This article was published on July 25, 2022, and all the information in the article is correct as of this time. Before you book your trip, we highly recommend that you also check official sources for the most up-to-date travel requirements, as they are subject to constant change.
Can I enter Uruguay?
You can enter Uruguay. Please, abide by the COVID-19 restrictions listed below. When going to Uruguay, all travelers are required to fill in a Sworn Statement and submit it online 48 hours prior to boarding.
Can I enter Uruguay if I am vaccinated?
Vaccinated travelers can enter Uruguay.
Presently, there are three vaccine drugs approved in Uruguay:
- Pfizer / BioNTech
- Oxford / AstraZeneca
- Sinovac (CoronaVac)
Travel documents if you are fully vaccinated
- A vaccination certificate
- A travel health insurance with a specific COVID-19 coverage plan
Can I enter Uruguay if I am unvaccinated?
You can enter Uruguay if you are unvaccinated.
Travel documents if you are fully unvaccinated
Please, present one of the following documents:
- A negative PCR or antigen test carried out up to 72 hours prior to the trip or
- Proof of recovery from COVID-19 between 10 and 90 days prior to arrival in Uruguay and
- A travel health insurance with a specific COVID-19 coverage plan
Children under six years old are exempt.
Can I leave Uruguay?
You can leave Uruguay.
Travel documents if you are vaccinated
Vaccinated travelers must have a document confirming vaccination. Please learn the requirements of a particular country in advance.
Travel documents if you are unvaccinated
Unvaccinated travelers have to present one of the following documents:
- Documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (it has to state that the visitor has been infected no later than six months before the day of crossing the border of a particular country)
- A negative COVID-19 test result (the relevant period and kind of test may vary, please check the requirements of the destination country)
COVID-19 situation in Uruguay currently
As of April 2022, the COVID-19 situation in Uruguay is becoming safer, and a lot of measures are being lifted.
FAQs
Is it safe to travel to Uruguay right now?
Yes, it is safe to travel to Uruguay currently. Most basic COVID-19 requirements, such as wearing masks, are gaining an advisory character.
Is Montevideo open for travel?
International travel to Montevideo is possible now. The capital of Uruguay is categorized as a “safe” area. You can visit all the beautiful sights with light basic restrictions.
Do I have to quarantine if I go to Uruguay?
As of May 2022, there are no obligations to self-isolate in Uruguay, regardless of your vaccination status or origin, if you do not show any symptoms.
How do I get a health pass to travel to Uruguay?
There is no common health pass for foreign travelers in Uruguay presently.
Useful links:
- Uruguay Entry Requirements
- Sworn Statement to be filled to enter Uruguay
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