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Uruguay - Consular Information Sheet
September 2, 1994
Country Description: Uruguay is a medium-income nation with a developing
economy. The quality of facilities for tourism varies according to price
and area.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. U.S. citizens do not need a
visa for a three-month stay. For current information concerning entry and
customs requirements for Uruguay, travelers can contact the Uruguayan
Embassy at 1918 F Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006, tel: (202) 331-1313
or the nearest consulate in Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, New Orleans, or New
York.
Medical Facilities: Facilities for medical care are limited. Doctors and
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S.
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. The
Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide payment of medical services
outside the United States. In some cases, medical insurance with specific
overseas and medical evacuation coverage has proved to be useful. For
additional health information, travelers can contact the Centers for Disease
Control's international travelers' hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Street crime, including pickpocketing, is on the
increase. Persons carrying items of value in open display have been
victimized by teenage muggers in the downtown area of Montevideo and near
the old city and port. While criminals often have weapons at their
disposal, to date foreigners have remained relatively free from assault.
The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately
to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful
information on guarding valuables and protecting personal security while
traveling abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe
Trip Abroad". It is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Also available from the
same address is the Department of State's publication, "Tips for Travelers
to Central and South America."
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties in Uruguay for possession, use and
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
lengthy jail sentences and fines.
Civil Aviation Oversight: In September 1993, the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration assessed Uruguay's civil aviation authority as not in
compliance with international aviation safety oversight standards for
Uruguay's carriers operating to and from the U.S. Typically, the same level
of safety oversight is applied to operations to other destinations. For
further information, travelers may contact the Department of Transportation
at 1-800-322-7873.
Embassy Location/Registration: Americans who register with the Consular
Section of the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo at Lauro Muller 1776, telephone:
(598-2) 23-60-61, may obtain updated information on travel and security
within Uruguay.
No. 94-212
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 9, 1994 to add
information on aviation oversight.