Uruguay
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Spain visa for Uruguayan citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Uruguayan citizens for Spain, for stays of 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 exteriores.gob.es
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Spain: visa decisions in Uruguay
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 130 | 107 | 23 | 17.0% | 2.8% |
| 2024 | 170 | 187 | 3 | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| 2025 | 181 | 174 | 15 | 7.9% | 1.7% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Uruguay (Montevideo) received 181 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 174. 7.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 1.6%: the rate rose by 6.4 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 6% compared with 2024 (170).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 7.8% of the applications lodged in Uruguay that year. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 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
Spanish citizens travelling to Uruguay
SpainUruguay Visa-free, 90 days Uruguay visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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 Uruguay to Spain, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Uruguayan citizens can stay in Spain
Uruguayan citizens may stay in Spain for up to 90 days. Days in Spain count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Spain and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Uruguayan citizens in Spain count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Spain’s neighbours for Uruguayan citizens
Andorra, Portugal and France admit Uruguayan citizens visa-free. Morocco requires Uruguayan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Uruguay
Uruguay admits Spanish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Uruguay and Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for Spain?
No visa is needed by Uruguayan citizens for Spain, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Uruguayan citizens stay in Spain?
Uruguayan citizens can stay in Spain for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Uruguay admits Spanish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Uruguayan citizens enter Spain visa-free?
Yes, Uruguayan citizens can enter Spain 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.