Travel to Uruguay from Argentina and Brazil
The ways into Uruguay, which document to bring and what customs checks. Each guide ends with the buses that continue in Uruguay.
From Argentina
Ferry from Buenos Aires
Buquebus and Colonia Express cross to Colonia, and Buquebus also goes direct to Montevideo. From Colonia, buses continue to Montevideo and Punta del Este.
Tigre–Carmelo
Líneas Delta Argentino, with a Buquebus agency.
Buenos Aires–Montevideo bus
CAUVI and EGA, overnight, every day.
Bridges
Gualeguaychú–Fray Bentos and Colón–Paysandú are open 24 hours. Concordia–Salto is open 24 hours for private cars.
- Ferry from Buenos AiresRoutes, terminals, boarding and what to do on arrival
- By bus or by carThe bus to Montevideo and the three bridges
Source: Buquebus, November 10, 2026.
Source: Colonia Express, November 9, 2026.
Source: Administración Nacional de Puertos, November 9, 2026.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Transporte, November 9, 2026.
Source: Ministerio de Seguridad Nacional (Argentina), November 9, 2026.
Source: Ministerio del Interior (Argentina), November 10, 2026.
From Brazil
Porto Alegre–Montevideo bus
EGA and TTL, overnight, via Chuy.
Border crossings
Chuí–Chuy, Jaguarão–Río Branco, Santana do Livramento–Rivera, Quaraí–Artigas, Barra do Quaraí–Bella Unión and Aceguá.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Transporte, November 9, 2026.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Pasos de Frontera, November 10, 2026.
On arrival
Documents
Argentines
Physical DNI (card or light-blue booklet), the latest issue, or passport. The DNI on your phone is not valid for crossing.
Brazilians
Passport or identity card (RG) in good condition. The CNH is not valid.
Visa and length of stay
Argentines and Brazilians do not need a visa. Immigration grants 90 days.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Migración, November 9, 2026.
Source: Ministerio de Seguridad Nacional (Argentina), November 9, 2026.
Source: Polícia Federal, November 9, 2026.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Aduanas, November 9, 2026.
Customs and food
Allowance
Up to US$ 300 if you enter by land and US$ 500 by air or sea, once a month. The excess pays 50%, in Uruguayan pesos.
Arrival free shop
US$ 850 more in the arrival free shops.
Food
Meat, dairy (except UHT milk), eggs, honey, fruit, vegetables, seeds and plants need an MGAP certificate. Anything not on that list goes in with its original label in Spanish, English or French.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Aduanas, November 10, 2026.
Source: Ministerio de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca, November 9, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Can I travel to Uruguay with just my DNI?
Yes. Argentines enter with the physical DNI (card or light-blue booklet), the latest issue, or with a passport. The DNI on your phone is not valid for crossing.
Do Brazilians need a passport to go to Uruguay?
No. The identity card (RG) in good condition or the passport is enough. The driver's license (CNH) is not valid.
How many days can I stay as a tourist?
Immigration grants tourists 90 days.
Is there a time difference between Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil?
Not with Argentina, nor with Brasília or Rio Grande do Sul: all use UTC−3, and none observes daylight saving time.
How much can I bring in without paying taxes?
Up to US$ 300 if you enter by land and US$ 500 by air or sea, once a month. The excess pays 50%.
Source: Ministerio de Seguridad Nacional (Argentina), November 9, 2026.
Source: Polícia Federal, November 9, 2026.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Aduanas, November 9, 2026.
Source: Ministerio de Turismo, November 9, 2026.
Source: IMPO, Decreto 178/015, November 10, 2026.
Source: Servicio de Hidrografía Naval (Argentina), November 9, 2026.
Source: Lei 12.876/2013 (Câmara dos Deputados), November 10, 2026.
Source: Ministério de Minas e Energia, November 10, 2026.
Source: Dirección Nacional de Aduanas, November 10, 2026.
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