How much alcohol can I bring into Uruguay?
Up to 2 L distilled spirits (extra-Mercosur origin) duty-free as baggage; arrival duty-free shop separately up to 4 L.
Source: impo.com.uy, checked 6 Nov 2026
Quick answer
Alcohol: Up to 2 L distilled spirits (extra-Mercosur origin) duty-free as baggage; arrival duty-free shop separately up to 4 L. Tobacco: Up to 2 cartons of cigarettes (extra-Mercosur origin); arrival duty-free shop up to 4 cartons.
Source: impo.com.uy, checked 6 Nov 2026
Alcohol
Up to 2 L distilled spirits (extra-Mercosur origin) duty-free as baggage; arrival duty-free shop separately up to 4 L
Source: impo.com.uy, checked 6 Nov 2026
Tobacco
Up to 2 cartons of cigarettes (extra-Mercosur origin); arrival duty-free shop up to 4 cartons
Source: impo.com.uy, checked 6 Nov 2026
Vapes and e-cigarettes
Not stated on the Direccion Nacional de Aduanas page. Some countries ban vapes outright, so check before you travel.
Source: impo.com.uy, checked 6 Nov 2026
Food, plants and animals
Not stated on the Direccion Nacional de Aduanas page. Declare all food, plants and animal products on arrival.
Source: impo.com.uy, checked 6 Nov 2026
How many cigarettes can I bring into Uruguay?
Up to 2 cartons of cigarettes (extra-Mercosur origin); arrival duty-free shop up to 4 cartons.
Source: impo.com.uy, checked 6 Nov 2026
Can I fly to Uruguay with a power bank?
Yes, in your carry-on only: up to 100 Wh each, at most 2 power banks, and no recharging on board. That is the international rule from 27 March 2026; your airline may be stricter.
Source: IATA guidance on the ICAO rule, checked 6 Nov 2026