Uruguayan passport processing fees increase in July 2026

The cost of obtaining a Uruguayan passport has been adjusted in July 2026, impacting both new applications and renewals. This essential travel document, issued by the National Directorate of Civil Identification (DNIC), now requires a higher fee for its processing.

For first-time applicants, a standard passport costs $5,455, while an urgent application is priced at $10,712. Existing passport holders seeking renewal will pay $3,703 for a standard process and $7,207 for an urgent one. Additionally, the judicial background check, a mandatory requirement for both procedures, now costs $175 for a standard application and $1,402 for an urgent one.

These fees are subject to semi-annual adjustments, with the next increase anticipated in January 2027. To obtain a passport for the first time, individuals must first schedule an appointment and pay the corresponding fee. This can be done in person, online, at payment centers like RedPagos or Abitab, or at the Uruguay Post office. The appointment can be requested by the applicant or a third party, provided they are an adult and possess a valid identity card.

Passport applications can be processed in Montevideo at Bartolomé Mitre 1434, Pando at Ruta 8 km. 30.800, and various departmental offices across the country. However, specific locations like Ciudad del Plata, Colón, Belloni, Géant, Las Piedras, and Hospital Pereira Rossell do not issue passports. Applicants must present a valid and intact Uruguayan identity card and a judicial background check, which can be processed concurrently with the passport appointment.