PREPARINg

FOR YOUR ARRIVAL

COVID & URUGUAY

You're not required to present a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test if you can present official evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination with vaccines approved in your country of origin. The vaccinations must have been completed at least 14 days before arrival.

Non-resident foreigners who aren't fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must take a COVID-19 (PCR) test no more than 72 hours before arrival in Uruguay.

You must create an account to register your details and complete an online statutory declaration before you travel to Uruguay. 

For more information regarding the country entry requirements, please visit the Smart Traveller Website:

Passport & visa Information

Australian tourists can enter Uruguay without a visa for up to 90 days.

Entry and exit conditions can change. Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Uruguay for details about visas, currency, customs and other travel requirements. 

Please check your passport now! Validity is important.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival into Uruguay. Please check your passport before booking because as you can end up stranded if your passport is not valid for more than 6 months.

The Australian Government does not set these rules. Check your passport’s expiry date before you travel. If you’re not sure it’ll be valid for long enough, consider getting a new passport.

Your passport must have at least one blank page at the time of your arrival in Uruguay.

Travel insurance

Get comprehensive travel insurance before you leave with COVID cover.

Your policy needs to cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation. The Australian Government won’t pay for these costs.

If you're not insured, you may have to pay many 1000s of dollars up-front for medical care.

Confirm:

• what activities and care your policy covers

• that your insurance covers you for the whole time you’ll be away
  

AIRPORT PICK UP

We highly recommend booking a transfer to pick you up from the airport with your hotel or our travel agency.

Ps.: Don’t forget to book your flights to Carrasco International Airport

TRAVEL TIPS

local currency

The official currency of Uruguay is the Peso (UYU).

Some locations also accept payment in US Dollars (USD) and Argentine Peso. A number of ATMs also dispense USD.

useful information

Uruguay: It’s understated, underrated, and completely under the radar, at least for those outside of South America. Uruguay is a total hidden gem, a country both simplistic and passionate at the same time. The land is one of wide beaches, green valleys, and thinly scattered palm trees. The food is colorful, creative and rich with fervor and flavor.

It would be a great opportunity for you to organise a beautiful trip along South America! There is so much to see!

We have collated a few websites with useful information, guides and travel tips for you:

https://www.traveller.com.au/uruguay?text=uruguay

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/uruguay/eastern-uruguay/punta-del-este

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/south-america

https://www.traveller.com.au/south-america-a-first-timers-guide-to-the-ultimate-destination-38917