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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Uruguay 🇺🇾?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in Ethiopia

If you live in Ethiopia, visas for Uruguay are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

• Embassy of Uruguay in Ethiopia · Bole Sub-City, Woreda 13, Kebele 03/05, House Nr. 0474

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Uruguay at a glance

Capital: Montevideo · Currency: Uruguayan peso (UYU, $) · Official languages: Spanish · Calling code: +598

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Uruguay: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 28 July 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C, E, F, L); for type J plugs bring a travel adapter for Uruguay's sockets (C, F, I, L). Mains voltage differs (Uruguay: 230 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Uruguay for Ethiopian passport holders

• 🇧🇴 Bolivia — Visa on arrival
• 🇨🇴 Colombia — e-Visa
• 🇪🇨 Ecuador — e-Visa
• 🇸🇷 Suriname — e-Visa

The other way round

🇺🇾 Uruguayan passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Uruguayan passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

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