Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Uruguay passport to Switzerland
Yes — Uruguay passport holders can visit Switzerland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Switzerland lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Uruguay is one of them.
- Uruguay passports get “Visa free” at 96 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Switzerland passports also enter Uruguay without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Switzerland
Open to Uruguay passports near Switzerland
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
UruguaySwitzerland- Typical duration
- 16.2 hours
- From
- MVD · PDP · RVY
- To
- ZRH · GVA · BRN
Usual hubs
Spain · 16.2 hours
United States · 20.7 hours
Brazil · 16.2 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Uruguay
Country profile
Capital
Montevideo
Population
3.5 million
Area
176,220 km²
Currency
Uruguayan peso UYU
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-03:00
Foreign-born
160,064 · 2024
Migrant share
4.7%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.7%
- none or unspecified5%
- Black4.6%
- Indigenous2.4%
- other0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Switzerland
Country profile
Capital
Bern
Population
9.1 million
Area
41,290 km²
Currency
Swiss franc CHF
Languages
French, Italian, Swiss German
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
2.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
31.1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Swiss69.2%
- other16.7%
- German4.2%
- Italian3.2%
- Portuguese2.5%
- French2.1%
- Other2.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type J
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 117 · Ambulance 144
Dialing code
+41
Airports
ZRH · GVA · BRN · ACH
Highlights
- Matterhorn
- Jungfrau
- Chapel Bridge
- Old City of Bern
Uruguay · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Uruguay passport need a visa for Switzerland?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Switzerland typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Switzerland mission.
What about a Switzerland passport entering Uruguay?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Switzerland as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination. Visa-exempt passports use the EES entry/exit system. ETIAS will apply on the EU timetable — confirm whether your passport is in scope before travel.