Visitors to Uruguay must obtain a visa from one of the Uruguayan diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Holders of passports of the following 84 jurisdictions can visit Uruguay without a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted). Extension of stay is possible for additional 90 days.
<sub>ID - citizens of these countries may cross the border with an ID card only.</sub><br /> <sub>1 - including all classes of British nationals.</sub><br /> <sub>2 - 30 days.</sub><br /> <sub>3 - 90 days within any 180-day period.</sub><br /> <sub>4 - for holders of a MSAR passport or a MSAR Travel Permit.</sub><br />
Chinese common passports holders do not require a visa to visit Uruguay if they meet 3 requirements. 1. At least 6 months before the passport expires. 2. Holding valid multiple-entry visas (or visa valid for over 18 months) in the US, Canada, Schengen Area or UK. 3. Enter through Colonia Port, Port of Montevideo or Carrasco International Airport only.