🇺🇾 Uruguay passport 🇲🇽 Mexico
No visa needed
- Stay up to 180 days
- No visa fee
No — Uruguay passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Mexico. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board for Mexico
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for duration of stay
- Onward or return ticket RequiredOnward ticket required; tourists issued a Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM)
- Proof of funds RequiredUSD 300 equivalent or credit card
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Hepatitis A Recommended
- Typhoid Recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Most nationalities receive 180 days on arrival
- FMM (tourist card) may need to be completed — keep your copy
- US customs requires declaration of goods over USD 800 on return
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
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Entering Mexico
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Uruguay passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Mexico
Ancient pyramids, Pacific beaches, tequila, and the world's most colourful culture
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Currency
- Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- CST (UTC-6)
- Best time to visit
- December – April
Official sources
Always confirm with Mexico's own government before you travel:
- Mexico official visa information ↗ consulmex.sre.gob.mx
- Mexico embassies & consulates ↗ gob.mx
Common questions
Do Uruguay citizens need a visa to visit Mexico?
No — Uruguay passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Mexico. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Uruguay passport holders stay in Mexico?
Up to 180 days.
How much does a Mexico visa cost for Uruguay citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Mexico?
Valid for duration of stay
Does Mexico give visas to Uruguay citizens?
Mexico does not require a visa from Uruguay citizens for short stays (up to 180 days).
Where can Uruguay citizens find official Mexico visa information?
On Mexico's official site: https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/washington/index.php/visa-information