Age when applying
18–30 years
Check your age on the application date.
References: UYDE1
Uruguay
GermanyUruguayan passport / practical guide
Germany Working Holiday for Uruguayans (2026)
Plan your Working Holiday visa application for Germany: review Uruguay’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Germany at a glance
- Age when applying
- 18–30 yearsLearn moreReferences: UYDE1
- Annual quota
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
- Application dates
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
- Language requirement
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: UYDE1
- Visa fee
- EUR 75; paid in Uruguayan pesosLearn moreReferences: UYDE1
- Funds for your stay
- EUR 1,326 + accommodationLearn moreReferences: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
- Passport and nationality
- 3 months after departure; 2 pagesLearn moreReferences: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Source research for Uruguayan citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.
Working Holiday in Germany for Uruguayans (2026)
Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language skills
Passport and nationality
3 months after departure; 2 pages
A Uruguayan passport valid at least three months after leaving Germany, with two blank pages. Present the original and two copies together with Uruguayan ID.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Language requirement
The reviewed checklist requires no German test. Occasional language courses are permitted; confirm translations with the mission.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Explore German courses →Documents and previous participation
Apostilled police record and motivation
Follow the original/copy checklist; gather it before booking.
References: UYDE1
Document accommodation
The guide requires three months’ accommodation coverage; for a hotel or similar it requests a paid first-14-day booking or means to pay. A private invitation must establish free lodging.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Bring the complete file
Prepare apostilled police records and motivation. An existing job contract can be included but is not mandatory.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Language courses · commercial service
Prepare your language skills before travelling.
Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Step 2
Apply for the Working Holiday visa
Annual quota
Montevideo’s guide sets no Uruguayan annual quota; absence of a figure is not treated as unlimited places.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Application dates
The guide says to gather documents, book an appointment and then reserve or buy flights. It publishes no annual intake window.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Visa fee
EUR 75; paid in Uruguayan pesos
Confirm the consular exchange rate and cash payment.
References: UYDE1
How to prepare your application
File in person in Montevideo or another ordinary German embassy or consulate, never an honorary consulate. Ask about additional documents when filing outside Uruguay.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
- Gather the complete file with forms, photographs and copies.
- Book the official appointment before arranging flights.
- File in person and pay EUR 75 in cash in pesos at the consular rate.
- Await the decision and check visa dates and conditions.
We do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.
Step 3
If my visa is approved
Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
Read your permission dates before travelling.
References: UYDE1
Step 4
Get ready for my trip
Funds for your stay
EUR 1,326 + accommodation
EUR 442 monthly for three months (EUR 1,326), plus accommodation for those months. Add a return ticket or EUR 3,000 of your own funds. For a shared account, provide co-holders’ ID and written consent.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Travel insurance
EU, at least EUR 30,000, whole stay
Medical and accident insurance valid throughout the EU, at least EUR 30,000, including transport for illness or death from entry throughout the stay.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
My preparation checklist
Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.
These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.
Step 5
Start my Working Holiday in Germany
Work conditions
Up to 12 months; 6 per employer
The Argentine rule on the same page does not apply to Uruguayans.
References: UYDE1
Study during your trip
Occasional language courses
Confirm your intended course with the consulate.
References: UYDE1
Explore German courses →Arrival and work in Germany
Carry entry evidence
The embassy recommends carrying insurance, statements and programme documents for possible checks.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Track each employer
Uruguay permits work for up to twelve months, but no more than six with the same employer.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Distinguish travel and work
The visa permits work in Germany, not in other Schengen countries.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Check expiry
The total stay does not exceed twelve months and participation is once only.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Your first days
- Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
- Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
- If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.
Compare other options for Uruguayans
Agreements differ by destination. Check age, documents and conditions separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is EUR 1,326 the complete budget?
EUR 442 monthly for three months (EUR 1,326), plus accommodation for those months. Add a return ticket or EUR 3,000 of your own funds. For a shared account, provide co-holders’ ID and written consent.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
What insurance does Montevideo require?
Medical and accident insurance valid throughout the EU, at least EUR 30,000, including transport for illness or death from entry throughout the stay.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
What validity and copies are needed?
A Uruguayan passport valid at least three months after leaving Germany, with two blank pages. Present the original and two copies together with Uruguayan ID.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Is six months the total work limit?
The Argentine rule on the same page does not apply to Uruguayans.
References: UYDE1
Should I buy flights before the appointment?
The guide says to gather documents, book an appointment and then reserve or buy flights. It publishes no annual intake window.
References: UYD-DE-MONTEVIDEO
Authorities and guidance
Official contacts for preparing your trip
Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.
Programme authority
Use the official link to confirm the enquiry channel.
Official informationOfficial sources
Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.
Source research recorded on 16 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.
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