Uruguay
Canada
Canada visa for Uruguayan citizens
Entry requirement
Uruguayan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Uruguay
Canada has 1 mission in Uruguay, with its embassy in Montevideo.
Canadian citizens travelling to Uruguay
CanadaUruguay Visa-free, 90 days Uruguay visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Uruguayan citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Uruguayan citizens can stay in Canada
How long Uruguayan citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Uruguayan citizens apply
In Uruguay, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Montevideo, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Uruguayan citizens
The United States requires Uruguayan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Uruguay
Uruguay admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Uruguayan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Uruguay?
The Canadian embassy in Uruguay is in Montevideo.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Uruguay admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Uruguayan citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Canada 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.