Uruguay
This information was updated on 19th August 2021
Current situation
From September 1st, Uruguay will open its borders to foreigners who own property in Uruguay. The measure will include the owner of the property, his/her spouse and children. They have to prove that they are fully vaccinated against COVID19. Moreover, a negative PCR test must be presented upon entry into the country.
The second stage of the gradual opening of borders will take place on November 1st. From that date, all fully vaccinated foreigners will be allowed to enter the country. A negative PCR test result will be required to enter the country.
Plans to reopen to international tourism
From September 1st, Uruguay will open its borders to foreigners who own property in Uruguay. The measure will include the owner of the property, his/her spouse and children. They have to prove that they are fully vaccinated against COVID19. Moreover, a negative PCR test must be presented upon entry into the country.
The second stage of the gradual opening of borders will take place on November 1st. From that date, all fully vaccinated foreigners will be allowed to enter the country. A negative PCR test result will be required to enter the country.
Flights from the UK
In normal conditions, there are different ways to arrive in Uruguay:
Carrasco International Airport, located in Montevideo, receives commercial airlines from all over the world. Punta del Este and Colonia also have their international airports.
To reach Uruguay from the UK there are no direct flights. The airlines that connect Europe with Uruguay (one stopover) are the following:
Iberia (Stopover in Madrid)
Air Europa (Stopover in Madrid)
Air France (Stopover in Paris)
Latam (Stopover in San Pablo)
What Covid 19-related safety measures can travellers expect?
At the moment, in Uruguay, the use of face masks is mandatory in public transport and recommended in streets and where the recommended social distance (1.5 meters) cannot be maintained.
Contact details
Tourism Office – Embassy of Uruguay
Ms Silvana Lesca-Barolin
150 Brompton Road 4th Floor
London SW3 1HX
Tel.: 020 7584 4200