Iran passport → Uruguay

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

Visa required in advance

Iranian passport holders need a visa for Uruguay, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Uruguay at a glance

Capital: Montevideo
Currency: Uruguayan peso (UYU)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +598
Region: South America

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Uruguay for other passports

IranVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in South America for Iranian passport holders

SurinameVisa-free90 days
VenezuelaVisa-free15 days
BoliviaeVisa
ColombiaeVisa
EcuadoreVisa
GuyanaeVisa
ArgentinaVisa required
BrazilVisa required

Common questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

Iranian passport holders need a visa for Uruguay, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Iranian citizens stay in Uruguay?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in Uruguay?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?

36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.