Chancellery disseminated a series of recommendations aimed at Uruguayan citizens who plan to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cupwhich will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The document includes immigration requirements, safety tips and key guidelines to avoid inconveniences during the trip.
In this sense, the portfolio began by remembering the obligation to have valid passportwith a validity greater than six months at the end of the stay and documentation that is in good condition and legible.
Regarding this, he recommended taking digital copies of personal documentssuch as ID, passport and visas, stored in an email or secure space.
Travelers must have round-trip tickets, as well as with confirmed accommodation reservations, they pointed out.
Visas and conditions of entry to the United States, Canada and Mexico
Regarding immigration requirements, these vary depending on the host country:
- USA: Uruguayans must apply for a B1/B2 visa. The Foreign Ministry warns that “an approved visa does not guarantee entry,” since the final decision corresponds to the immigration agents at the point of entry.
- Canada: A visa will be required, although in some cases an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) can be accessed if certain conditions are met, such as having a valid US visa.
- Mexico: A visa is not required for stays of up to 180 days for tourism.
Travel and medication insurance
The ministry then stressed the importance of contracting with a comprehensive assistance insurance before you travel, which includes coverage for pre-existing illnesses, medical transfer and repatriation.
If you use medication, they recommended carrying the amount necessary for the entire trip, in its original container and with a doctor’s prescription. preferably translated into English.
What to do in case of theft, loss or emergencies
If documents are lost or stolen, travelers must file a report with the local authority and then go to the nearest Uruguayan consulate. to manage new documentationthey reported.
In emergency situations, accidents or catastrophes, the Foreign Ministry advised to contact the consulate or request local authorities to notify the situation.
Payment methods and fraud prevention
From the portfolio they also recommended traveling with different payment methodssince the use of cards predominates in many establishments.
Likewise, it urges to notify banks about the trip to avoid blockages, verify the authenticity of hosting websites and be wary of offers with unusually low prices.
The ticket purchasing process is managed exclusively through the official FIFA site (fifa.com/tickets).
Consular contacts
Consulate General in Miami
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Address: 2103 Coral Way, Suite 600, Miami, Florida, 33145.
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Telephone: (+1) 305 443 7253 – (+1) 305 443 7453.
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Emergency telephone: (+1) 305 713 8365.
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Email: (email protected).
Consulate General in Washington DC
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Address: 1913 “I” Street, NW, Washington DC 20006.
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Telephone: (+1) 202 331 4219.
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Emergency telephone: (+1) 202 733 8089.
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Email: (email protected).
Consulate General in New York
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Address: 420 Madison Avenue, 6th floor, New York, NY 10017.
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Telephone: (+1 212) 753.8581 – (+1 212) 753.8582 – (+1 212) 753 8191 – (+1 212) 753 8192.
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Emergency telephone: (+1 917) 201 0509.
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Email: (email protected).
Consulate General in San Francisco
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Address: 111 Pine St., Suite 1650, San Francisco, CA 94123.
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Telephone: (+1) 415 872 75 66.
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Emergency telephone: (+1) 628 284 5654.
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Email: (email protected).
Consulate General in Mexico
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Address: Hegel 149, Floor 1, Colonia Polanco V Section, Mayor’s Office Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, CP 11560, Mexico.
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Telephone: (+52) 55 5531 0880.
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Emergency telephone: (+52) 56 5102 9272.
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Email: (email protected).
Consulate General in Toronto
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Address: 300 Sheppard Ave. Suite 302, Toronto, ON M2N 1N5.
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Telephone: (+1) 416 730 1289.
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Emergency telephone: (+1) 437 216 8783.
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Email: (email protected).
Consulate General in Montreal
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Address: 1411 Peel, Office 603, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 1S5, Canada.
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Telephone: (+1) 514 288 0990.
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Emergency telephone: (+1) 438 390 9040.
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Email: (email protected).
For assistance from Uruguay
Office of Citizen Assistance and Community Services
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Address: Cuareim 1384, between Colonia and 18 de Julio.
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Telephone: +598 2902 10 10 ext: 76242 – 76244 – 76294 – 76237.
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Emergency telephone numbers: +598 98 051 052; +598 98 274 616.
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Email: (email protected).
