FranceUruguay: Visa-free

FranceUruguay

Do France passport holders need a visa for Uruguay?

Visa-free

No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit Uruguay for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: gub.uy (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance10,955 km, straight line (~13h 23m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Uruguay129 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for Uruguay?

No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit Uruguay for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can France citizens stay in Uruguay without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Uruguay from France?

About 10,955 km in a straight line, roughly ~13h 23m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Uruguay?

Uruguayan peso (UYU).

What is the emergency number in Uruguay?

911.

What time zone is Uruguay in?

Montevideo (UTC-3).

What is the nearest airport to Montevideo?

Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD), about 7 km away.

How many countries can enter Uruguay without a visa?

129 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Uruguay visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About France

France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north; Germany to the northeast; Switzerland to the east; Italy and Monaco to the southeast; Andorra and Spain to the south; and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the northwest. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its 18 integral regions, five of which are overseas, span a combined area of 632,702 km2 (244,288 sq mi), with a total population estimated at over 69.1 million in 2026. Its capital, largest city and main cultural and economic centre is Paris, with a metropolitan population of over 13 million.

CapitalParis

RegionWestern Europe

Population68.7M

Area551,695 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+33

Drives on theright

TimezoneParis (UTC+2)

Nearest airportParis-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites71

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$48,986 (2025)

Tourist arrivals117.1M (2020)

Climate in Paris

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Paris, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.9°C	2.9°C	32mm	138h
February	11.4°C	5.3°C	112mm	148h
March	12°C	3.8°C	70mm	236h
April	19.7°C	7.7°C	27mm	352h
May	20.6°C	9.3°C	30mm	357h
June	22.7°C	13.2°C	48mm	348h
July	25.4°C	14.2°C	12mm	362h
August	27°C	16.7°C	34mm	346h
September	23.3°C	13.3°C	33mm	293h
October	15.1°C	9.2°C	96mm	171h
November	12.9°C	5.8°C	20mm	175h
December	8.6°C	3.8°C	136mm	114h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

France is a country with which almost every traveller has a relationship. Many dream of its joie de vivre shown by the countless cafés, picturesque villages, and world-famous gastronomy. Some come to follow the trail of France's great philosophers, writers and artists, or to immerse in the beautiful language it gave to the world. Others still are drawn to the country's geographical diversity, with its long coastlines, massive mountain ranges and breathtaking farmland vistas. France is famously home to Paris, the enchanting City of Love, where romance dances in the air and every corner whispers sweet nothings.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
Abbey of Fontenay
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
Beaches of the D-Day Landings, Normandy, 1944
Belfries of Belgium and France
Bertrimoutier Franco-German war cemetery
Canal du Midi
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims
Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

Full source list on About.

About Uruguay

Uruguay, officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, is a country in southeastern South America. It shares borders with Argentina to its west and southwest and Brazil to its north and northeast, while bordering the Río de la Plata to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast. It is part of the Southern Cone region of South America. Uruguay covers an area of approximately 176,215 square kilometers (68,037 sq mi). It has a population of almost 3.5 million people, of whom nearly 2 million live in the metropolitan area of its capital and largest city, Montevideo.

CapitalMontevideo

RegionSouth America

Population3.4M

Area181,034 km²

CurrencyUruguayan peso (1 USD ≈ 40.17 UYU)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+598

Drives on theright

TimezoneMontevideo (UTC-3)

Nearest airportCarrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport (MVD), 7 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$25,216 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.5M (2019)

Climate in Montevideo

Warmest February, coolest July, driest February, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, February, March, November.

Monthly climate normals for Montevideo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27°C	18.1°C	41mm	396h
February	27.6°C	18.6°C	20mm	348h
March	26.9°C	18.4°C	49mm	303h
April	21.3°C	14.9°C	128mm	249h
May	18.8°C	11°C	34mm	255h
June	15.9°C	9.2°C	126mm	203h
July	13.6°C	7.1°C	60mm	229h
August	17.5°C	8.7°C	75mm	269h
September	16.8°C	8°C	56mm	271h
October	19.3°C	11.4°C	91mm	324h
November	23.3°C	14.2°C	22mm	373h
December	26°C	16.3°C	62mm	391h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Uruguay is the second-smallest country in South America, wedged between two of the world's largest countries ― Argentina and Brazil.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Church of Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Fray Bentos Industrial Landscape
Historic Quarter of the City of Colonia del Sacramento

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Día de los Difuntos

December 25, 2026Día de la Familia

January 1, 2027Año Nuevo

Full source list on About.