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Uruguay Working Holiday

The Uruguay Working Holiday for a United Kingdom passport: the verified essentials, who can go, then every step in order.

  • Age18–30 y/o
  • Quota500 places
  • Visa fee0 UYU
  • Duration12 months (extendable to 24)
  • Proof of fundssee conditions
  • Observed timelines2 to 8 weeks

Data verified on — stored offline in the app.

Is it for you?

  • 18 to 30 years old at application time, United Kingdom passport
  • One participation only
  • No dependent children during the stay
  • Proof of funds required
  • Return ticket or equivalent funds
  • + 4 more official condition(s) — the details are in the app
  • One participation only

By passport

Ages, quotas and fees depend on the nationality → destination pair. The table below lists every admitted passport at the last verification; the selector adapts the card above.

PassportAgeQuotaFeeTimelines
Australia18–30 y/o2000 UYU2 to 8 weeks
France18–30 y/o3000 UYU2 to 6 weeks
Germany18–30 y/o0 UYU2 to 6 weeks
Japan18–30 y/o1000 UYU2 to 8 weeks
Netherlands18–30 y/o1000 UYU8 to 16 weeks
New Zealand18–35 y/o2000 UYU2 to 8 weeks
United Kingdom18–30 y/o5000 UYU2 to 8 weeks

“—” = not published by the country at the last verification.

The steps, in order

Before

Eligibility, application file, insurance for the whole stay, tickets — every step with the real timelines.

During

Your first steps on the ground: Register at DNM — obtain your residencia temporaria certificate · Apply for your Uruguayan Cédula de Identidad at DNIC · Buy a local SIM card (Antel, Movistar or Claro) · Secure temporary accommodation and get a proof-of-address document · Get your STM transit card for Montevideo buses · Open a Uruguayan bank account at BROU or a digital bank.

After

The part everyone forgets: cancellations, taxes, contributions to claim back. The return checklists are in the app, country by country.

Frequently asked questions

Up to what age can you do a Uruguay Working Holiday?

For a United Kingdom passport: from 18 to 30 years old at application time.

Is there a quota for the Uruguay Working Holiday?

Yes: 500 places for United Kingdom passports (data verified on May 29, 2026).

How long does the Uruguay Working Holiday visa take?

Observed timelines: 2 to 8 weeks, varying with the season.

All these steps, in order and tickable offline, are in the app — free, in your language.

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