Age
Check the age limit when applying, not only for travel.
References: UY-TREATY
German passport / Working Holiday
Uruguay Working Holiday for German citizens (2026)
Compare destinations, check requirements for your passport and prepare your next trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Agreement and current German filing route established. The procedure page’s two-year declaration is not an automatic stay grant; confirm the decision and extension separately.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: UY-TREATY
- Length of stay
- Initially up to 1 yearLearn moreReferences: UY-TREATY
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: UY-TREATY
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: UY-TREATY
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: UY-TREATY
- Application dates and timing
- Enter within 180 days of notificationLearn moreReferences: UY-FOREIGN
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: UY-TREATY
- Study
- Up to 6 months in totalLearn moreReferences: UY-TREATY
- Work
- Up to 6 months per employerLearn moreReferences: UY-TREATY
Germany →UruguayUruguay Working Holiday for German citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
The agreement describes a possible once-only extension under Uruguayan law. This is not automatic; confirm conditions with the responsible authority.
References: UY-TREATY
Initial funds
No exact amount is confirmed in this research. Obtain confirmation of the initial reserve and additional departure costs before applying.
References: UY-TREATY
Visa fee
Uruguay–Deutschland · Ferienarbeitsaufenthaltsabkommen: Confirm the payable fee before payment.
References: UY-TREATY
Annual quota
Uruguay–Deutschland · Ferienarbeitsaufenthaltsabkommen: Annual allocation not established; this says nothing about remaining places.
References: UY-TREATY
Application dates and timing
This is the entry deadline after approval notification, not an annual application opening.
References: UY-FOREIGN
Language
Uruguay–Deutschland · Ferienarbeitsaufenthaltsabkommen: No formal language test established in the consulted programme instructions; taking a course does not establish visa eligibility.
References: UY-TREATY
Explore language courses →Passport
The Germany-specific checklist requires a valid passport in good condition.
References: UY-FOREIGN
Insurance
The current foreign-applicant page requires comprehensive health coverage.
References: UY-FOREIGN
Documents and participation
Criminal records from origin and residences of the last 5 years, apostilled/legalized and under 6 months old; income evidence under 30 days.
References: UY-FOREIGN
Step 2
Apply for the visa
- Read the German MRREE section and contact the Berlin mission for submission.
- Prepare passport, medical certificate, legalized criminal records and current income evidence.
- Have the mission prepare the required certifications and await its decision.
- Enter within 180 days after approval notification and prepare arrival documents.
Step 3
After approval
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Prepare your trip
Prepare Spanish for daily life and applications. Plan the initial stay without assuming an unconfirmed extension.
Confirm before booking
Agreement and current German filing route established. The procedure page’s two-year declaration is not an automatic stay grant; confirm the decision and extension separately.
References: UY-FOREIGN
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Bring an apostilled/legalized birth certificate, translated if needed. Attend Migración personally, validate vaccination evidence and then apply to DNIC for the identity card; check current fees.
Work
The agreement limits time with one employer rather than all employment combined.
Study
One or more courses may total up to six months.
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Prepare your language skills for the trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
One or more courses may total up to six months.
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Frequently asked questions
When is age assessed?
18–30 inclusive. Check the age limit when applying, not only for travel.
References: UY-TREATY
Explore language courses →What evidence do I need beyond my travel budget?
No exact amount is confirmed in this research. Obtain confirmation of the initial reserve and additional departure costs before applying.
References: UY-TREATY
Which work limit applies to this passport?
Up to 6 months per employer. The agreement limits time with one employer rather than all employment combined.
References: UY-TREATY
Can I include a language course?
Up to 6 months in total. One or more courses may total up to six months.
References: UY-TREATY
Which documents should I prepare first?
Berlin: medical, criminal and income evidence. Criminal records from origin and residences of the last 5 years, apostilled/legalized and under 6 months old; income evidence under 30 days.
References: UY-FOREIGN
Which deadlines must I distinguish?
Enter within 180 days of notification. This is the entry deadline after approval notification, not an annual application opening.
References: UY-FOREIGN
Official sources
Each source shows its own check date. Always check current requirements with the official government authority. Rules can change after consultation.
Source checked on 2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
UY-TREATY · Uruguay–Deutschland · Ferienarbeitsaufenthaltsabkommen
Read the official instructions ↗Source checked on 2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
UY-MFA · Uruguay · Vereinbarung mit Deutschland
Read the official instructions ↗Source checked on 2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.