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🇰🇪 Does a Kenyan 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.

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

You need a travel adapter: Uruguay uses plug types C, F, I, L, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (Uruguay: 230 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Uruguay →

Easier destinations near Uruguay for Kenyan passport holders

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

The other way round

🇺🇾 Uruguayan passport holders visiting Kenya: Uruguayan passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.

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