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🇮🇷 Does an Iranian need a visa for Uruguay 🇺🇾?
Yes. Iranian passport holders need a visa for Uruguay, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Uruguay before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Iranian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Uruguay or its official government website before you travel.
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 Iran
If you live in Iran, 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 Iran · Mina Boulevard 5
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
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Iran (C, F) works with sockets in Uruguay. Mains voltage differs (Uruguay: 230 V; Iran: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Uruguay
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Uruguay, contact the embassy of Iran:
- Embassy of Iran in Uruguay · Miraflores 1457 · uruguay.mfa.gov.ir
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Uruguay for Iranian passport holders
- 🇸🇷 Suriname — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇻🇪 Venezuela — Visa-free 15 days
- 🇧🇴 Bolivia — e-Visa 30 days
- 🇨🇴 Colombia — e-Visa
- 🇪🇨 Ecuador — e-Visa
- 🇬🇾 Guyana — e-Visa
The other way round
🇺🇾 Uruguayan passport holders visiting Iran: Uruguayan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.
The Iranian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Iranian passport holders need a visa for Uruguay, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Uruguay before travelling.
Does a Uruguayan need a visa for Iran?
Uruguayan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.