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Uruguay visa for Nigerien citizens

Visa required

Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.

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

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All visa types for Uruguay

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 Nigerien citizens apply for a visa for Uruguay

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

The nearest Uruguayan missions to Niamey are in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (2,437 km from Niamey), Lisbon, Portugal (3,015 km) and Rome, Italy (3,313 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Niger is decided by Uruguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Niger

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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 Niger 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).

Good to know

How long Nigerien citizens can stay in Uruguay

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

How Nigerien citizens apply

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

Uruguay’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens

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

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Niger

Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Niger and Uruguay.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

Nigerien citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.

Is there an embassy of Uruguay in Niger?

No. Uruguay has no embassy in Niger. The nearest Uruguayan consulate general is in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 2,437 km from Niamey.

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 Niger?

Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Niger, obtained before travel.

Can Nigerien citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?

No; Nigerien 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.