🇺🇾 Uruguay visa requirements for Malaysian citizens
No visa needed — Malaysian citizens can stay in Uruguay visa-free for up to 30 days.
Entry rules for Malaysia passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Malaysia can travel to Uruguay for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 30 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 30-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Uruguay, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Uruguay immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Malaysian passport ranks #32 worldwide, opening 159 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (117 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Uruguay is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Uruguayan citizens traveling to Malaysia face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).
Across South America as a whole, 10 of 12 destinations are open to Malaysian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Uruguay
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Region
- South America
- Currency
- Uruguayan peso ($)
- Languages
- Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
No visa needed — Malaysian citizens can stay in Uruguay visa-free for up to 30 days.
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Uruguay without a visa?
Malaysian citizens can stay in Uruguay for up to 30 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Uruguay?
The currency in Uruguay is the Uruguayan peso ($). The capital city is Montevideo.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 30 days for Malaysian citizens traveling to Uruguay. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Uruguay embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.