Moldova
Uruguay
Uruguay visa for Moldovan citizens
Entry requirement
Moldovan citizens need a visa for Uruguay, obtained before travel.
- 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
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 Moldovan citizens apply for a visa for Uruguay
Uruguay has no embassy or consulate in Moldova on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Uruguay in Bucharest355 km
Strada Amiral Constantin Bălescu 31A, București
- Embassy of Uruguay in Vienna945 km
Wallnerstraße 4, 1010 Wien
- Embassy of Uruguay in Athens1,076 km
Μενάνδρου 1, Κηφισιά
Measured from Chișinău, Uruguayan embassies and consulates are closest in Bucharest, Romania (355 km), Vienna, Austria (945 km) and Athens, Greece (1,076 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Moldova is decided by Uruguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Moldova
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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.
Moldovan 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Moldovan citizens can stay in Uruguay
How long Moldovan citizens may stay in Uruguay is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Moldovan citizens apply
Uruguay has no embassy or career consulate in Moldova. Moldovan citizens apply through a mission of Uruguay accredited to Moldova from abroad; the official visa portal of Uruguay names the right place.
Uruguay’s neighbours for Moldovan citizens
Brazil admits Moldovan citizens visa-free. Argentina requires Moldovan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to Moldova
Uruguayan citizens can visit Moldova without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Moldovan citizens need a visa for Uruguay, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Uruguay in Moldova?
No. Uruguay has no embassy in Moldova. The nearest Uruguayan embassy is in Bucharest, Romania, 355 km from Chișinău.
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 Moldova?
Uruguayan citizens can visit Moldova without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Moldovan citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
No; Moldovan 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.