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Uruguay Visa Requirements for Bhutan Citizens

Visa required

Bhutan passport holders need a visa for Uruguay, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Ministerio del Interior, Dirección Nacional de Migración — Régimen de visas de admisión · checked 7 Oct 2026

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Flag of UruguayUruguay visa options for Bhutan citizens

Prior visa (visa previa)

Embassy
Fee
42 USD
Valid for
60 days
Extension
Possible

3 consular pesos (USD 42), charged only if the visa is granted; official and diplomatic passports pay nothing. The Foreign Ministry says the price of consular procedures changes on 1 January each year.

What the Uruguay visa rules mean for Bhutan travellers

Bhutan citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Uruguay. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Prior visa (visa previa), which costs 42 USD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Uruguay applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. Uruguay's Foreign Ministry says visa applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 …
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The US CDC says Uruguay's country entry requirements do not require the yellow fever vaccine.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Uruguay; the Foreign Ministry's visa requirements do not include insurance.

Uruguay entry rules compared

Uruguay lets 85 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 113. Bhutan citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei and Cambodia. Overall the Bhutan passport ranks #177 in the world with 17 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Americas? With a Bhutan passport you can also visit 7 countries in the region without a visa, including Barbados, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

In the other direction, Uruguay citizens need evisa to visit Bhutan.

Flag of UruguayEntry requirements for Uruguay

Passport validity

6 months

The UK government says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. Uruguay's Foreign Ministry says visa applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Uruguay.

UK FCDO — Uruguay entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

When the authorised stay expires, foreigners must leave the country, unless the Dirección Nacional de Migración extends it for justified reasons or a change of migration category was requested before it expired. Remaining in the country after the authorised stay expires is a ground for expulsion. People whose stay has already expired may apply for a temporary stay extension (expired), at 345.00 UI instead of 225.60 UI for a stay still in force.

IMPO (official legislation database) — Ley N° 18.250 de Migración✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

Bhutan passport holders need a visa for Uruguay, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a Uruguay visa cost for Bhutan citizens?

Prior visa (visa previa): 42 USD.

How do Bhutan citizens apply for a Uruguay visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Uruguay before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Uruguay?

The UK government says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. Uruguay's Foreign Ministry says visa applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Uruguay.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.