Check current flight, airport, entry, border and travel warning information that could affect a trip to Uruguay.
Uruguay Status
NORMAL
Travel to Uruguay is operating normally. International flights, major airports and land-border crossings are functioning, standard entry procedures apply and no significant current nationwide disruption affecting ordinary travellers has been identified.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Flights and airports
Commercial aviation is operating normally. Carrasco International Airport near Montevideo remains Uruguay’s principal international gateway and continues to handle scheduled passenger services.
Entry requirements
Visa requirements depend on nationality. Travellers should check whether their passport qualifies for visa-free entry or whether a visa must be obtained before departure.
Land borders
Uruguay has international land crossings with Argentina and Brazil. Normal immigration and customs controls apply, and no significant nationwide border closure has been identified.
Ferry connections
Passenger ferry services provide an important connection between Uruguay and Argentina, particularly between Montevideo or Colonia del Sacramento and Buenos Aires. Travellers should check their individual sailing before departure.
Personal security
Petty crime and occasional robberies occur, particularly in Montevideo and busy tourist areas. Travellers should take normal precautions with phones, wallets, passports and other valuables.
Latest Travel Changes
No major nationwide disruption identified
As of the latest check, Uruguay has no significant current flight, airport, entry or border disruption affecting ordinary international travel.
Normal international travel continues
Scheduled flights, land-border crossings and international passenger connections continue to operate. Current government travel guidance does not indicate a development serious enough to raise Uruguay to WATCH.
Before You Travel
Check whether your nationality requires a visa and make sure your passport meets Uruguay’s current entry requirements.
If travelling overland to or from Argentina or Brazil, confirm the operating hours of your intended border crossing before departure.
If travelling by ferry between Uruguay and Argentina, check the status of your individual sailing.
Check your airline and individual flight status before travelling to the airport.
Take normal precautions against theft and keep passports, phones and valuables secure.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.