Maldives
Uruguay
Uruguay visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Uruguay requires Maldivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for Uruguay
Uruguay has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Uruguay in New Delhi2,740 km
B-8 3, New Delhi
- Embassy of Uruguay in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City3,041 km
8th. Street between Al Dhafra and Al Magwa Street, Mushriff Area, Abu Dhabi
- Embassy of Uruguay in Kuala Lumpur3,131 km
Jalan P. Ramlee 10, Kuala Lumpur
Measured from Malé, Uruguayan embassies and consulates are closest in New Delhi, India (2,740 km), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (3,041 km) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (3,131 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Maldives is decided by Uruguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to the Maldives
UruguayMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives 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.
Before travelling from the Maldives 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Uruguay
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Uruguay is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Uruguay has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Uruguay accredited to the Maldives from abroad; the official visa portal of Uruguay names the right place.
Uruguay’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Brazil and Argentina require Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to the Maldives
The Maldives issues Uruguayan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Uruguay requires Maldivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Uruguay in the Maldives?
No. Uruguay has no embassy in the Maldives. The nearest Uruguayan embassy is in New Delhi, India, 2,740 km from Malé.
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 the Maldives?
The Maldives issues Uruguayan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.