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Uruguay visa for citizens of St Lucia

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of St Lucia need a visa for Uruguay, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

Apply on gub.uy – Prórroga de permanencia temporaria

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 citizens of St Lucia apply for a visa for Uruguay

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

The nearest Uruguayan missions to Castries are in San Juan, Puerto Rico (730 km from Castries), Caracas, Venezuela (744 km) and Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic (1,075 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of St Lucia is decided by Uruguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to St Lucia

UruguaySt Lucia Visa-free, 42 days St Lucia 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.

Citizens of St Lucia 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 citizens of St Lucia can stay in Uruguay

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

How citizens of St Lucia apply

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

Uruguay’s neighbours for citizens of St Lucia

Brazil and Argentina admit citizens of St Lucia visa-free.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to St Lucia

Uruguayan citizens can visit St Lucia without a visa for up to 42 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of St Lucia need a visa for Uruguay?

Citizens of St Lucia need a visa for Uruguay, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Uruguay in St Lucia?

No. Uruguay has no embassy in St Lucia. The nearest Uruguayan consulate general is in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 730 km from Castries.

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 St Lucia?

Uruguayan citizens can visit St Lucia without a visa for up to 42 days.

Can citizens of St Lucia enter Uruguay visa-free?

No; citizens of St Lucia 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.