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🇹🇿 Does a Tanzanian 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, Tanzania uses G.

More about entering Uruguay →

Easier destinations near Uruguay for Tanzanian passport holders

• 🇪🇨 Ecuador — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇧🇴 Bolivia — Visa on arrival
• 🇸🇷 Suriname — e-Visa

The other way round

🇺🇾 Uruguayan passport holders visiting Tanzania: Uruguayan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania, usually at the airport or land border.

The Tanzanian passport at a glance

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