Uruguay Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days free for most nationalitiesfor 🇧🇷 Brazilian citizens travelling to 🇺🇾 Uruguay

📋Required Documents10

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  Most nationalities enter Uruguay visa-free for up to 90 days

  check the consular list before preparing a visa application

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  For visa nationals: passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival
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  Visa application form from the nearest Uruguayan consulate
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  One recent passport-size photo
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  Return or onward ticket
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  Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address in Uruguay)
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  Bank statements or other proof of funds for the stay
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  Consular visa fee (approximately USD 42)
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  The 90-day stay can be extended once for another 90 days at the Dirección Nacional de Migración in Montevideo
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  No yellow fever or other vaccination certificates are required for entry

ℹ️What to Expect

As a Brazilian passport holder, you can enter Uruguay without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements with the Uruguay embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Brazilian passport holders do not need a visa for Uruguay

Brazilian passport holders can enter Uruguay without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means Brazilian citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.

⚠️Common Reasons Uruguay Tourist Visa on Arrival — 90 days free for most nationalities Applications Are Refused6

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  No clear, evidenced tourist purpose, or an itinerary / return ticket that is inconsistent or unconvincing.
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  Insufficient proof of funds to support the stay.
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  Weak ties to the home country, raising doubts the visitor will leave within the authorised period.
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  A nationality that requires a consular visa in advance, presented without it.
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  A passport with insufficient validity, or a prior overstay or entry ban in Uruguay.
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  False statements or forged supporting documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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