Travel page
Uruguay
Use our advice together with your own research from reputable sources to plan your trip.
Entry and Exit
Singaporeans can visit Uruguay for up to 90 days without a visa.
As entry and immigration requirements may change at short notice, we advise you to visit the Uruguay government’s tourism website (https://uruguay.uy/en) or the Uruguayan Ministry of the Interior’s website (https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-interior/comunicacion/publicaciones/regimen-visas-admision) for the most updated information and to contact your travel agency, or the Honorary Consulate of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Singapore (Email: consulate@uruguaysg.org, Tel: 8866 0790) to ensure that you have accurate information for your specific purpose prior to departure.
Safety and Security
Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash or wearing jewellery. If robbed, it is safer to hand over your cash and valuables without resistance. Use only official taxis. Engage only reputable tour operators and local guides.
Local Laws
Tourists are not allowed to purchase marijuana as the sale of marijuana for recreational use is only applicable to Uruguayan nationals with a licence.
It is illegal to take photographs of airports, military establishments, police stations and government buildings.
Smoking is prohibited inside public places.
Additional Information
Prior to your travel, consult your doctor for travel health advice regarding vaccinations required or recommended and purchase comprehensive travel insurance. Mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue and chikungunya, are prevalent in certain areas. Take precautions against insect bites.
Forest fires may break out during the summer months in the dry areas. Uruguay experiences floods which may affect infrastructure and disrupt local transportation. Monitor the local media and adhere to the instructions of local authorities.
General Travel Advice
Please refer to MFA’s general travel advice for Singaporeans before you travel overseas.
Travelling to Uruguay?
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Local Emergency Contacts
Emergency Number: 911 (Montevideo) or 02-911 (outside Montevideo)
Medical Assistance: 105
Firefighters: 104
MFA HQ Contact Details
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tanglin, Singapore 248163
Tel: (65) 6379 8000
Email: mfa@mfa.gov.sg
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