In order for you to begin your studies, your insurance must provide coverage of at least 30,000 euros (as required by the Schengen Agreement) and remain valid for the entire duration of your stay in Uruguay, plus an additional 15 days.
Medical emergency services Universidad ORT Uruguay available on the Universidad ORT Uruguay campus, but these are limited to emergency care and transport to a hospital.
Where can I get medical care?
For minor ailments (flu, colds, stomach problems, etc.), we recommend the SEMM clinics:
Central Polyclinic Address: 946 Artigas Boulevard and España Boulevard- Policlínica Shopping
Address: 1273 Luis A. de Herrera Ave. and Lamas
For more comprehensive care or more complex medical issues, the British Hospital offers a full range of services to foreign nationals (Av. Italia 2420, Montevideo, Tel: 2487 1020).
Emergencies
- Emergency One
Phone: 1830 - SEMM Emergency
Phone: 159
Pharmacies
Most pharmacies offer home delivery (many of them 24/7) and can offer advice if you have minor ailments.