First Day Abroad

Emergency numbers and help in Uruguay

Part of the Uruguay arrival guide.

This information may change. Always check the official source.Last verified: August 2026 by

911 for ambulance, fire and police.

The number

ServiceNumber
Ambulance, fire, police911

Before you need it

  • 911 is the single number and it covers all three services.
  • In Montevideo, know which of the three private hospitals is nearest to you. British Hospital, Sanatorio Americano and MP Medicina Privada all run 24 hour emergency departments and take tourists without insurance.
  • Emergency treatment is paid before you leave, in cash or by card, so keep a card that works.
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