COVID-19 Information
Updated: May 2, 2022
Effective December 6, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within one calendar day of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the United States may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel.
Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Country-Specific Information
- U.S. citizens are permitted to enter Uruguay as foreign visitors. The Department of State has lowered the Travel Advisory for Uruguay to Level 2 (“Exercise increased caution”)
Please read the country information page for further details. - The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a level 3 warning (high level of COVID-19) to Uruguay. For more information, visit this CDC page.
- Face coverings are no longer required in Uruguay, but encouraged in crowded indoor spaces and on public transportation.
COVID-19 Testing
- Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Uruguay? Yes
- If so, are test results reliably available within one calendar day? Yes
- • A list of PCR labs approved for use by the Uruguayan government, and contact information are available in PDF form here: List of approved PCR Labs, Uruguay
- Labs will send PCR test results via email.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Has the government of Uruguay approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes
- Are vaccines available in Uruguay for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
- Which vaccines are available in Uruguay?
- According to local authorities, the following vaccines are available in Uruguay: Sinovac, Pfizer BioNtech, and AstraZeneca.
- Individuals can sign up for vaccinations on the official Uruguayan government website (https://www.gub.uy/uruguaysevacuna). Vaccines are available for non-residents. Individuals will be required to provide a valid form of identification as indicated on the aforementioned website.
- Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
Entry and Exit Requirements
- Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes
- For the latest information on traveling to Uruguay please visit the following links from the Ministry of Public Health website: Requirements to Travel to Uruguay (available only in Spanish) and Online Process (available in both Spanish and English).
- Is a negative COVID-19 test required for entry? Yes
- Vaccinated travelers with proof of vaccination do not require covid testing prior to entering Uruguay.
- Unvaccinated travelers require a negative PCR or antigen test within 72 hours before initiating travel, and an additional PCR test 7 days after arrival or complete self-quarantine for 14 days. (Minors under age 6 are exempted.)
- PCR tests are funded by the traveler, and average approximately $100 U.S. dollars each.
- Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes
- Proof of health insurance effective in Uruguay for the duration of your stay is required for all foreign travelers entering Uruguay.
- A signed declaration of health completed within 48 hours before initiating travel is required. This online form can be found here: Online Health Declaration Form
- If foreign visitors require an extension of their stay, it can be processed at the airport upon departure.
Movement Restrictions
- Is a curfew in place? No
- Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No
Quarantine Information
- Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No
- Quarantine is no longer required for visitors. The government continues to recommend all visitors use good health and safety precautions in all settings.
Transportation Options
- Are commercial flights operating? Yes
- Is public transportation operating? Yes
Consular Operations
- What ACS services are being offered?
- The U.S. Embassy in Montevideo is open for all routine and emergency American Citizen Services.
- What visa services are being offered?
- The U.S. Embassy in Montevideo is open for all routine visa services.
Useful resources:
- Local information for U.S. travelers to Uruguay Requirements for entry by foreigners into Uruguay (Spanish Only)
Other helpful links for travelers:
- Travel.state.gov Country Information (Uruguay) and Travel Advisory page.
- COVID-19 Traveler Information page on travel.state.gov
- CDC page on COVID-19
- World Health Organization.
