Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
Maximum Alerts / Uruguay
Level published by the State Department on 27.07.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Uruguay — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 2/4 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
near Nicaragua
near Palmar
2330 Doctor Gastón Ramón Montevideo
2474 Avenida Doctor Américo Ricaldoni
2603 Avenida Italia Montevideo
2720 Avenida 8 de Octubre Montevideo
3316 Avenida Doctor Juan Carlos Blanco Montevideo
1350 Avenida Uruguay Montevideo
1432 Yi Montevideo
1437 Ejido Montevideo
1401 Ejido Montevideo
1404 Avenida General Rondeau Montevideo
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:30-13:00
1252 Avenida 18 de Julio Montevideo
24/7
Avenida General Rondeau Montevideo
1350 San José Montevideo
near Zelmar Michelini
1601 Avenida Libertador Brigadier General Lavalleja Montevideo
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
1202 Soriano Montevideo
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-13:00
1124 Galicia Montevideo
1078 Avenida 18 de Julio Montevideo
Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00;Su 10:00-14:00
1551 Avenida 18 de Julio Montevideo
Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-22:00
Avenida General Rondeau Montevideo
1494 Carlos Roxlo Montevideo
1101 Soriano Montevideo
1052 San José Montevideo
1349 Maldonado Montevideo
Mo-Fr 08:30-20:00; Sa 08:30-13:00
1649 Avenida 18 de Julio Montevideo
Montevideo
1104 Zelmar Michelini Montevideo
1478 Convención
1102 Durazno Montevideo
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00, Sa 08:00-13:00
1953 Avenida Libertador Brigadier General Lavalleja Montevideo
1397 Andes Montevideo
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
842 Avenida Uruguay Montevideo
1799 Avenida 18 de Julio Montevideo
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
1563 Eduardo Acevedo Montevideo
1800 Colonia Montevideo
1818 Avenida Daniel Fernández Crespo Montevideo
1187 Andes Montevideo
699 Sarandí Montevideo
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00;Su 10:00-18:00
2113 Avenida General Rondeau Montevideo
1801 Lima Montevideo
508 Sarandí Montevideo
08:00-22:00
2102 Avenida 18 de Julio Montevideo
24/7
1669 Isidoro de María Montevideo
392 25 de Mayo Montevideo
2151 Avenida 18 de Julio Montevideo
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00;Sa 08:00-16:00
1343 Convención Montevideo
Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00
508 25 de Agosto Montevideo
2810 Juan María Pérez
near Mar Antártico
1508 Miraflores Montevideo
Mo-Fr 09:00-13:30, 14:30-18:00
6337 Doctor Gabriel Otero Montevideo
6363 Rambla República de México Montevideo
1230 Paysandú Montevideo
1310 Carlos Quijano Montevideo
1126 San José Montevideo
1176 Zelmar Michelini Montevideo
1973 Miguelete Montevideo
2473 Avenida Agraciada Montevideo
236 25 de Mayo Montevideo
3020 Gabriel Pereira Montevideo
near Doctor Salvador Ferrer Serra
José Ellauri Montevideo
2858,2860 21 de Setiembre Montevideo
Francisco García Cortinas Montevideo
Maturana Montevideo
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
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Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Montevideo in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
All travelers should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Chikungunya vaccination is generally not recommended. Travelers who wish to consider vaccination can visit “What to consider before traveling” on the chikungunya vaccines page to learn more.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Uruguay. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Uruguay.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Uruguay. Rabies is present in some terrestrial wildlife species. If rabies exposures occur while in Uruguay, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.
Consider getting a typhoid vaccine if you might: Travel to areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water, including rural areas Spend a long time in Uruguay, such as a month or more Visit friends or relatives Typhoid vaccine is not 100% effective. Practicing safe food and water habits , including washing hands at key times , can also help prevent typhoid fever .
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Moderate incidence: nothing special for a short stay.
High coverage.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 16.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
Les soins médicaux sont garantis dans la capitale et dans les autres grandes villes. A la campagne, l’accès aux soins est en partie limité. Il est recommandé de choisir des cliniques privées, lesquelles sont en général mieux équipées que les institutions publiques. Dans des cas sérieux de blessures ou maladies un retour en Suisse est recommandé. Les hôpitaux demandent souvent une garantie financière avant de commencer un traitement, également en cas d’urgence. Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. Notez toutefois que de nombreux pays appliquent des réglementations restrictives. Cela vaut en particulier, mais pas exclusivement, pour les médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (par exemple la méthadone) et les substances utilisées pour le traitement des troubles psychiques. Avant votre départ, renseignez-vous directement auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez de plus amples informations sur ce sujet ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
L’entrée de médicaments est particulièrement contrôlée en Uruguay, il est donc recommandé de voyager avec l’ordonnance correspondante en cas de traitement chronique.
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
La chikungunya est une maladie virale transmise par l’intermédiaire de moustiques infectés. Cette maladie se manifeste par l’apparition de symptômes grippaux (fièvre, douleurs musculaires et articulaires). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin ; le traitement est uniquement symptomatique. Les moyens de prévention reposent sur la vaccination et la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. Il est conseillé avant le départ de se référer à son médecin traitant et/ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter la rubrique risques sanitaires .
Des cas de chikungunya sont décrits en Uruguay.
La dengue est une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont de type grippal (fièvre, maux de tête, courbatures, parfois éruption cutanée). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin. Il n’existe pas de traitement curatif. La prise en charge médicale repose uniquement sur le traitement des symptômes. Il faut impérativement éviter la prise d’anti-inflammatoire. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. La vaccination des voyageurs peut être indiquée dans certains cas. Il est conseillé de se référer, avant son départ, à son médecin traitant et /ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère de la Santé et le site de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé .
Les autorités sanitaires locales attirent l’attention sur la multiplication des cas de dengue qui ont été détectés jusqu’à Montevideo. Sont concernées notamment les régions limitrophes du Rio Uruguay (départements de Colonia, Soriano,…
La fièvre typhoïde est une maladie infectieuse causée par des bactéries présentes dans l’eau contaminée par des matières fécales d’origine humaine. L’infection résulte le plus souvent de l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés, ou d’une transmission directe de personne à personne. Les symptômes surviennent en moyenne 3 semaines après la contamination et associent fièvre, maux de tête, perte d’appétit, douleurs abdominales avec diarrhée ou constipation, fatigue et parfois, éruption cutanée. Dans les formes plus graves, la fièvre typhoïde peut être fatale en l’absence de traitement.
Les mesures de prévention reposent sur les règles élémentaires d’hygiène générale vis-à-vis de l’eau, des aliments et du lavage des mains ainsi que sur la vaccination.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur .
La rage est une maladie virale mortelle affectant le système nerveux et présent dans la salive des animaux infectés, tels que chiens, chats, chauves-souris et autres mammifères sauvages. Le virus se transmet par morsure, griffure ou contact de la salive avec une peau lésée ou une muqueuse. L’évolution est rapide avec l’apparition de fièvre, maux de tête, anxiété puis de troubles neurologiques (coma). La rage est presque toujours mortelle une fois les symptômes déclarés. Il est recommandé d’éviter tout contact avec des animaux suspects domestiques ou sauvages. La vaccination préventive contre la rage avant un séjour en zone exposée peut être indiquée en fonction du type de voyage et en particulier chez les jeunes enfants dès qu’ils marchent. Il est conseillé de demander conseil à un médecin ou à un centre de vaccinations internationales.
En cas d’exposition à risque, consulter immédiatement un médecin même si la vaccination…
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 16.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Call 911 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Uruguay , including:
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
If you have a pre-existing medical condition and take regular prescribed medication, take enough for your visit. You can find most medication in pharmacies in large cities, but medicine for complex treatment may be unavailable in smaller towns.
You will need a prescription from a local doctor to get prescribed medication. All medication in pharmacies, whether prescribed or not, is stored behind the counter and must be asked for.
Medical and dental treatment is expensive in Uruguay. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of medical treatment and repatriation.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Uruguay where some staff will speak English.
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie). Global Affairs Canada nonetheless asks for a high degree of caution (Montevideo): its text, linked below, prevails.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice and the high degree of caution Global Affairs Canada asks for (Montevideo). A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (13.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (23.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 27.07.2026
Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime .
Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime .
Crime is most common in these departments:
Violent crime occurs across the country. Crimes include homicide, armed robbery, carjacking and theft. These crimes can happen at any time and have affected U.S. citizens.
Criminals often travel in pairs on motorcycles. They may approach victims with a weapon and demand personal belongings. Armed criminals also target grocery stores, restaurants, financial centers, and small businesses. Sometimes innocent bystanders become victims. Review our Travel Guidance for Uruguay to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
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Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is 19 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 7 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
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Les départements de Montevideo et Canelones sont en vigilance renforcée, les vols, parfois avec violence et armes à feu, s’y concentrant.
Dans la capitale, il convient d’être prudent dans certains quartiers nord et ouest de Montevideo tels que Casavalle, Tres Ombues, La Paloma, Peñarol, La Teja ou Flor de Maroñas (liste non exhaustive) et de ne pas s’y déplacer seul. Si une visite de la forteresse du Cerro est envisageable de jour, il est fortement recommandé de ne pas s’éloigner de l’accès principal.
Une attention toute particulière doit également être prêtée dans certains quartiers touristiques (port, vieille ville, centre), particulièrement en soirée et la nuit, et notamment pour les voyageurs débarquant de bateaux de croisière ou des navettes fluviales entre l’Argentine et l’Uruguay.
À l’exception du département-capitale et du département Canelones, l’ensemble du pays est en vigilance normale (en vert).
S’il est souvent considéré comme sûr en regard des standards sud-américains, l’Uruguay se caractérise par un taux d’homicides élevé (sept fois supérieur à la France), essentiellement mû par les guerres de territoires entre bandes rivales impliquées dans la vente de drogue (pasta base -pâte de base de cocaïne-, en grande majorité).
La consommation de pâte de base de cocaïne conduit à une désocialisation rapide et profonde des narco-dépendants. Elle se traduit par une forte augmentation du nombre de sans-abris, y compris dans les meilleurs quartiers de la capitale. Elle se traduit aussi par une incidence importante, bien qu’en baisse ces dernières années, des vols d’opportunité, cambriolages, vols à l’arrachée et vols avec violences.
Si le risque existe dans toute la ville, il est néanmoins recommandé d’éviter les quartiers au Nord de l’axe avenue d’Italie – boulevard Artigas, et celui du Cerro. Il est déconseillé de s’y rendre nuitamment.
L’insécurité routière constitue un risque important. Il est recommandé de conduire avec la plus grande prudence sur les routes nationales à deux voies, où les dépassements dangereux sont fréquents, et où circulent souvent cyclistes, charrettes et piétons. Des animaux d’élevage ou sauvage traversent régulièrement la chaussée.
Les principaux facteurs de risques naturels ont trait aux vents (tornades fréquentes dans l’intérieur du pays, tempêtes aussi violentes que leur survenance est rapide) et aux fortes pluies (inondations avec rapide montée des eaux). L’Institut de météorologie nationale ( INUMET , site en espagnol) peut émettre des alertes dites « orange » ou « rouge », assorties de recommandations selon la gravité de l’événement. L’ensemble de ces alertes sont relayées sur Twitter par le Système national d’urgences @sinae_oficial .
Les principaux risques naturels sont également recensés dans l ’Atlas des risques du SINAE.
Il est recommandé de :
Les noyades sont fréquentes. Les courants peuvent être forts et les phénomènes de baïnes fréquents sur le littoral océanique : plus que jamais la plus grande prudence est requise.
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été publiés avec des modifications marginales. L’appréciation de la situation reste valable de manière inchangée. (published 10.08.2026)
Les voyages en Uruguay sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. Des manifestations politiques, des grèves et des débordements occasionnels sont possibles. Tenez-vous à l'écart des manifestations et des rassemblements de foule de tout genre . Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements
Le taux de criminalité est élevé surtout à Montevideo ainsi que dans les stations balnéaires de la côte (p.ex. Punta del Este), les vols à l'arraché y sont possibles. Les vols de voitures ou d'objets se trouvant dans un véhicule en stationnement ou en arrêt devant un feu rouge sont également possibles. Visitez certains quartiers de Montevideo seulement pendant le jour et en groupe. Faites preuve d’une attention particulière. Des attaques à main armée et des agressions ont lieu. La prudence s’impose particulièrement lors du Carnaval, de concerts et de matches de football, entre autres. Dans le cas des enlèvements express, les victimes sont cambriolées et contraintes de retirer de l'argent liquide avec leur carte de crédit. Les actes de violence peuvent être commis par des gangs organisés ou des personnes individuelles et les crimes sont souvent liés aux bandes de trafiquants de drogue. Il est notamment recommandé d'observer les mesures de précaution suivantes:
Il faut s’attendre à des cyclones et à de fortes pluies . Ils peuvent provoquer des inondations, des glissements de terrain et endommager les infrastructures. Le trafic touristique peut s’en trouver perturbé temporairement. Il existe un important risque d’incendie de forêt à de nombreux endroits. Des pénuries d’approvisionnement en eau peuvent également se produire durant les périodes de sécheresse. Suivez les avertissements et les instructions des autorités locales, p.ex. zones interdites, ordres d’évacuation, etc.: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorología World Meteorological Organization Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités locales. En cas d’interruption des communications avec l’étranger, vous pouvez vous mettre en liaison avec l’Ambassade de Suisse à Montevideo.
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 16.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 16.10.2026
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 16.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Uruguay, attacks cannot be ruled out.
Street crime happens in Montevideo, including:
You should:
Keep away from isolated or poorly lit areas at night and avoid walking downtown or in the port area alone, especially at night and on weekends.
Criminals regularly break into cars left on the street. Try to park in paid car parks or well-lit, busy areas.
Always lock your car and avoid leaving valuables, luggage, personal documents and cash in the vehicle. Do not drive with bags or other valuables visible, especially on the front seat. Thieves can smash windows and grab valuables at traffic lights and junctions.
Crime rates are generally lower in other parts of Uruguay, but still take usual precautions.
You cannot always use credit cards outside of major towns. ATMs may not always accept UK debit cards.
It is illegal to smoke, including e-cigarettes, in enclosed public places such as restaurants, shopping centres and cinemas.
If they have registered with the Uruguayan government, it is legal for Uruguayan nationals or foreign nationals who have been resident for more than 2 years, to grow marijuana or buy it from registered pharmacies. However, it is illegal for tourists to do this.
Same-sex marriage is legal and there are anti-discrimination laws. Uruguay also recognises same-sex civil unions. It is common to see same-sex couples together in public, and hostility or discrimination towards LGBT+ visitors is rare.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers .
Many beaches in Uruguay have lifeguards from December to March, although times vary across the country. Take care when swimming in rivers or the Atlantic Ocean. There can be currents, rocks and sandbanks with sudden descents.
Beaches with lifeguards display coloured flags depending on the conditions:
See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
If you are planning to drive in Uruguay, see information on driving abroad .
You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Uruguay for the first 90 days after you arrive. If you still have a paper driving…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Uruguay - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution 2026-07-27travel.state.gov ↗updated 27.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime .
Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime .
Crime is most common in these departments:
Violent crime occurs across the country. Crimes include homicide, armed robbery, carjacking and theft. These crimes can happen at any time and have affected U.S. citizens.
Criminals often travel in pairs on motorcycles. They may approach victims with a weapon and demand personal belongings. Armed criminals also target grocery stores, restaurants, financial centers, and small businesses. Sometimes innocent bystanders become victims. Review our Travel Guidance for Uruguay to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 13, 2026 15:28 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines. Although Uruguayan citizens and permanent residents can register to purchase cannabis, it’s illegal for tourists and other visitors to purchase it. Drugs, alcohol and travel
Customs authorities may strictly enforce regulations concerning the import or export of items such as:
You may drive in Uruguay with your valid Canadian driver’s licence for up to 6 months. By law, all vehicles must be equipped with a safety kit, including:
These are usually provided in rental cars. It’s illegal to turn right on a red light. There is zero tolerance for drinking and driving
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Uruguay. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Uruguay, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Uruguayan court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
The currency is the Uruguayan peso (UYU). Some businesses also accept US dollars and Argentine pesos.
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 13, 2026 15:28 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
You cannot always use credit cards outside of major towns. ATMs may not always accept UK debit cards.
It is illegal to smoke, including e-cigarettes, in enclosed public places such as restaurants, shopping centres and cinemas.
If they have registered with the Uruguayan government, it is legal for Uruguayan nationals or foreign nationals who have been resident for more than 2 years, to grow marijuana or buy it from registered pharmacies. However, it is illegal for tourists to do this.
Same-sex marriage is legal and there are anti-discrimination laws. Uruguay also recognises same-sex civil unions. It is common to see same-sex couples together in public, and hostility or discrimination towards LGBT+ visitors is rare. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 16.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
L'alcool au volant est interdit (0 pour mille). Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants sont punies de lourdes peines d'emprisonnement. Pour les personnes en visite depuis l’étranger, la consommation, la possession et le trafic de marijuana ou d’autres drogues sont interdits. Les périodes de détention préventives peuvent être très longues et s’appliquent entre autres aux infractions au code de la route Les conditions de détention sont précaires.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. High UV at midday: sun protection.
Reading 05:00 (America/Montevideo)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 2,076 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
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Un visa n’est pas exigé pour les ressortissants français dont le séjour est inférieur ou égal à 90 jours. La simple présentation d’un passeport en cours de validité suffit pour entrer sur le territoire uruguayen.
Pour les séjours de plus de 90 jours, il est nécessaire de présenter une demande de visa auprès de la Section consulaire de l’Ambassade d’Uruguay en France (Paris), ou, une fois en Uruguay, il est possible de demander une autorisation de prolongation de séjour jusqu’à 180 jours auprès de la Dirección Nacional de Migraciones .
Les Français âgés de moins de 30 ans peuvent également solliciter un visa dans le cadre du programme « vacances-travail » auprès de la Section consulaire de l’Ambassade d’Uruguay en France (Paris).
Un certificat de santé et de vaccination doit être sollicité auprès des autorités vétérinaires françaises avant le départ.
Pour de plus amples informations, consultez le site du Ministère uruguayen : https://www.gub.uy/tramites/solicitud-ingreso-mascotas-uruguay
Les produits agricoles et frais (fruits, légumes, produits laitiers et animaliers) sont confisqués et détruits à l’arrivée à l’aéroport.
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 16.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Uruguay’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Uruguay set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Uruguayan Embassy in the UK .
To enter Uruguay, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have at least one blank page for an entry stamp.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
You can visit Uruguay without a visa for up to 90 days.
To stay longer or take up residency in Uruguay, see Dirección Nacional de Migración (in Spanish). For other information on entry regulations and living in Uruguay, contact the nearest Uruguayan Embassy.
If they travel on a non-Uruguayan passport, alone or with just one parent, children aged 17 and under who live in Uruguay and non-resident children who have been in Uruguay for a year or more need written permission (‘Permiso de Menor’) from non-accompanying parents to leave the country (in Spanish). Children travelling on a Uruguayan passport do not need permission.
The Uruguay Ministry of the Interior (in Spanish) has more information. If you’re in the UK, contact the Uruguayan Embassy in the UK .
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Uruguay guide .
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Uruguay (in Spanish). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
It is illegal for visitors to import:
The authorities X-ray all baggage on arrival and may search it.
You can bring in up to 10,000 US dollars or an equal amount in other currencies, precious metals or other monetary instruments (such as travellers cheques). You must declare amounts above this limit.
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 27.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Street crime happens in Montevideo, including: bag-snatching and pickpocketing - mugging and robbery (sometimes armed) Criminals often travel in pairs on motorcycles.
What the texts say · The main toll roads from Colonia del Sacramento to Montevideo and Punta del Este are in good condition and well-marked. However, serious road traffic accidents are common and often caused by poor road layout and speeding. Taxis are equipped with a thick glass partition installed to protect drivers against crime. Injuries may occur as people are thrown against the partition when the driver brakes suddenly or is involved in an accident.
What the texts say · Occasional heavy storms can last 2 to 3 days and cause severe damage and flooding.
What the texts say · Although Uruguayan citizens and permanent residents can register to purchase cannabis, it’s illegal for tourists and other visitors to purchase it. It is illegal to smoke, including e-cigarettes, in enclosed public places such as restaurants, shopping centres and cinemas.
What the texts say · Demonstrations occur regularly in Montevideo and are generally peaceful.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 10.12.2025 · read 30.09.2026)State Department ↗updated 27.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 27.07.2026 · read 30.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 13.10.2026 · read 30.09.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is 19 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 7 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
Les accidents de la route sont fréquents notamment en raison des excès de vitesse. Les points de passage des frontières peuvent être fermés à court terme, par exemple afin d’endiguer la propagation de maladies. Informez-vous auprès des autorités locales ou directement auprès des postes-frontières.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaThe hospital list has not been read from OpenStreetMap for this page yet: the medical-network map loads it when opened. Maximum's assistance directs you to the right facility, 24/7. The medical-network map ↗
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 2,076 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
803 Avenida Uruguay, Montevideo
Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Updated: 15 September 2026
OpenStreetMap
Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
2936 Federico N. Abadie, Montevideo
+598 2711 5545
https://www.eda.admin.ch/montevideo ↗updated 10.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
phone not published
Numéro d'urgence général: 911 Réglementations douanières: Dirección Nacional de Aduanas Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Centre consulaire régional à Buenos Aires, Argentine Ambassade de Suisse en Uruguay Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d'entrée (documents d'identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l'importation et l'exportation d'animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse
OpenStreetMap · DFAE
British passport — British embassy and consulates
1073 Marco Bruto, 11300, Montevideo
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 16.10.2026
OpenStreetMap
American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates
1776 Doctor Lauro Muller, Montevideo
+598 2 1770-2000
https://uy.usembassy.gov/es/ ↗updated 27.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026
OpenStreetMap
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Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 16.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police)
If you need to report a crime, you can use a Uruguayan government online form (in Spanish).
In some cases, there may be a requirement to visit a police station in person after reporting a crime online.
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
| Help! | ¡Ayuda! |
| Call an ambulance! | ¡Llame a una ambulancia! |
| I need a doctor. | Necesito un médico. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | ¿Dónde está el hospital más cercano? |
| Call the police! | ¡Llame a la policía! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | Soy alérgico (alérgica) a la penicilina. |
| I have international medical insurance. | Tengo un seguro médico internacional. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | Quiero ponerme en contacto con mi embajada. |
| Please take me to this address. | Lléveme a esta dirección, por favor. |
| Do you speak English? | ¿Habla inglés? |
Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
October 13, 2026 15:28 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 2/4 — Exercise Increased Caution, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 27.07 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10DFAE · updated 10.08 · read 16.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 16.10State Department · updated 27.07 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 16.10State Department · updated 27.07 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 911
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 12.10
At today's level 2/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10OMS · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 16.10
4.7 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
11.2 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 12.10DFAE · updated 10.08 · read 16.10
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie). Global Affairs Canada nonetheless asks for a high degree of caution (Montevideo): its text, linked below, prevails.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 13.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 13.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 16.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 16.10eda.admin.ch · updated 10.08 · read 16.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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