You do not need a visa for Uruguay if you have a Northern Mariana Islander passport

No visa needed

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

Travelling to Uruguay Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. Northern Mariana Islander 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 Northern Mariana Islander travellers

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

  • Required

    Mandatory proof of accommodation

    Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Uruguay. If travelers will be hosted by a relative or friend, a letter of invitation will be requested.

    Oriental Republic of Uruguay Last checked 2026-07-29
  • 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
  • May be required

    Transit visa may be required

    International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Uruguay if they stay in the airport transit area and don’t pass through immigration. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements.

    Last checked 2026-07-29

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