requires citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Botswana
No visa is needed by Uruguayan citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Uruguay?
Citizens of Botswana need a visa for Uruguay, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Uruguay in Botswana?
No. Uruguay has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest Uruguayan embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 265 km from Gaborone.
How much does the Uruguay tourist visa cost?
Uruguay’s official sources give a standard fee of 225.6 UI for the tourist visa. Processing time: Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days.
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Botswana?
No visa is needed by Uruguayan citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Uruguay visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Uruguay obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.