Recommendations for Uruguayan Citizens Traveling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Documentation Required to Leave the Country
- To travel to Canada, the United States, or Mexico, it is MANDATORY to hold a valid passport with at least six months’ validity beyond the end of your stay (except for the United States).
- Please note that for the United States, it is NOT necessary for your passport to have six months’ validity beyond your stay. More information.
- The documentation required to leave the country must be in good condition, legible, valid, and include a recognizable photo.
- It is recommended to keep scanned copies of your identity card, passport, and visas in a secure location. We also suggest saving copies in your email account.
- At all times, protect your personal documents and travel tickets.
- You must also have round-trip tickets and proof of accommodation or hotel reservation.
Entry Requirements by Country
UNITED STATES
If traveling with a Uruguayan passport, you must apply for a B1 (business) / B2 (tourism) visa.
- Important: an approved visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. Officers of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service at ports of entry have the authority to allow or deny entry for various reasons, including (but not limited to) suspected immigration intent, unauthorized employment, and fraud.
- The use of FIFA PASS (Priority Appointment Scheduling System) is recommended. This tool allows ticket holders traveling to the United States to voluntarily request a priority visa interview appointment, if necessary.
Important: match tickets must be purchased through the official FIFA website.
CANADA
If traveling with a Uruguayan passport, you must obtain a visa. Only under certain conditions—such as having held a Canadian visa within the past 10 years or possessing a valid U.S. visa—may you apply for an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization), which simplifies the process.
MEXICO
If traveling with a Uruguayan passport, no visa is required for stays of up to 180 days as a visitor without authorization to engage in paid activities (tourism).
Travel Insurance
It is essential to obtain comprehensive travel insurance before arriving in any of the three countries. The insurance should cover pre-existing conditions and include medical evacuation and repatriation in the event of death.
If you have a pre-existing medical condition, declare it to your health insurance provider.
Medications
If you currently take prescription medications, bring enough for the entire trip in the original packaging, together with the medical prescription (preferably translated into English), in order to avoid inconveniences.
Unexpected Situations and/or Emergencies
If you lose your travel documents or become a victim of theft, you must report it to the nearest local police authority. Do not forget to request a copy of the police report.
You may then contact the nearest Uruguayan Consulate to obtain the documentation necessary to continue your trip or return to Uruguay. If the police authority does not allow you to file a report, you may sign a sworn statement at a consulate.
If you suffer an accident or face a disaster or natural emergency, contact the nearest Consulate or ask the relevant authorities (police, medical personnel, etc.) to notify the Uruguayan Consulate of your situation.
To locate the nearest Consulate, access the Consular Map
Ticket Access
The process is managed exclusively through FIFA’s official website: FIFA Tickets
Important: a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup does not guarantee the issuance of a visa or entry into Canada, the United States, or Mexico.
Money Handling and Security Measures
- Travel with several payment methods. Most establishments only accept credit or debit cards, while cash is generally limited to small transactions.
- Remember to notify your bank or card issuer about your trip in order to avoid preventive blocks due to international use or suspected fraud.
- Verify that websites offering accommodation services have authentic domains and valid security certificates.
- Be cautious of offers with excessively low prices or those requiring urgent payments.
- Do not share banking information, passwords, or verification codes.
- IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH PERSON TO KNOW AND RESPECT LOCAL LAWS. AVOID PENALTIES.
Always respect local legislation, as well as the customs, culture, and religion of the place you are visiting.
What Can a Uruguayan Consulate Do for You?
- Issue travel documentation in case of theft or loss.
- Inform you about your rights and obligations in the country of stay.
- Support you if your rights have been violated.
- Guide you in emergencies.
- Assist you if you are detained or hospitalized.
- Advise you regarding your interactions with local authorities.
- Provide information on doctors and hospitals in the country of stay.
- Ensure due process in legal proceedings and humane detention conditions.
What a Consulate Cannot Do
- Pay for airline tickets, hotel expenses, medicines, or other health services such as hospitalization.
- Guarantee payment of fines or debts.
- Grant loans.
- Intervene to secure the release of a person detained for a crime or offense, or obtain preferential treatment.
- Cover legal or attorney costs.
- Assume responsibility for fraudulent sales. In particular, take maximum precautions when purchasing match tickets.
- Request extensions of tourist stays.
- Regularize your immigration status before local authorities.
CONSULAR CONTACTS
Consulate General in Miami
Address: 2103 Coral Way, Suite 600, Miami, Florida, 33145
Telephone: (+1) 305 443 7253 - (+1) 305 443 7453
Emergency Telephone: (+1) 305 713 8365
Email: cgmiami@mrree.gub.uy
Consulate General in Washington D.C.
Address: 1913 “I” Street, N.W., Washington D.C. 20006
Telephone: (+1) 202 331 4219
Emergency Telephone: (+1) 202 733 8089
Email: cgwashington@mrree.gub.uy
Consulate General in New York
Address: 420 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Telephone: (+1 212) 753.8581 - (+1 212) 753.8582 - (+1 212) 753 8191 - (+1 212) 753 8192
Emergency Telephone: (+1 917) 201 0509
Email: cgnuevayork@mrree.gub.uy
Consulate General in San Francisco
Address: 111 Pine St., Suite 1650, San Francisco, CA 94123
Telephone: (+1) 415 872 75 66
Emergency Telephone: (+1) 628 284 5654
Email: cgsanfrancisco@mrree.gub.uy
Consulate General in Mexico
Address: Hegel 149, 1st Floor, Colonia Polanco V Sección, Miguel Hidalgo Borough, Mexico City, C.P. 11560, Mexico
Telephone: (+52) 55 5531 0880
Emergency Telephone: (+52) 56 5102 9272
Email: cgmexico@mrree.gub.uy
Consulate General in Toronto
Address: 300 Sheppard Ave. Suite 302, Toronto, ON M2N 1N5
Telephone: (+1) 416 730 1289
Emergency Telephone: (+1) 437 216 8783
Email: cgtoronto@mrree.gub.uy
Consulate General in Montreal
Address: 1411 Peel, Office 603, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 1S5, Canada
Telephone: (+1) 514 288 0990
Emergency Telephone: (+1) 438 390 9040
Email: cgmontreal@mrree.gub.uy
FOR ASSISTANCE FROM URUGUAY
Office for Assistance to Nationals and Community Services
Address: Cuareim 1384, between Colonia and 18 de Julio
Telephone: +598 2902 10 10 ext.: 76242 – 76244 – 76294 - 76237
Emergency Telephones: +598 98 051 052; +598 98 274 616
Email: asistencia@mrree.gub.uy