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Uruguay: overall verdict Relaxed — 0 of 23 topics banned or a serious risk, 8 allowed with limits

Uruguay: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic

Relaxed

Overall verdict for Uruguay: Relaxed. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.

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🎁 Free, no account: Drugs, Theft & scams, Weapons

The 23 topics at a glance

Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed
💊Drugs🎁 FreeAllowed, with limits 💉MedicinesRelaxed 🛡️Theft & scams🎁 FreeAllowed, with limits 🐾AnimalsRelaxed 🚬SmokingRelaxed 🍺AlcoholRelaxed ❤️Sex & datingRelaxed 👕Dress codeRelaxed 🕌ReligionRelaxed 🚗DrivingRelaxed 📷Photo & videoRelaxed 🔪Weapons🎁 FreeAllowed, with limits 💶FinesRelaxed 🛂Visa & customsRelaxed 🤝BehaviorRelaxed ⛓️Jail riskRelaxed ⚖️ExtraditionAllowed, with limits 📡Internet & VPNRelaxed 🚁DronesAllowed, with limits 💵Cash & currencyRelaxed 🩺Vaccines & healthAllowed, with limits 💻Remote workAllowed, with limits 🗣️Politics & protestAllowed, with limits

Get the exact rules for your trip

This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for Uruguay, offline, in 23 languages.

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How Uruguay compares

With 0 of 23 topics flagged red, Uruguay is more relaxed than 20 of the 22 other countries in The Americas (regional average: 3.3). Worldwide, Uruguay ranks #146 of 148 for strictness (tied with 2 other countries).

What sets it apart

Uruguay at a glance

CapitalMontevideo
CurrencyUruguayan Peso (UYU)
LanguageSpanish
Emergency number911
Driving sideRight
Mains voltage230 V
Calling code+598
Time zoneUTC-03:00
Plug typesC · F · I · L

Frequently asked questions

Is Uruguay strict with tourists?

Overall verdict: Relaxed. 0 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (none), 8 require caution.

What can get me fined or arrested in Uruguay?

No topic is flagged as banned, but 8 require caution: Drugs, Theft & scams, Weapons, Extradition, Drones, Vaccines & health, Remote work, Politics & protest.

Where do I find the exact rules for Uruguay?

In LawsTravels: open Uruguay, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. 3 topics are free on every country; the other 20 unlock for the price of a coffee.

What is the emergency number in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, dial 911. Capital: Montevideo. Currency: Uruguayan Peso (UYU). Main language: Spanish.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, traffic drives on the right. Mains voltage: 230 V. Calling code: +598. Time zone: UTC-03:00. Plug types: C · F · I · L.

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Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.