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Uruguay visa for Lao citizens

Visa required

Lao citizens need a visa for Uruguay, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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.

Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Uruguay

Uruguay has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Uruguayan missions to Vientiane are in Hanoi, Vietnam (481 km from Vientiane), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1,650 km) and Jakarta, Indonesia (2,730 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Uruguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Laos

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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.

For a trip from Laos 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Lao citizens can stay in Uruguay

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

How Lao citizens apply

Uruguay has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Uruguay accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Uruguay names the right place.

Uruguay’s neighbours for Lao citizens

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

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Laos

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

Lao citizens need a visa for Uruguay, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Uruguay in Laos?

No. Uruguay has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Uruguayan embassy is in Hanoi, Vietnam, 481 km from Vientiane.

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 Laos?

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

Can Lao citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?

No; Lao 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.