New Zealand
Uruguay
Uruguay visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
Uruguay admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Uruguayan citizens travelling to New Zealand
UruguayNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand 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.
New Zealand 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Uruguay
New Zealand citizens may stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uruguay.
Uruguay’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Brazil and Argentina admit New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, Uruguayan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Uruguay admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Uruguay?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days.
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Before flying to New Zealand, Uruguayan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Uruguay without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.