All visitors to
Uruguay must hold an onward or return ticket and documents for next destination.
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, providing the passport features the wording '
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland', or 'Jersey', or '
Guernsey and its Dependencies' on the front cover, or the passport is endorsed British National (Overseas). All other
British passport holders will require a visa.
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.
Health
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.
