You do not need a visa for Uruguay if you have a Dutch passport

No visa needed

Dutch citizens can enter Uruguay without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

No. Dutch citizens can enter Uruguay without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Uruguay may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 4x4cm, white background, recent
Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
Round-trip flight itinerary or onward travel proof
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel insurance covering medical emergencies

Entry requirements for Dutch travellers

These rules apply specifically to Dutch passport holders entering Uruguay as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Uruguay. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Uruguay.
Oriental Republic of Uruguay Last checked 2026-07-29
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Uruguay
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Uruguay.
Last checked 2026-07-29
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Uruguay.
Last checked 2026-07-29
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Uruguay.
Last checked 2026-07-29