Embassy
Embassy of Uruguay, Beijing
Beijing
Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Residence Compound No. 22 Dongfang Dong Lu, Chaoyang District
Uruguay visa requirements for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens need a visa for Uruguay, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
CHN
China
Going to
URY
Uruguay
Visa needed
Apply before travel if your passport requires a visa for a holiday.
- Visa
- Required
- Valid for
- 180 days
- Fee
- Check the fee with your consulate
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Chinese citizens in Uruguay
- Green Card Holders need to apply for a visa.
- Email your closest consulate to confirm.
- As of 14 July 2018, visas are issued with a 10-year validity period for business purpose.
- Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
What to do
Find Uruguay's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Uruguay
Your passport and nationality decide whether you need a visa.
Visa not required For your passportChinese passport visa exemptionChinese tourists with certain foreign visas can enter through named border points without visas.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your foreign visa meets the entry rules.
- First enter through Carrasco, Montevideo, Colonia or Laguna del Sauce.
- Show your passport and foreign visa.
Documents required
- Chinese ordinary passport
- Valid US, Canadian, UK or EU-country visa
- A residence permit is not listed as an alternative to a visa.
Visa requiredTourist visaApply before travel if your passport requires a visa for a holiday.
- Stay
- 90–180 days
- Valid for
- 180 days
- Fee
- Check the fee with your consulate
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Contact the consulate that serves where you live.
- Send the form and required documents.
- Attend the interview.
- After approval, follow payment and passport stamping instructions.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Signed visa form
- Passport photo
- Return ticket or booking
- Hotel booking or host contact details
- Proof of income
- Interview
- An extra 90 days needs approval; a visa does not guarantee entry.
- Published entry deadlines differ: 60 or 180 days; confirm your visa's deadline.
Sources (25)Last updated 11 November 2026
- National Directorate of Migration: visa admission rules
- Foreign Ministry: starting a visa application
- Decree 356/018, article 1: consular visa categories
- Official Gazette: Decree 356/018, including entry deadlines and multiple entries
- Presidency: decree establishing visa categories
- Uruguay's consulate in New York: tourist visa
- Embassy of Uruguay in India: visa application form
- Uruguay's consulate in Lima: tourist visa
- Consulate General in Madrid: business visa
- Consulate General in Madrid: study visa
- Consulate General in Madrid: work visa
- Consulate General in Madrid: humanitarian and emergency visa
- Embassy in Cuba: congresses, conventions and seminars visa
- Embassy in Canada: applications, fees and processing times
- Family reunification procedure, updated September 2026
- Foreign Ministry: family reunification checklist
- National Directorate of Migration: temporary stay extension
- Ministry of the Interior: migration procedures and 90-day stay extensions
- Uruguay aviation authority: passenger entry, transit and departure
- Ministry of Public Health: entry health requirements
- Government-backed Live in Uruguay: digital nomad permit
- Uruguay XXI: digital nomad residence scheme
- National Directorate of Migration: provisional identity permit application
- Foreign Ministry: British–Uruguayan youth mobility scheme and London consular contacts
- Presidency: working holiday temporary residence for British participants
Embassies for this trip
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Coming from China
- Plugs C F I LAdapter for some
- MoneyUYU $
- Time−11h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageSpanish
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Uruguay trip
- Plaza Independencia, MontevideoSee José Artigas's mausoleum and statue, surrounded by important buildings including Palacio Salvo and the presidential palaces.
- Montevideo's old townWalk through the old city gate to find museums and historic houses.
- Montevideo's RamblaThis 22 km waterfront promenade has beaches and sights along the way.
- Colonia del SacramentoIts well-preserved colonial district is a World Heritage site. It is about two and a half hours from Montevideo by bus.
Scams to watch for in Uruguay
- Theft of belongingsBelongings are stolen without a confrontation. Theft is a concern in Montevideo, but no specific pickpocket or distraction method is described.
- RobberyA person takes belongings through threats or force. Robbery is a concern in Montevideo, though no specific approach targeting tourists is described.
- BurglarySomeone enters a property to steal belongings. Burglary is a concern in Montevideo, but no particular hotel burglary method is described.
About Uruguay
Uruguay is a republic on the Atlantic coast of South America, between Brazil and Argentina.
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Money
- Uruguayan peso ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +598
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Questions
Are there special rules for Chinese citizens visiting Uruguay?
Where can Chinese citizens enter Uruguay?
Only through: National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by the United States, Canada or a European Union member state for stays up to 90 days when arriving via Montevideo airport or Montevideo and Colonia ports..
Do chinese citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Uruguay, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Uruguay visa?
At Uruguay's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help chinese citizens enter Uruguay?
We have no record of Uruguay relaxing its rules for chinese citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do uruguayan citizens need a visa for China?
Uruguayan citizens do not need a visa for China. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Uruguay?
Armenia, Georgia, Hong Kong, Israel Japan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Uruguay are easier for chinese citizens?
Brazil, Suriname, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas Barbados, and 3 more let chinese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Uruguay?
Find Uruguay's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Uruguay?
Uruguayan peso ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Uruguay?
Spanish.
How strong is the China passport?
It ranks #53 and reaches 84 destinations without applying ahead.
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