Frequently Asked Questions

The data about the estimated times of arrival and departure are managed by the airlines. You can access “Departures” or “Arrivals” to obtain this information or contact Customer Services on (+598) 42559777

In this situation it is advisable to consult the airline or the travel agency. To obtain more information you should enter “Airlines".

From December 2011 the airport tax has been included in the airfare, with the exception of those passengers in transit.

This can be paid for in American dollars or in Uruguayan pesos and it costs:
International flights $31.00
National flights $3.00

Yes, the accepted debit cards to pay the airport tax are: Maestro y Visa Electrón. 

To access an exemption of payment from the airport tax please consult directly with the corresponding airline. Take into account that the following are exempt from paying:
- Children younger than two years
- Passengers in transit duly accredited by the airline
- Diplomats and authorities of international organizations, on a reciprocity basis
- Crew members that appear in the flight manifest
- Horary consuls accredited to the Republica Oriental del Uruguay and in accordance with the Decree 45/2000 of 17 February 2000.
- Official guests (Decree 161/985 of 30 April 1985).

For international flights and layovers, you can enter into the country with the following:

No tariff: items of clothing and objects for personal use. Books, newspapers and brochures with no commercial purpose.

Duty-free allowances for other items: There is an exemption for up to $300 dollars for travelers from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay. For travelers from other countries it is up to $500 dollars. This allowance cannot be used more than once a year.

All established duty-free allowances in favor of travelers are individual and non transferable. In the event of people in a conjugal arrangement the allowances cannot be added together for one of them. The allowances are strictly individual.

Passengers under 18 years of age have 50% of the duty-free allowance.

*There is an additional benefit of $500, or its equivalent in another currency, for goods acquired in the duty free shops on arrival. Limitations: in the case of cigarettes and distilled alcoholic drinks, with an origin outside the Mercosur, a maximum of 6 liters for drinks and 4 cartons of cigarettes is allowed.

*With payment of tariff: exceeding $500 with no commercial purpose, the customs office will retain the items. These items will be released upon the payment of a single tax of 50% on the value of the merchandise. If the corresponding tax is not paid within 5 working days the good are considered abandoned and the National Customs Office may proceed to auction.

*Non declared items or goods that are attempted to be brought into the country by hiding them in a double bottom or in special compartments in the luggage, on the clothes that the passenger is wearing or in any way that tries to elude the inspection, will merit the initiation of proceedings for charges for smuggling. In these cases an arrest warrant will be made.

For more information, you can contact the Directorate General of Customs: Central Offices: 2915 9303 Airport offices: 2604 0263 Web page: http://www.aduanas.gub.uy

Yes. In these cases it is only allowed to bring in items under the import regime and the corresponding sanitary controls.
The passenger is not permitted to enter with the following items:

- Plants: parts of thereof, or related products
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Seeds, crafts made with seeds or vegetable products
- Flowers, ornamental plants and in vitro cultures
- Soil, fruit trees, horticultural crops, fodder crops, forestry products, or parts thereof: branches, cuttings, spikes, bulbs, buds or others.
- Animals, products and by-products
- Liquid milk (except long life), butter, eggs, cream and cheese
- Domestic animals, birds, exotic specimens, bees and others
- Meat of any kind, cold meats and sausages
- Food for animals and biological or veterinary products
- Flammables, alkaloids, narcotics, obscene objects, subversive material or pornography
- Goods as belongings that do not actually belong to the passenger

- Exception: Personal effects in use of residents in the Customs Territory, that died abroad, always with verified documented proof of the deceased.
Merchandise that does not constitute luggage or is subject to prohibitions or restrictions of a non economic nature.

Yes. Any cell phone that enters national territory and with the purpose of obtaining a telephone line in our country, must be declared to the National Customs Office at the time of entry.

Returning passengers: Can enter with a cell phone using the duty free allowance for travelers crediting its value with a proof of purchase or in the event of exceeding this allowance paying the corresponding taxes. Tourists: Can enter temporarily with the cell phone using the duty free allowance for tourists provided that they carry it with them or in their luggage that accompanies them and do not introduce it permanently or for commercial purposes. The Customs Administration will enter the information of the cell phone into the Computer System taking note of its make, model, serial number and the passenger’s Identity Card or Passport Number. If cell phones are entered and are covered by other customs operations contact the Customer Service Center: info@aduanas.gub.uy

*From Mercosur, American and European countries (Cats and Dogs).

You must apply for a health certificate from the Ministry of Livestock in the country of origin that states the health conditions of the animal and the rabies vaccine. The animal and the certificate will be presented in the Animal Health Control Office, a dependant of the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, on entering national territory.

From other countries: Pets (Cats and Dogs) An entrance authorization must be done prior to entering our country, where the health conditions will be set, to be fulfilled by the country of origin. In the case of breeders’ dogs or cats or any other species (birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, etc) an importation authorization must be previously obtained from the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP- Departamento de Control de Comercio Internacional (Department of International Trade Control) -Constituyente 1476 Floor 2 Tel. 412 6338).

The animal health controls and the documentation will be carried out by the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries on entering national territory. Likewise, for the transportation of live animals from Carrasco International Airport within our country and with the purpose of avoiding possible inconveniences at the airport of destination, and also to know the current requirements to transport animals on regional or international flights, it is suggested to contact MGAP at:
Central Office: 2410 4155
Airport Office: 2604 0320
Web page: http://www.mgap.gub.uy

With regard to hold luggage, regional and international flights have policies established by the airline, which differ amongst them. For greater assurance you should consult your airline.

All users of this airport have trolleys for free, at their disposition, to carry luggage and other effects in both arrivals and departures.

The currency exchange “Global Exchange” – located in the Arrivals Hall- exchanges currencies.
Cambio Exchange open while commercial flights are taking place. 

In regard to costs, residencies, minors’ permits, visas, statistics and inspectors, you can contact the National Directorate of Immigration:

Central Office: +598 2916 0471 o 2916 0730
Airport Office: +598 4255 9777
Web page: www.dnm.minterior.gub.uy

The Customer Service / Information department has a 24 hour service.

In this case it is advisable to consult the airline with which you are flying. For more information you should enter “Airlines”.

In this case it is advisable to consult the travel agency or the different airlines. For more information you should enter “Services” or “Airlines.

You should enter the Duty Free Uruguay website or call (598) 42559198 or 08003889.

• What is it? Everyone (physical or legal) who ships money in cash, precious metals or other monetary tools over the border in an amount greater than $10,000 dollars, must declare it to the National Customs Office.