Uruguay working holiday visa.

8 passports can apply. See the age limit, how long you can stay, the cost and the places for each one. Last checked 7 Oct 2026.

8 passports can apply

Age when you apply: Set by passport18 to 30, or 35 for some passports.
Stay: Set by passportUp to 2 years in total. Set by your passport.
Cost: See source557.30 UI (an inflation-linked unit), paid in pesos after you arrive, plus small ID fees.
Places: Set by passportSet by your passport.
Savings needed: Proof of money for the first weeks, a ticket home and health insurance.
Where to apply: The Uruguayan embassy or consulate for your country. Then register in Uruguay.

Uruguay has not published the age limit for every country. Check with the embassy.

Checked 7 Oct 2026

Who can apply

Passports that can apply.

Your passport sets your age limit, how long you can stay and how many places there are.

Passport	Age	Stay	Places	Notes
Australia	See source	See source	Not published
France	See source	See source	Not published
Germany	See source	12 months	Not published
Japan	18 to 30	12 months	Not published	Source
Netherlands	See source	See source	Not published
New Zealand	See source	See source	Not published
Portugal	18 to 35	12 months	200 a year	Source
United Kingdom	18 to 30	2 years	500 a year	Source

Check every country your passport can do a working holiday in.

FAQ

Who can get a Uruguay working holiday visa?

Citizens of 8 countries: Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal and United Kingdom.

What is the age limit?

The limit depends on your passport. For Japan and United Kingdom, the upper limit is 30. For Portugal, the upper limit is 35.

How long can I stay?

Up to set by passport. Up to 2 years in total. Set by your passport.

How much does it cost?

There is no single published fee. 557.30 UI (an inflation-linked unit), paid in pesos after you arrive, plus small ID fees.

Sources

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 7 Oct 2026.

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