Uruguay
France
France visa for Uruguayan citizens
Entry requirement
Uruguayan citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at uy.ambafrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
France: visa decisions in Uruguay
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 52 | 3 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 56 | 55 | 1 | 1.8% | 3.6% |
| 2025 | 56 | 46 | 4 | 8.0% | 15.2% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Uruguay (Montevideo) received 56 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 46. 8.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 1.8%: the rate rose by 6.2 points, a sharp increase. The number of applications was almost unchanged (56 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 7.8% of the applications lodged in Uruguay that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Uruguay.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Uruguay, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Uruguay
FranceUruguay Visa-free, 90 days Uruguay visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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 Uruguay to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Uruguayan citizens can stay in France
Uruguayan citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Uruguayan citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for Uruguayan citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit Uruguayan citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to Uruguay
French citizens do not need a visa for Uruguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Uruguay and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for France?
Uruguayan citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Uruguayan citizens stay in France?
Uruguayan citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
French citizens do not need a visa for Uruguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Uruguayan citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, Uruguayan citizens can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.