Uruguay Health Declaration
Complete your Uruguay Health Declaration online — confirm current rules and get expert guidance on health coverage and entry requirements before you travel.
What Is the Uruguay Health Declaration?
The Uruguay Health Declaration was the official sworn health affidavit travellers previously submitted to Uruguay’s public health authorities as part of COVID-era entry controls. The document collected recent illness, vaccination and testing details and was processed through a government portal established during the sanitary emergency. It was introduced to centralize health checks and to support contact tracing at ports of entry.
Applications were made through the government portal (declaracionjurada.ingresoauruguay.gub.uy) or with the help of authorised third-party services. Approved submissions historically produced an electronic confirmation that could be downloaded or printed. Airlines and immigration officials used that confirmation as part of check-in and arrival screening.
The declaration did not replace a visa or entry permit — it was strictly a public-health pre-arrival registration. Important policy changes in 2022 removed many of the emergency health-screening obligations; the sworn statement requirement was later lifted (see FAQ). Other standard entry checks — passport validity, proof of onward travel and health coverage — remain enforced by migration and customs authorities.
For up-to-date entry rules see Uruguay visa information and the government guidance at gub.uy/ingreso-uruguay. If you want help confirming whether any health paperwork still applies to your trip and preparing required travel insurance, Apply for your Uruguay Health Declaration now.
Who Needs the Uruguay Health Declaration?
Who Needs It
- All foreign nationals arriving to Uruguay who must meet public-health entry checks under the sanitary emergency (historically)
- Travelers of any age at the time the requirement applied — each person required their own submission when active
- Returning Uruguayan nationals and resident foreigners who entered by international routes
Who Is Exempt
- Uruguayan nationals
- Airline and vessel crew on active official duty
- Diplomatic and official passport holders on government business
- Transit passengers who remain in the international transit area and do not clear immigration
Uruguay Entry Requirements & Health Restrictions
Passport Validity
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for entry stamps. See the Dirección Nacional de Migración for full requirements.
Vaccination & Health Advice
There are no mandatory vaccination certificates for routine travel to Uruguay. The CDC recommends up-to-date routine vaccines and Hepatitis A for most travellers; check CDC — Uruguay for clinical guidance.
Health Coverage / Travel Insurance
You must have health coverage in Uruguay or travel insurance that covers your stay. Uruguayan authorities and consular guidance explicitly ask travellers to demonstrate medical coverage on entry.
Customs & Prohibited Items
Uruguay prohibits importing fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, live animals and strictly controls narcotics, obscene or subversive material. See the Uruguayan Customs and export.gov guidance for specifics.
COVID-era Testing & Age Exemptions
Emergency measures evolved in 2022 — testing and sworn declarations were relaxed. Historically, some entry testing rules exempted children under 6; always verify current health notices on gub.uy/ingreso-uruguay before travel.
Travel Tips for Uruguay Visitors
Uruguay is a compact, temperate country with a long Atlantic coastline and popular resorts such as Punta del Este. Most international travellers fly into Carrasco International Airport.
- Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU). US dollars (USD) are widely accepted in tourist areas and major hotels, but carry some local currency for small purchases.
- Language: Spanish is the official language. English is commonly spoken in hotels, tourism hubs and by service staff in Montevideo and Punta del Este.
- Time zone: Uruguay observes GMT−3 year-round.
- Best time to visit: December–March for warm beach weather; autumn and spring offer mild temperatures and fewer crowds.
- Airport transfers: Carrasco International Airport (MVD) serves Montevideo — plan taxis or shuttle services into the city and confirm pickup times with your accommodation.
- Local laws & safety: Exercise caution in Montevideo at night; follow travel advisories for crime hotspots and keep valuables secure.
- Documentation: Keep photocopies of passports and travel insurance documents, and have accommodation reservations ready to present at immigration if requested.
"DoVisa clarified that the Uruguay Health Declaration had been abolished and helped me confirm required travel insurance for my trip via Carrasco (MVD). Fast answers and useful links to the government portal."
"Support guided me through what documents immigration at Puerto de Montevideo might ask for. The team checked my passport and insurance details and the email summary was clear and practical."
"Helpful service — they explained that the sworn form was removed and pointed me to the official site. Made packing and paperwork much less stressful before boarding at my departure airport."
"Needed a quick check of whether the Uruguay Health Declaration still applied to our family trip. DoVisa confirmed the change and advised how to document travel insurance for immigration checks."
"Clear guidance and follow-up email. The team reminded me to carry proof of coverage and my accommodation confirmation for presentation at immigration in Montevideo."
"Support answered my questions about customs rules — especially around food and agricultural items. One minor delay in reply but all concerns were resolved before travel."
"They explained the difference between the old declaration and current health checks. Helpful when we took the ferry to Colonia and had to show reservation details at the port."
"Fast responses, though I needed to provide extra details about my travel insurance. The checklist prevented any surprises at Carrasco (MVD) immigration."
"Confusion at first: I thought I still needed the Uruguay Health Declaration, but support clarified the 2022 change and helped me gather the right documents for entry. Resolved, but initial guidance could be clearer."
"Excellent — confirmation email and links to official portals saved time at check-in. Knowing the declaration was no longer required stopped us from booking unnecessary tests."
"DoVisa clarified that the Uruguay Health Declaration had been abolished and helped me confirm required travel insurance for my trip via Carrasco (MVD). Fast answers and useful links to the government portal."
"Support guided me through what documents immigration at Puerto de Montevideo might ask for. The team checked my passport and insurance details and the email summary was clear and practical."
"Helpful service — they explained that the sworn form was removed and pointed me to the official site. Made packing and paperwork much less stressful before boarding at my departure airport."
Uruguay Health Declaration: Frequently Asked Questions
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Confirm whether the sworn health affidavit applies to your trip. Get document checks, official links and travel-insurance guidance before departure.
Check Price & Apply NowSources & References
- CDC — Travel Health Notices: Uruguay
- GOV.UK — Uruguay: Entry requirements
- U.S. Department of State — Uruguay International Travel Information
- Government of Uruguay — Ingreso a Uruguay (official guidance)
- Trade.gov — Uruguay: Business Travel & Entry
- Export.gov — Uruguay Prohibited & Restricted Imports
- Embassy of Uruguay — Travel to Uruguay
- Consulate of Uruguay in Istanbul — COVID / entry guidance (archival)