Uruguay
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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to Uruguay. Uruguay is Major restrictions for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Uruguay. Uruguay is part of South America with main city at
Montevideo. Its Developing country with a
population of 3M people. The main currency is Peso Uruguayo. The languages
spoken are Spanish.
👍 Developing 👨👩👦👦 3M people
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🚨 Travel Advice for Uruguay
Major restrictions
for travelInternational travel to Uruguay is permitted for vaccinated travelers. There are exceptions for non-vaccinated citizens and those traveling for 'essential reasons'.
It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
The application, and further information, can be found at https://www.gub.uy/ingresa-uruguay-durante-emergencia-sanitaria
Vaccinated travelers must still follow all testing requirements.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from isolation requirements and may provide proof of a positive antigen or PCR test, taken at least 20 days before departure and not more than 90 days, on arrival. Recovered travelers must still follow all testing requirements.
For more details Ministry of Tourism, Uruguay
Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and may be randomly selected to be tested on arrival. Travelers are also required to have a suitable quarantine plan in place for 14 days as a precaution, even when seeking the fully vaccinated exemption.
Proof of vaccination must be uploaded on the ArriveCAN application. The final dose must have been administered at least 15 days before departure and supporting documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Further information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully
Travelers testing negative on the day-8 test may leave quarantine 14 days after arrival. Travelers testing positive will undergo further 10-day quarantine from the day the test was taken and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive test result, taken at least 15 days before departure and not more than 180 days before departure.
Proof of negative molecular test result or recovery must be uploaded to the ArriveCAN application. Further information on the testing requirements, such as types of tests accepted, can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#getting-tested
Travelers may register for the test on arrival at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#register
Travelers who can present proof of a positive test result, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days before, are exempt from testing on arrival.
It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
Exceptional travel
Further exemptions to the border closure may apply, including for those traveling for business or economic purposes, but a request must be submitted before the National Migration Office.The application, and further information, can be found at https://www.gub.uy/ingresa-uruguay-durante-emergencia-sanitaria
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, are permitted to travel and are exempt from quarantine requirements. The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure and not more than 9 months.Vaccinated travelers must still follow all testing requirements.
Quarantine required
Travelers are required to self-isolate for 7 days on arrival and take an RT-PCR test after this period. If a negative test result is confirmed, self-isolation is no longer required. Alternatively, travelers may self-isolate for a total of 14 days instead of taking an RT-PCR test.Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from isolation requirements and may provide proof of a positive antigen or PCR test, taken at least 20 days before departure and not more than 90 days, on arrival. Recovered travelers must still follow all testing requirements.
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative RT-PCR test, taken within 72 hours prior, must be provided on departure.Additional documents required
A 'traveler's health declaration' must be completed within 48 hours before departure. Foreign travelers must have valid insurance to cover all COVID-19 related costs during their stay. Travelers are encouraged to download the 'Coronavirus UY' mobile application. - Traveler's health declarationFor more details Ministry of Tourism, Uruguay
Government measures
In addition to safety guidelines, preventative health measures such as frequent hand washing and social distancing are encouraged to combat further outbreaks. We recommend keeping up-to-date with official guidelines throughout your trip.Use of masks
Face masks are required in enclosed environments, such as while on public transport, and recommended in outdoor public spaces.Public transport
Public transportation is operating with limits to capacity in place.Restaurants
Restaurants are open until 2 am with reduced capacity to allow for social distancing. Only takeaway or delivery services may be available in high-risk areas.Bars
Bars are open until 2 am with reduced capacity to allow for social distancing. Only takeaway or delivery services may be available in high-risk areas.Nightclubs
Nightclubs remain closed to limit the rate of transmission.Shops
Shops and services are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing. Non-essential businesses may be closed.On return
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, do not require an essential reason to enter and are exempt from quarantine requirements.Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and may be randomly selected to be tested on arrival. Travelers are also required to have a suitable quarantine plan in place for 14 days as a precaution, even when seeking the fully vaccinated exemption.
Proof of vaccination must be uploaded on the ArriveCAN application. The final dose must have been administered at least 15 days before departure and supporting documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Further information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully
Quarantine required
Travelers are required to self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival at their own residence or accommodation.Travelers testing negative on the day-8 test may leave quarantine 14 days after arrival. Travelers testing positive will undergo further 10-day quarantine from the day the test was taken and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative test result, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on departure.Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive test result, taken at least 15 days before departure and not more than 180 days before departure.
Proof of negative molecular test result or recovery must be uploaded to the ArriveCAN application. Further information on the testing requirements, such as types of tests accepted, can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#getting-tested
Testing on arrival
A molecular test will be administered on arrival and travelers will be provided COVID-19 at-home specimen collection kits which must be taken on day 8 of the quarantine period. The kit contains information on how to collect, store and ship the samples.Travelers may register for the test on arrival at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#register
Travelers who can present proof of a positive test result, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days before, are exempt from testing on arrival.
Travel restriction details for Uruguay
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Destination Quarantine required
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Return Quarantine required
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Some Visitors
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Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
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Closed shopping
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Operational with restrictions transport
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events Banned
🔒 Lockdown Details for Uruguay
New measures have been announced which are effective from 2 to 18 December, and have been summarised below:
Mandatory measures -Teleworking for public offices -A ban on sports activities in gyms and enclosed areas -Closing of bars and restaurants from midnight with financial penalties for failure to comply -Strict compliance with current transport measures -Strict control of parties authorised by current protocol -Suspension of end-of-year parties in educational centres
Recommended measures
-Voluntary homeworking is encouraged for private companies throughout the country -Only small social gatherings, with social distancing measures, facemasks and good ventilation, lasting no more than 2 hours -Avoid crowding in public spaces -In case of suspected COVID contact, voluntary quarantine and contact your GP
Mandatory measures -Teleworking for public offices -A ban on sports activities in gyms and enclosed areas -Closing of bars and restaurants from midnight with financial penalties for failure to comply -Strict compliance with current transport measures -Strict control of parties authorised by current protocol -Suspension of end-of-year parties in educational centres
Recommended measures
-Voluntary homeworking is encouraged for private companies throughout the country -Only small social gatherings, with social distancing measures, facemasks and good ventilation, lasting no more than 2 hours -Avoid crowding in public spaces -In case of suspected COVID contact, voluntary quarantine and contact your GP
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🛡️ Travel safety for Uruguay
Exercise a high degree of caution
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