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Uruguay visa for Iranian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.

Where to apply
1 mission

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

Apply on gub.uy – Prórroga de permanencia temporaria

All visa types for Uruguay

For the tourist visa, Uruguay’s official sources give a standard fee of 225.6 UI, and applications are made on 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 Iran

Uruguay has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Iran

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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 Iran 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Iranian citizens can stay in Uruguay

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

How Iranian citizens apply

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

Uruguay’s neighbours for Iranian citizens

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

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Iran

Uruguayan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.

Where is the Uruguayan embassy in Iran?

The Uruguayan embassy in Iran is in Tehran.

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 Iran?

Uruguayan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Iran, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Iranian citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?

No; Iranian 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.