Uruguay working holiday visa for United Kingdom citizens

UK–Uruguay Youth Mobility (Working Holiday residency) · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

United Kingdom citizens aged 18–30 can get the UK–Uruguay Youth Mobility (Working Holiday residency) and live and work in Uruguay for up to 24 months. It costs about ~£75. Places: 500 British nationals/year. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

24 months

Cost

~£75

Quota

500 British nationals/year

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday, in person at the Uruguayan Consulate in London
Police + medical certificates; proof of funds. The UK's only Latin-American youth-mobility scheme

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in Uruguay

Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.

Other countries open to United Kingdom passports

Australia — ages 18–35, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–35, up to 36 months Canada — ages 18–35, up to 24 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–35, up to 12 months Taiwan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Uruguay rules for other passports

France