Home › Travel Guides › South America Travel Guide › Uruguay › Uruguay travel advice
Image gallery

Perfect spot

© Creative Commons / Vince Alongi's

Uruguay travel advice

Most visits are trouble-free.

The risk of crime is generally low throughout Uruguay, but visitors should show greater awareness in and around Montevideo.

The threat from terrorism is low. But travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Dengue fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. In 2007 there has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of Uruguay in the USA

1913 I Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
Tel: (202) 331 1313 or 4219 (consular section).
www.uruwashi.org
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; Visa section: Mon-Fri 0900-1300 and 1400-1600.

Embassy of Uruguay in the UK

1st Floor, 125 High Street Kensington, London W8 5SF, UK
Tel: (020) 7937 4170.
E-Mail: emburuguay@emburuguay.org.uk; Visa section: consulate@emburuguay.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; Visa section: Mon-Fri 1000-1600 (appointment only).

Ministerio de Turismo del Uruguay (Ministry of Tourism)

Rambla 25 de Agosto de 1825 esq, Yacaré, S/N (plano), Montevideo, Uruguay
Tel: (2) 188 5100.
www.turismo.gub.uy

British Embassy in Uruguay

Calle Marco Bruto 1073
Tel: 2622 3630
www.ukinuruguay.fco.gov.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 0900-1300 and 1400-1730, Fri 0900-1430; Jan-Feb 0830-1430.

Recommended Sites:

Protect yourself from malaria
Before you travel, find out if your holiday destination is in a malaria zone.
(An educational initiative organised and funded by GlaxoSmithKline Travel Health. UK/MARK/0173/10 September 2010)
Travel insurance
For residents of over 150 countries. High levels of medical, evacuation, emergency & most adventure activities covered.