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Uruguay
Uruguay visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens can visit Uruguay without a visa for 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 South Korea
UruguaySouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea 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 South Korea 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 South Korean citizens can stay in Uruguay
South Korean citizens may stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uruguay.
Uruguay’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Brazil and Argentina admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to South Korea
Uruguayan citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
South Korean citizens can visit Uruguay without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Uruguay?
South Korean citizens can stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days.
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Uruguayan citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
Yes, South Korean 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.