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🇬🇧 Does a British need a visa for Uruguay 🇺🇾?

What this means for your trip

Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.

Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.

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, the United Kingdom uses G.

More about entering Uruguay →

Your embassy in Uruguay

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Uruguay, contact the embassy of the United Kingdom:

• British Embassy Montevideo · Marco Bruto 1073 · gov.uk

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

The other way round

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

The British passport at a glance

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