Uruguay travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on Aug. 19, 2025, 4:16 a.m.
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Exercise increased caution

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

Table of contents

Entry information for travelers from Japan

No information available

COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was announced on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

No information available

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Attention regarding Student Victims Day (August 14th)

Aug. 15, 2025, 2:15 a.m.
According to the University of the Republic, a demonstration march is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. today, Thursday the 14th, starting from the University of the Republic building in the Cordon district, passing through Av. 18 de Julio and Avenida Del Libertador, and reaching Plaza 1 de Mayo.
In recent years, the demonstration march has been held without any major disruptions, but road closures and traffic restrictions may be put in place along the route of the demonstration march, which may cause temporary disruptions, so please exercise caution when traveling to the affected areas.

For details of the Republic University announcement, please see the link below.

<Republic University website>
https://fcea.udelar.edu.uy/institucional/novedades/8129-dia-de-las-y-los-martires-estudiantiles-2024.html#:~:text=Al%20igual%20que%20cada%20a%C3%B1o,la%20Plaza%201%C2%BA%20de%20mayo


<Embassy of Japan in Uruguay website (Consular information)>
https://www.uy.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/ryoji.html

<Uruguay Safety Guide>
https://www.uy.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100365357.pdf

★The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety website provides various materials summarizing safety precautions to take when traveling abroad, so please use them to help you with your overseas safety measures.
<Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/
<Overseas Safety Cheat Sheet>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/toranomaki.pdf
<Safety Measures Handbook for Overseas Assignees>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_08.pdf
<Q&A on measures against blackmail and kidnapping overseas>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_04.pdf
<Golgo 13's Overseas Safety Measures Manual for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/anzen_info/golgo13xgaimusho.html

★If you are a victim of a crime, please contact the Consular Section of our Embassy.

★If there are any changes to the information on your residence notification due to moving, returning to Japan, changes in family composition, etc., please make the necessary changes online (https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html) or submit the change notification to our embassy by fax, mail, or scan and email the data.
Change notification format: https://www.mx.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000180336.doc

★Information that should be widely disseminated, such as information concerning the safety of Japanese nationals, will be sent to the email address registered in your residence notification. To register to receive email notifications from the Embassy regarding other information, or to delete or change your email address, please visit the following URL.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/mailmz/menu?emb=mx

*This email will be sent to the email address registered on your residence notification and TabiRegi.

*If you have completed the simple registration for TabiRegi and would like to change or stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving them from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete

*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to submit a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more) or register with Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.

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Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Uruguay
Bulevar General Artigas 953, Montevideo, Uruguay
Tel: +598-2418-7645
Fax: +598-2418-7980
e-mail: ryoji-bu-uruguay@mv.mofa.go.jp