France → Uruguay: do you need a visa?

Tourist Visa

Documents

• Valid passport in good condition with at least 6 months of validity beyond the planned arrival in Uruguay
• Completed unified visa-application form
• Digital passport-type photograph (5 cm x 5 cm; some consulates require 1200x1200 px JPG on a white background)
• Round-trip travel itinerary or ticket reservation (reservation suffices at application; a confirmed ticket is needed at visa stamping in some offices)
• Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation; if staying at a private home, an invitation letter stating the host's identity document, address, and telephone (host must be a Uruguayan citizen or permanent resident)
• Proof of income or economic means sufficient to cover maintenance and lodging for the declared length of stay
• Letter explaining the purpose of travel and planned length of stay (required at several consulates)
• Canadian criminal-record certificate copy where obtainable (Montreal office); background evidence if the deciding authority requests it
• In-person consular interview with all original documents

FAQ

How long can I stay on a tourist visa?
The visa is normally granted for a 90-day stay, extendable once in Uruguay before the Dirección Nacional de Migración for another 90 days. It is generally issued with multiple entries during its validity.

Where and when do I apply?
Apply through the Uruguayan consulate with jurisdiction over your place of residence, well in advance — consulates recommend 40–50 days before travel and the central procedure notes DNM authorization alone usually takes at least 20 business days.

Can I hold the visa indefinitely before traveling?
No. Once stamped, you generally have a limited window (commonly 60–180 days depending on the issuing office) to enter Uruguay, or the visa lapses.