Uruguayan citizens planning to visit Tanzania should apply for a Tanzania e-Visa before departure. Tanzania's official e-Visa portal (eservices.immigration.go.tz) lists Uruguay as an eligible nationality, and embassies.net confirms the Tanzania e-Visa is available for Uruguayan citizens. The e-Visa costs USD 50 for single entry and takes 3-10 business days to process.
Do Uruguayan Citizens Need a Visa for Tanzania?
Yes, Uruguayan (uruguayo) passport holders must obtain a visa to enter Tanzania. Tanzania's official e-Visa portal explicitly lists Uruguay in its nationality selection dropdown. The embassies.net database confirms that Uruguayan citizens are eligible for the Tanzania e-Visa.
Note on conflicting sources: Some third-party travel information sites suggest Uruguayan citizens may not need a visa for Tanzania. This information appears to be inaccurate based on the official Tanzania Immigration portal. Uruguay is not listed in Tanzania's visa-exempt country list. Always verify current requirements with the official Tanzania Immigration portal or the nearest Tanzanian embassy before travelling.
Is Uruguay a visa waiver country for Tanzania? No. While Uruguay holds a strong passport with visa-free access to many countries, Tanzania requires Uruguayan citizens to apply for a visa. The e-Visa online is the standard process.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Uruguayan Citizens
- Valid Uruguayan passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond your departure from Tanzania, at least 2 blank pages)
- Recent digital passport photo (white background, JPEG format)
- Return or onward flight ticket from Tanzania
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, safari lodge, or host invitation letter)
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement showing minimum USD 500)
- Complete travel itinerary
- Valid email address for visa delivery
Tanzania e-Visa Cost for Uruguayan Citizens
| Visa Type | Fee (USD) | UYU Approximate |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist Single Entry | USD 50 | ~UYU 2,000 |
| Tourist Multiple Entry | USD 100 | ~UYU 4,000 |
| Business Single Entry | USD 50 | ~UYU 2,000 |
| Transit Visa | USD 30 | ~UYU 1,200 |
Uruguay uses the Uruguayan Peso (UYU). Approximate conversions above; actual rates vary. Payment is made in USD by card on the Tanzania portal.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Official portal — Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz
- Create an account — Register with your email
- Select visa type — "Tourist e-Visa" and Uruguay as nationality
- Enter passport details — Full name as in your Uruguayan passport, date of birth, passport number, expiry date
- Upload documents — Passport bio-data page scan, digital photo, flight confirmation, hotel booking
- Review carefully — All details must match your passport exactly
- Pay USD 50 — Credit or debit card accepted
- Save reference number — Email confirmation arrives immediately
- Await approval — 3-10 business days; check spam folder
- Print your e-Visa — Carry the printed approval with your Uruguayan passport
Processing Time
Standard processing: 3-10 business days. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel. The e-Visa is valid for 3 months from issue date; single entry allows up to 90 days in Tanzania.
Tanzania e-Visa vs Visa on Arrival for Uruguayan Citizens
| Feature | e-Visa (Pre-applied) | Visa on Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Apply from Uruguay | Yes | No |
| Queue on arrival | No | Yes |
| Cost | USD 50 | USD 50 |
| Recommended | Yes | Emergency backup |
Visa on arrival is available at Julius Nyerere (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), and Zanzibar (ZNZ) airports. The e-Visa applied before departure is strongly recommended.
Uruguay-Specific Travel Notes
Flights from Uruguay to Tanzania:
No direct flights connect Montevideo (MVD) to Tanzania. South American travellers to Tanzania typically route through:
- Montevideo (MVD) → São Paulo (GRU) → Addis Ababa (ADD) → Dar es Salaam (DAR): Ethiopian Airlines from São Paulo; a common South America–East Africa route
- Montevideo (MVD) → Buenos Aires (EZE) → Dubai (DXB) → DAR or ZNZ: Via Argentina + Emirates; popular for Zanzibar beach holidays
- Montevideo (MVD) → Madrid (MAD) → Nairobi (NBO) → DAR: Via Iberia to Europe then onward
- Montevideo (MVD) → Bogotá (BOG) → London or Doha → DAR: South American hub via Colombia
Total travel time from Montevideo: approximately 26-34 hours, one of the longer journeys in this list.
Currency for Uruguayan travellers: Tanzania uses TZS (Tanzanian Shilling). USD is the dominant tourist currency. Convert UYU to USD before departure — USD is widely accepted at safari lodges and Zanzibar hotels. UYU is not exchangeable in Tanzania.
Tanzania's popularity among South Americans: Uruguay and Argentina together contribute a small but growing number of visitors to East Africa's safari circuit. Affluent South American travellers seek out the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar as once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences. The Great Wildebeest Migration and Kilimanjaro summit are both frequently cited bucket-list destinations for South American travellers.
No Tanzania embassy in Uruguay: Tanzania has no resident embassy in Uruguay. The nearest Tanzanian diplomatic mission for Uruguayan citizens is typically through Washington D.C. (USA) or Buenos Aires (Argentina). The online e-Visa makes this irrelevant for standard tourist travel.