🇺🇾 Uruguay visa requirements for Greek citizens
No visa needed — Greek citizens can stay in Uruguay visa-free for up to 90 days.
Entry rules for Greece passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Greece can travel to Uruguay for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Uruguay, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Uruguay immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Greek passport ranks #20 worldwide, opening 162 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (123 visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 7 with an eTA). Uruguay is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Uruguayan citizens traveling to Greece face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).
Across South America as a whole, 11 of 12 destinations are open to Greek travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Uruguay
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Region
- South America
- Currency
- Uruguayan peso ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
No visa needed — Greek citizens can stay in Uruguay visa-free for up to 90 days.
How long can Greek citizens stay in Uruguay without a visa?
Greek citizens can stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Uruguay?
The currency in Uruguay is the Uruguayan peso ($). The capital city is Montevideo.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for Greek citizens traveling to Uruguay. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Uruguay embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.