IsraelUruguay: Visa-free

IsraelUruguay

Do Israel passport holders need a visa for Uruguay?

Visa-free

No. Israel 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

Distance12,060 km, straight line (~14h 41m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Uruguay129 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Uruguay passport holders visiting Israel: eTA.

Other visa-free destinations for Israel passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Israel passport holders need a visa for Uruguay?

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

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

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Uruguay from Israel?

About 12,060 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 41m 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 Israel

Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. Israel's western coast lies on the Mediterranean Sea, its southern tip reaches the Red Sea, and to the east is Earth's lowest point near the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is the government seat and proclaimed capital, while Tel Aviv is Israel's largest urban area and economic centre.

RegionWestern Asia

Population10.1M

Area20,770 km²

CurrencyIsraeli new shekel (1 USD ≈ 3.09 ILS)

LanguagesArabic, Hebrew

Calling code+972

Drives on theright

TimezoneJerusalem (UTC+3)

Nearest airportBen Gurion International Airport (TLV), 40 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102

UNESCO sites11

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,337 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.9M (2019)

Climate in Israel

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

Monthly climate normals for Israel, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.8°C	5.3°C	89mm	241h
February	13°C	6.3°C	61mm	248h
March	17°C	8.4°C	115mm	298h
April	20.7°C	10.7°C	22mm	356h
May	27.7°C	15.9°C	19mm	394h
June	29.5°C	16.9°C	2mm	400h
July	32.8°C	19.8°C	0mm	414h
August	32.2°C	19.6°C	0mm	395h
September	33.9°C	21.4°C	1mm	348h
October	29°C	18.1°C	0mm	337h
November	18.5°C	11.9°C	66mm	284h
December	16°C	8.6°C	25mm	279h

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

Israel is a small yet diverse Middle Eastern country. The modern State of Israel was established in 1948 as a homeland for the Jewish people, but the region contains thousands of years of history for many peoples and religions in addition to the Jews. Israel is considered part of the Holy Land, and of the Levant and in ancient history of the Fertile Crescent. The three major Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as the Baha'i Faith, have strong ties to this land, and their holy and historic sites are major destinations for pilgrims and tourists from around the world. The Israeli population is about 74% Jews, 21% Arabs, and 5% non-Arab Christians and others. Most of the Jews are descended from Olim, and their diverse origins can be seen in various aspects of modern Israeli culture.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Acre
Bahá'í World Centre buildings
Beit Guvrin National Park
Beit She'arim National Park
Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba
Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem
Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev
Masada
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
The Beit HaHamera clandestine weapons cache in Kibbutz Na’an

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

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