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

No visa needed

Portuguese 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. Portuguese 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 Portuguese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Portuguese 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

A look at Uruguay

  • The historic Palacio Salvo building in Montevideo's Plaza Independencia with palm trees and clear blue sky
    Palacio Salvo — Uruguay's most iconic architectural landmark
  • Organized travel documents including passport, visa forms, and Uruguay travel guides on a wooden desk
    Proper documentation is key to a successful Uruguay visa application
  • Modern Uruguayan consulate building exterior with national flag and people entering for appointments
    Uruguayan consulates process visa applications worldwide
  • Pristine sandy beach at Punta del Este with turquoise waters and iconic La Mano sculpture visible in distance
    Punta del Este — South America's premier beach resort destination

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Where else Portuguese citizens can apply online

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