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United Kingdom visa for Uruguayan citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 180 days

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Uruguayan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

Maximum stay
180 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk

Which United Kingdom visa?

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£20
Processing time
Usually within a day, up to 3 working days

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation

All visa types for the United Kingdom

For the ETA, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.

Where to apply in Uruguay

  • Embassy of the United Kingdom in Montevideo

    Embassy · Montevideo

    Marco Bruto 1073, 11300 Montevideo

    Open 24/7

British citizens travelling to Uruguay

United KingdomUruguay Visa-free, 90 days Uruguay visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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 the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Uruguayan citizens can stay in the United Kingdom

Uruguayan citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.

How Uruguayan citizens apply

Uruguayan citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Uruguayan citizens

Ireland admits Uruguayan citizens visa-free.

British citizens travelling to Uruguay

Uruguay admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Before flying to the United Kingdom, Uruguayan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.

How long can Uruguayan citizens stay in the United Kingdom?

Uruguayan citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.

How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.

Do British citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

Uruguay admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Uruguayan citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; Uruguayan citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.

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.