Costa Rica
Uruguay
Uruguay visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Uruguay admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
UruguayCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica 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).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Uruguay
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uruguay.
Uruguay’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Brazil and Argentina admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Uruguayan citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Uruguay.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Uruguay admits Costa Rican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Uruguay?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days.
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Uruguayan citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Uruguay without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.