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Do Thailand citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

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Thailand citizens need a visa to enter Uruguay. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Thailand vs Uruguay: passport comparison

Thailand

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #110 · mobility 98.1

Uruguay

98

visa-free countries

Global rank: #50 · mobility 153.9
30

countries both Thailand and Uruguay can enter visa-free together

Thailand + Uruguay: passport compatibility

54%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Thailand and Uruguay travel together — by entry type:

30 both visa-free
28 both visa on arrival
29 both e-visa / eTA
20 both need a visa
90 access differs

Where Thailand and Uruguay can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

How the entry rule changed: Thailand → Uruguay

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Thailand → Uruguay rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Thailand passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Uruguay: good to know

Montevideo

Capital

Uruguayan Peso (UYU)

Currency

Uruguay Time (UTC-3)

Time zone

+598

Calling code

Where else Thailand goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Uruguay

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Thailand citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Thailand citizens need a visa to enter Uruguay. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Thailand or Uruguay?
The Uruguay passport is stronger: 98 visa-free countries versus 40. Global rank: Thailand #110, Uruguay #50.
Where can Thailand and Uruguay citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 30 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Uruguay?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Thailand and Uruguay?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Thailand passport ranking

Where else the Thailand passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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