Uruguay
How long you can stay, how long your vehicle can, and what your dog or cat needs to cross. Every rule links to the official source.
- Last checked 28 Sep 2026
Your rules for Uruguay
You · American passport
Up to 90 days per visit
Visa-free for short stays. Keep inside the limit and you don't need a visa.
gub.uy · Official source · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your vehicle · United States plates
Up to 365 days per visit
It comes in on a temporary import with the Admisión Temporaria (AT) de vehículo de turista extra-Mercosur (Decreto 477/984, text of Decreto 731/991).
aduanas.gub.uy · Official source · Checked 27 Sep 2026
Your dog or cat
Start at least 21 days out
Uruguay needs the MERCOSUR CVI plus, for dogs, a microchip, praziquantel in the dewormer and a negative leishmaniasis test within 60 days. See the steps
gub.uy · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026
Watch Uruguay.
We'll email you if Uruguay's rules change for your American passport, United States plates or your pet. That's the only email you'll get.
What your pet needs to cross into Uruguay.
Do these in order. Miss one and your pet can be held at the border.
- Once your pet is 90 days old
Rabies vaccination from 90 days of age
All animals from 90 days old must be vaccinated with a vaccine authorised in the country where given and within its validity.
- At least 21 days after the rabies shot
21 days after primary rabies
For primary-vaccinated animals, shipment may be authorised only once 21 days have passed since vaccination.
- At least 15 days after the health certificate
Broad-spectrum internal + external antiparasitic
Within 15 days before the CVI is issued, with products approved in the exporting country.
- At least 10 days after the health certificate
Clinical exam by a registered vet
Within 10 days before the CVI is issued: no signs of infectious or parasitic disease, fit to travel.
- Still valid the day you arrive
Rabies vaccine still valid on arrival
Your pet's rabies vaccine must still be valid on the day you cross. Check the 'valid until' date on the vaccination record and book a booster before it runs out.
- Before you go
Microchip (dogs) (dogs only)
Dogs must be microchipped (ISO 11784/11785) per DGSG Resolution 273/2018; bring the implant or reading certificate.
- At least 15 days after the health certificate
Praziquantel in the internal dewormer (dogs) (dogs only)
The internal antiparasitic for dogs must contain praziquantel (within the 15-day MERCOSUR deworming window).
- Within 60 days before you arrive
MERCOSUR International Veterinary Certificate (CVI)
Original CVI issued by the exporting country's veterinary authority (official passport with the same data also accepted). Valid 60 days from issue for entry, return, transit and circulation between member states while rabies stays valid.
- Within 60 days before you arrive
Leishmaniasis negative test (dogs) (dogs only)
Negative IFAT, ELISA, direct agglutination or PCR test within 60 days before entry, for dogs from countries not declared leishmaniasis-free to WOAH.
- At the border
Border document and health check
Documentary and clinical check by the veterinary service at the point of entry.
gub.uy · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026. The app works these dates backward from your travel day and reminds you.
Every passport in Uruguay
| Passport | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | Visa-free | Up to 90 days per visit | gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
Every registration in Uruguay
| Registered in | Entry | How long | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (yours) | Temporary import | Up to 365 days per visit | aduanas.gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Argentina | Temporary import | As long as the driver can stay, up to 365 days | gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | Temporary import | Up to 365 days per visit | aduanas.gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | Temporary import | Up to 365 days per visit | aduanas.gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | Temporary import | Up to 365 days per visit | aduanas.gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | Temporary import | As long as the driver can stay, up to 365 days | gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | Temporary import | Up to 365 days per visit | aduanas.gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | Temporary import | Up to 365 days per visit | aduanas.gub.uy · Checked 27 Sep 2026 |
A plain-language summary of the official rules, checked on the date shown. It isn't legal advice, and the officer at the desk always has the final word.
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