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Uruguay visa for citizens of Tuvalu

Visa required

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

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 citizens of Tuvalu apply for a visa for Uruguay

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

The nearest Uruguayan missions to Funafuti are in Sydney, Australia (4,017 km from Funafuti), Tokyo, Japan (6,420 km) and Seoul, South Korea (7,455 km). Uruguay sets which of its missions takes applications from Tuvalu; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Tuvalu

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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 Tuvalu 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Tuvalu can stay in Uruguay

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

How citizens of Tuvalu apply

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

Uruguay’s neighbours for citizens of Tuvalu

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

Uruguayan citizens travelling to Tuvalu

Uruguayan citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for Uruguay?

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

Is there an embassy of Uruguay in Tuvalu?

No. Uruguay has no embassy in Tuvalu. The nearest Uruguayan consulate general is in Sydney, Australia, 4,017 km from Funafuti.

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 Tuvalu?

Uruguayan citizens receive their visa for Tuvalu at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can citizens of Tuvalu enter Uruguay visa-free?

No; citizens of Tuvalu 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.