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Uruguay visa for citizens of Burkina Faso

Visa required

Citizens of Burkina Faso must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 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

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All visa types for Uruguay

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 Burkina Faso apply for a visa for Uruguay

Uruguay has no embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Uruguayan missions to Ouagadougou are in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (2,271 km from Ouagadougou), Lisbon, Portugal (3,027 km) and Rome, Italy (3,555 km). Uruguay sets which of its missions takes applications from Burkina Faso; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

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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.

Before travelling from Burkina Faso to Uruguay, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Burkina Faso can stay in Uruguay

How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Uruguay is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Burkina Faso apply

Uruguay has no embassy or career consulate in Burkina Faso. Citizens of Burkina Faso apply through a mission of Uruguay accredited to Burkina Faso from abroad; the official visa portal of Uruguay names the right place.

Uruguay’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso

Brazil and Argentina require citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Uruguay?

Citizens of Burkina Faso must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.

Is there an embassy of Uruguay in Burkina Faso?

No. Uruguay has no embassy in Burkina Faso. The nearest Uruguayan consulate general is in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 2,271 km from Ouagadougou.

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 Burkina Faso?

Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Uruguay visa-free?

No; citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Uruguay obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.