Uruguay — Visas and Healthcare
Passports and Visas
All visitors to Uruguay must hold an onward or return ticket and documents for next destination. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.
Americans
US citizens require a passport, but a visa is not required for a stay of up to three months.
UK Nationals
All British nationals require a passport for travel to Uruguay. A visa is not required for a stay of up to three months for all British passport holders.
Canadians
Canadians require a passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
Australians
Australians require a passport, but a visa is not required for a stay of up to three months.
South Africans
South Africans require a passport, but a visa is not required for a stay of up to three months.
Irish Nationals
Irish nationals require a passport, but a visa is not required for a stay of up to three months.
New Zealanders
New Zealand nationals require a passport, but no visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
Healthcare
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for visitors to Uruguay, and visitors are advised to take precautions against mosquito bites because of a high risk of dengue fever. Medical facilities in Uruguay are adequate for general problems, with 24-hour emergency care available at the British Hospital in Montevideo. Most doctors and hospitals expect payment in cash. Serious medical problems require air evacuation to a country with better medical facilities, therefore travel health insurance is strongly recommended. Pharmacies supply most drugs and medications imported from the USA or Europe, many of which are available without a prescription. Visitors are advised to take sensible precautions regarding the consumption of food and water; bottled or purified water should be used, and food should be eaten washed, peeled and/or well cooked.
Safety
Visits to Uruguay are generally trouble free, with a low risk of terrorism and no political instability. There are occurrences of street crime in Montevideo, but police patrols are active and act as a good deterrent. Visitors should, however, take sensible precautions with their valuables and when using ATMs.
