Uruguay travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Uruguay with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Uruguay.

Uruguay travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Uruguay with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Uruguay - quick facts
Time difference UK -3 hours
Language(s) Spanish
Currency Uruguayan Peso
Electricity C + F + L plug (220V)
Driving side Right

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Uruguay weather

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Uruguay travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Uruguay from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Uruguay.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Uruguay travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Uruguay with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Uruguay, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Uruguay covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Uruguay with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Uruguay FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Uruguay including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Uruguay due to Covid-19?

Uruguay is open for tourism from the UK.

Negative PCR or Antigen test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out Ministry of Public Health, Uruguay for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Uruguay?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Uruguay. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the time difference between Uruguay and the UK?

The time difference between Uruguay and the UK is UK time-3 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Uruguay?

The main language spoken in Uruguay is Spanish.

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What is the currency in Uruguay?

The currency in Uruguay is the Uruguayan Peso (UYU).

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Which plugs are used in Uruguay?

Uruguay uses electrical plug type C + F + L (220 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Uruguay?

They drive on the right side of the road in Uruguay.

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