Visa Requirements
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Official Requirement
Visa required
for Burundi citizens travelling to Uruguay
Passport holders from countries without a visa-free arrangement with Uruguay must obtain a visa from a Uruguayan embassy or consulate before travelling. Those intending to work, study, or reside in Uruguay must apply for the appropriate permit from the Direccion Nacional de Migracion.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
Embassy Application Only
Uruguay does not offer online visa applications. You'll need to apply in person at the nearest Uruguay embassy or consulate. Contact the diplomatic mission for the current document checklist and appointment availability.
Official Uruguay government page →
Montevideo
At a glance
Key facts for Burundian citizens visiting Uruguay
- Requirement
- Visa required
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Burundian citizens enter Uruguay
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Book an appointment at a Uruguay embassy or consulate. There is no online pathway for this route, so the appointment is the application.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Questions
What Burundian citizens ask about entering Uruguay
Yes. Burundian citizens need a visa arranged before travelling to Uruguay. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Start from the destination government page linked on this page. Yoogo does not process applications and takes no fee for them.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
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Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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