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Uruguay

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
6,993
Top destination, 2023
Spain
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
22,726
UK visas issued, 2025
153
Schengen visa refusal rate, 2024
4.8%
NationalityUYISO 3166
Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Uruguay need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaNo visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day periodRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomNo visa; electronic travel authorisation (ETA) requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 90 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from Uruguay move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. Spain4,311
  2. United States860
  3. New Zealand555
  4. Chile251
  5. Italy242
  6. Germany222
  7. Mexico139
  8. Canada75
  9. Netherlands58
  10. Japan51
  11. France48
  12. Australia43
  13. Israel34
  14. Switzerland22
  15. Finland14

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

6,91014k200020032006200920122015201820212023
6,91014k2000200420082012201620202023
Data table
20002,284
20013,954
20028,147
200310,626
200413,819
200510,549
200611,721
200710,915
20087,373
20094,739
20104,177
20114,094
20124,886
20134,035
20143,729
20153,903
20164,366
20175,069
20185,580
20196,971
20204,222
20215,000
20226,558
20236,993
Share going to the top destination
61.6%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in Uruguay who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. Argentina91,485
  2. Spain89,340
  3. Brazil27,225
  4. Australia9,951
  5. Israel7,774
  6. Italy6,681
  7. Canada6,231
  8. Chile5,963
  9. Venezuela4,311
  10. Paraguay3,379
  11. Mexico2,946
  12. Panama1,394

Living abroad by year

136k273k19901995200020052010201520202024
136k273k19902000201020202024
Data table
1990178,551
1995186,030
2000202,378
2005256,391
2010272,665
2015256,293
2020259,028
2024263,285
Living abroad, 2024
263,285
Change since 2000
+30.1%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
34.7%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Uruguay by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B221,691
  2. J1266
  3. F1119
  4. C1/D83
  5. H2A61
  6. G458
  7. A252
  8. L242
  9. H1B41
  10. A137

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

15k29k201720182019202020212022202320242025
15k29k20172019202120232025
Data table
201715,582
201825,807
201922,895
20209,202
20219,546
202220,173
202324,976
202429,327
202522,726
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. IR541
  2. IR115
  3. IR211
  4. F110
  5. E19
  6. DV9
  7. CR18
  8. F2B6
Immigrant visas, FY2025
128
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
21
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Uruguay who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Uruguay with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

5551,1102015201620172018201920202021202220232024
5551,110201520172019202120232024
Data table
20151,080
2016970
20171,000
2018960
20191,110
2020700
2021830
2022730
2023870
20241,090
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens900
  2. Employment-based preferences80
  3. Refugees and asylees70
  4. Family-sponsored preferences30
  5. Diversity visa lottery10
  6. Other classes10
Temporary worker admissions (I-94), FY2024
  1. Intracompany transferees (L-1)340
  2. Spouses and children300
  3. Specialty occupations (H-1B)230
  4. Extraordinary ability (O-1, O-2)150
  5. Seasonal agricultural workers (H-2A)90
  6. Athletes, artists and entertainers (P)90
  7. Other temporary workers70
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Uruguay)
1,090
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Uruguay)
990
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
69,290
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Uruguay (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Uruguay (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Work126
  2. Study20
  3. Visitor4
  4. Other2
  5. Family1

Visas issued by year

99198201020122014201620182020202220242025
99198201020132016201920222025
Data table
201098
201183
201267
201361
201478
2015108
201683
201784
201868
201986
202048
202171
202290
202370
2024198
2025153
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
55
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Uruguay, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
20250201550
20240405450
202304535605
202201515500
202104530655
20205402500
201905030250
201801520200
20170101550
2016055400
2015050250
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of Uruguay, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

13262005–062007–082009–102011–122013–142015–162017–182019–202021–222023–242025–26
13262005–062009–102013–142017–182021–222025–26
Data table
2005–0610
2006–078
2007–084
2008–094
2009–102
2010–116
2011–126
2012–136
2013–143
2014–154
2015–1611
2016–1710
2017–184
2018–197
2019–2010
2020–2110
2021–2212
2022–2312
2023–2415
2024–2526
2025–2625
By stream, 2025–26
  1. Core Skills19
  2. Labour Agreement2
  3. Medium-term2
  4. Specialist Skills1
  5. Short-term1
Granted, 2025–26
25
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of Uruguay living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

681362012201420162018202220242025
681362012201420162018202220242025
Data table
2012101
201398
2014103
201594
2016101
2017102
2018111
2019118
2022116
2023125
2024131
2025136
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Permanent Resident68
  2. Spouse or Child of Japanese National22
  3. Designated Activities22
  4. Student11
  5. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services3
  6. Long-Term Resident3
  7. Artist2
  8. Highly Skilled Professional2
  9. Skilled Labor2
  10. Dependent1
Residents, December 2025
136
In work-related statuses
9
Share in work-related statuses
6.6%
Students
11
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Schengen visas in Uruguay

Short-stay (C) visa applications at Schengen consulates located in Uruguay, 2024. Applicants are mostly, but not only, its citizens.

Schengen stateApplicationsIssuedNot issuedRefusal rate
Spain17018731.8%
France565511.8%
Italy3325824.2%
Germany98111.1%
Portugal3200.0%
Greece1100.0%

Applications by year

1362722009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
136272200920122015201820212024
Data table
200986
201085
201194
201264
2013107
2014139
2015122
2016142
2017113
2018143
2019262
202095
2021173
2022250
2023236
2024272
Refusal rate, 2024
4.8%
Refusal rate, 2019
4.2%
Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2024

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Uruguay in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Family1,560
  2. Work747
  3. Education596
  4. Other reasons531
First permits by country
  1. Spain2,544
  2. Portugal151
  3. France136
  4. Italy124
  5. Ireland117
  6. Netherlands90
  7. Germany70
  8. Switzerland30
  9. Cyprus29
  10. Sweden25
  11. Belgium16
  12. Hungary14
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. EU Blue Card7
  2. Highly skilled workers (national schemes)64
  3. Researchers14
  4. Other paid activities662
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
42
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
1,873
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
1,046
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
35
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
27,506
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
1,708
Changed status into work, 2025
198
Intra-corporate transferee permits, 2025
6
Seasonal work authorisations, 2024
391
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Uruguay in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearAllWorkStudyFamilyProtectionOther or unknown
Denmark2025907200
CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Finland2025303
Austria2025810-2
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Uruguay

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Uruguay, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Angola—1—
Argentina1——
Bolivia1——
Brazil1——
Canada1——
Chile1——
China1——
Colombia1——
Costa Rica1——
Cuba1——
Dominican Republic1——
Ecuador1——
Egypt1——
El Salvador11—
France1——
Germany1——
Greece1——
Guatemala1——
India——1
Iran1——
Israel1——
Italy1——
Japan1——
Lebanon1——
Mexico1——
Morocco1——
Nicaragua1——
Palestine1——
Panama1——
Paraguay1——
Peru1——
Portugal1——
Qatar1——
Romania1——
Russia1——
Saudi Arabia1——
South Korea1——
Spain1——
Switzerland1——
Türkiye1——
United Kingdom1——
Venezuela1——
Countries
42
Missions
43
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by Uruguay, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

75150200120042007201020132016201920222025
75150200120062011201620212025
Data table
20010
200236
200362
200470
200577
200689
200796
2008108
2009101
2010125
2011129
201292
201399
201498
201590
201690
2017109
2018114
2019112
2020111
2021126
2022125
2023135
2024136
2025150
Remittances received, 2025
US$150 million
Share of GDP, 2025
0.2%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

All corridors from Uruguay

Destinations with a dedicated page for citizens of this country.

  • Uruguay → United States
  • Uruguay → Spain
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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