How long can you stay in Uruguay?

90 days visa-free for UK and US passports. You become tax resident after 183 days in a calendar year.

Checked against official sources · Oct 2026

How long you can stay, by passport

PassportStayDetails
EU, EEA or Swiss passport90 days visa-freeVisa-free for up to 90 days. Can be extended by 90 more days at the National Migration Office before expiry.
UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport90 days visa-freeVisa-free for up to 90 days. Can be extended by 90 more days at the National Migration Office before expiry.
US passport90 days visa-freeVisa-free for up to 90 days. Can be extended by 90 more days at the National Migration Office before expiry.
Indian passportVisa · 90 daysVisa required, with prior authorisation from the National Migration Office. Usually up to 90 days.
Don’t count your Uruguay days by handNoverstay logs the country you’re in and tells you your leave-by date.
Tax residency
183 days

Counted in a calendar year.

Arrival and departure
Both count

Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.

Tax residency in Uruguay

Resident after more than 183 days in a calendar year; absences up to 30 days count. Also resident if your main economic or vital interests are in Uruguay.

Keeping a residence permit

No absence limit for temporary residence; it ends at expiry. Permanent residence can be cancelled after more than 3 years abroad.

How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit

The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.

Count your days in Uruguay automaticallyFree on iPhone and Android. Your phone logs every day for you.

Questions

How long can a US citizen stay in Uruguay?

90 days visa-free. Visa-free for up to 90 days. Can be extended by 90 more days at the National Migration Office before expiry.

How long can British citizens stay in Uruguay?

90 days visa-free. Visa-free for up to 90 days. Can be extended by 90 more days at the National Migration Office before expiry.

How long can EU citizens stay in Uruguay?

90 days visa-free. Visa-free for up to 90 days. Can be extended by 90 more days at the National Migration Office before expiry.

How long can Indian citizens stay in Uruguay?

Visa · 90 days. Visa required, with prior authorisation from the National Migration Office. Usually up to 90 days.

When do you become a tax resident in Uruguay?

You become tax resident after 183 days in a calendar year. Resident after more than 183 days in a calendar year; absences up to 30 days count. Also resident if your main economic or vital interests are in Uruguay.

How long can you be away from Uruguay without losing your residence permit?

No absence limit for temporary residence; it ends at expiry. Permanent residence can be cancelled after more than 3 years abroad.

Can Noverstay count my days in Uruguay automatically?

Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.

Official sources

Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.