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Uruguay
Uruguay visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Uruguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassyofuruguay.ca
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Canada
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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.
Canadian citizens 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Uruguay
Canadian citizens may stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uruguay.
Uruguay’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Argentina admits Canadian citizens visa-free.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Canada
Canada requires Uruguayan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Uruguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Uruguay?
Canadian citizens can stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days.
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Uruguayan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Canadian citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
Yes, Canadian citizens can enter Uruguay without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.