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Uruguay visa for Cuban citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gub.uy

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

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 Cuba

  • Embassy of Uruguay in Havana

    Embassy · Havana

    Calle 36 716, La Habana

    Today 08:00–16:00

Uruguay has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Cuba

UruguayCuba e-Visa Cuba 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.

Before travelling from Cuba 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).

Good to know

How long Cuban citizens can stay in Uruguay

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

How Cuban citizens apply

In Cuba, applications go to the Uruguayan embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for Uruguay; fees, documents and processing times are published by Uruguay.

Uruguay’s neighbours for Cuban citizens

Brazil and Argentina require Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Cuba

Uruguayan citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cuban citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

Cuban citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.

Where is the Uruguayan embassy in Cuba?

The Uruguayan embassy in Cuba is in Havana.

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 Cuba?

Uruguayan citizens need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Can Cuban citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?

No; Cuban 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.