Eritrea
Uruguay
Uruguay visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Uruguay
Uruguay has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 704 km
- Embassy of Uruguay in Riyadh1,313 km
AlRadaef Street C40, Riyadh
- Embassy of Uruguay in Doha1,715 km
University Road, Villa Nº 38, Doha
Measured from Asmara, Uruguayan embassies and consulates are closest in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (704 km), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,313 km) and Doha, Qatar (1,715 km). Uruguay sets which of its missions takes applications from Eritrea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Eritrea
UruguayEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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.
Eritrean 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Uruguay
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Uruguay is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
Uruguay has no embassy or career consulate in Eritrea. Eritrean citizens apply through a mission of Uruguay accredited to Eritrea from abroad; the official visa portal of Uruguay names the right place.
Uruguay’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Brazil and Argentina require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Eritrea
Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Uruguay.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.
Is there an embassy of Uruguay in Eritrea?
No. Uruguay has no embassy in Eritrea. The nearest Uruguayan embassy is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 704 km from Asmara.
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 Eritrea?
Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
No; Eritrean 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.