Uruguay
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Germany visa for Uruguayan citizens
Entry requirement
Uruguayan citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at montevideo.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Uruguay
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 16 | 1 | – |
| 2024 | 9 | 8 | 1 | – |
| 2025 | 20 | 17 | 2 | – |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Uruguay (Montevideo) received 20 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 17. Applications rose by 122% compared with 2024 (9).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 7.8% of the applications lodged in Uruguay that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 4th 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
German citizens travelling to Uruguay
GermanyUruguay Visa-free, 90 days Uruguay visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Uruguayan citizens can stay in Germany
Uruguayan citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Uruguayan citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for Uruguayan citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Uruguayan citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Uruguay
Uruguay admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Uruguay and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Uruguayan citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Uruguayan citizens stay in Germany?
Uruguayan citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Uruguay admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Uruguayan citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Uruguayan citizens can enter Germany 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.