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Uruguay
Uruguay visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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
Uruguay’s tourist visa costs 225.6 UI at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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.
Uruguayan missions in China
Uruguay has 1 mission in China, with its embassy in Beijing.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to China
UruguayChina Visa-free, 30 days China 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.
For a trip from China to Uruguay, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Chinese citizens can stay in Uruguay
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Uruguay is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Uruguayan embassy in Beijing, or to a visa centre acting for Uruguay; fees, documents and processing times are published by Uruguay.
Uruguay’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Brazil and Argentina require Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to China
Uruguayan citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.
Where is the Uruguayan embassy in China?
The Uruguayan embassy in China is in Beijing.
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 China?
Uruguayan citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Chinese citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens 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.