United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uruguay visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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 the United Kingdom
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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.
For a trip from the United Kingdom to Uruguay, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 British citizens can stay in Uruguay
British citizens may stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uruguay.
Uruguay’s neighbours for British citizens
Brazil and Argentina admit British citizens visa-free.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Uruguayan citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
British citizens can visit Uruguay without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Uruguay?
British citizens can stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days.
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Uruguayan citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Can British citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
Yes, British 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.