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title: Uruguay visa for citizens of China
description: Citizens of China can visit Uruguay without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-08-16
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# Uruguay visa for citizens of China

Citizens of China can visit Uruguay without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare Travel Documents** — Ensure you have a valid passport and, if needed, a valid US/Canada/EU visa or US Green Card.
2. **Travel to Uruguay** — Arrive via Montevideo airport or Colonia / Montevideo ports to use visa exemption.
3. **Present Documents at Border** — Upon arrival, present your passport and any supporting visa documents to immigration.
4. **Receive Entry Stamp** — Border officer will stamp your passport, granting stay up to 90 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond stay)** (Identity)
- **Visa from US, Canada, or EU member state (if substituting for national visa)** (Travel, optional): For stays up to 90 days when arriving via Montevideo airport or Colonia / Montevideo ports.
- **U.S. Green Card** (Identity, optional): For visa-free entry if holding a valid US Green Card.

## Good to know

- The visa exemption via US/Canada/EU visa or Green Card is only applicable when arriving at Montevideo airport or Montevideo/Colonia ports.
- Visa substitution does not apply if arriving by other means.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Lack of valid visa or Green Card when substituting** — Ensure you carry a valid US/Canada/EU visa or a US Green Card before traveling.
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of China need a visa for Uruguay?

Citizens of China can visit Uruguay without a visa for up to 90 days.

### How long can citizens of China stay in Uruguay?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of China need for Uruguay?

Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond stay); Visa from US, Canada, or EU member state (if substituting for national visa); U.S. Green Card.

## More

- [Uruguay visa for every passport](/visa/uruguay)
- [Every destination for China passport holders](/visa/passport/china)