🇺🇾 Is Uruguay safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Uruguay: 24 diplomatic missions from 23 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Uruguay
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Valid passport required for the full duration of stay
- No visa needed for Spanish nationals; maximum stay is 90 days, extendable on request
- Overstaying without extension results in a fine upon departure or when regularising status
- Residents must provide an apostilled criminal record certificate plus birth and marriage certificates
Risk areas and situations
- Armed robberies occur on streets, in shops and businesses, particularly in urban areas
- Flooding possible near major rivers such as the Uruguay and Negro rivers
- Localised small tornadoes can occur anywhere in the country
Health
- No mandatory vaccinations required to enter Uruguay
- Terrorism threat is considered low with no specific high-risk locations identified
Emergency numbers in Uruguay
Embassies and consulates in Uruguay
24 diplomatic missions from 23 countries, across 3 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Montevideo |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Montevideo |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 1 | Montevideo |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Montevideo |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Montevideo |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Montevideo |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Montevideo |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Montevideo |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 1 | Montevideo |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Montevideo |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Montevideo |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | Montevideo |
…and 11 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Uruguay is Spanish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Spanish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Uruguay safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Uruguay is 1.5/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Uruguay?
The general emergency number in Uruguay is 911. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Uruguay?
Telcomia tracks 24 diplomatic missions from 23 countries in Uruguay, across 3 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.