El Salvador
Uruguay
Uruguay visa for Salvadoran citizens
Entry requirement
Salvadoran citizens can visit Uruguay without a visa for 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 El Salvador
UruguayEl Salvador Visa-free, 180 days El Salvador 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.
Salvadoran 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Salvadoran citizens can stay in Uruguay
Salvadoran citizens may stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uruguay.
Uruguay’s neighbours for Salvadoran citizens
Brazil and Argentina admit Salvadoran citizens visa-free.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to El Salvador
No visa is needed by Uruguayan citizens for El Salvador, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between El Salvador and Uruguay.
Frequently asked questions
Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Salvadoran citizens can visit Uruguay without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Salvadoran citizens stay in Uruguay?
Salvadoran citizens can stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days.
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for El Salvador?
No visa is needed by Uruguayan citizens for El Salvador, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Salvadoran citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
Yes, Salvadoran 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.