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Uruguay
Uruguay visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Uruguayan citizens travelling to France
UruguayFrance Visa-free, 90 days France 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 France 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 French citizens can stay in Uruguay
French citizens may stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uruguay.
Uruguay’s neighbours for French citizens
Brazil and Argentina admit French citizens visa-free.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to France
No visa is needed by Uruguayan citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Uruguay.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
French citizens can visit Uruguay without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Uruguay?
French citizens can stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days.
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Uruguayan citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can French citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
Yes, French citizens can enter Uruguay without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.