São Tomé and Príncipe
Uruguay
Uruguay visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Uruguay visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Uruguay
Uruguay has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,677 km
- Embassy of Uruguay in Pretoria3,709 km
Veale Street East 361, Pretoria
- 3,889 km
The nearest Uruguayan missions to São Tomé are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (3,677 km from São Tomé), Pretoria, South Africa (3,709 km) and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (3,889 km). Uruguay sets which of its missions takes applications from São Tomé and Príncipe; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
UruguaySão Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Uruguay
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Uruguay is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Uruguay has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Uruguay accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Uruguay names the right place.
Uruguay’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Brazil and Argentina require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Uruguayan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Uruguay?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.
Is there an embassy of Uruguay in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Uruguay has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Uruguayan embassy is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3,677 km from São Tomé.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Uruguayan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Uruguay visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Uruguay obtained in advance.
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.