Uruguay Post, officially Correo Uruguayo, is Uruguay's national postal operator, providing parcel, correspondence and logistics services throughout the country. Its network serves individuals, small businesses and larger organizations, with domestic shipping options that connect departmental capitals, major cities and other communities across Uruguay.
For domestic parcels, Correo Uruguayo provides standard package services and a priority option for eligible customers. Its Ahíva platform lets customers prepare, manage and follow shipments online, while recipients can receive packages at a home or business address or collect them from a selected Correo Uruguayo branch. Domestic parcel services accept packages weighing up to 30 kg, subject to the carrier's size requirements.
Uruguay Post also handles international postal traffic. Its international package categories include Small International Package, EMS, Express International and International Parcel. Small international packages can weigh up to 2 kg and may be sent as simple or registered items, while international parcels generally support weights up to 30 kg, with some destination-country exceptions. EMS provides end-to-end Tracking through cooperating postal networks, and Express International is positioned as a faster international service.
For people receiving purchases from abroad, Correo Uruguayo also participates in the processing of incoming postal shipments and provides services for declaring international purchases and gifts when required. Because domestic parcels, EMS items and registered international shipments can all generate postal events, package tracking is useful for checking acceptance, transport, customs-related processing and delivery. Readers can Track Uruguay Post packages on 4Tracking using the shipment code provided by the sender.
How Uruguay Post shipment tracking works
To Track a Uruguay Post package with 4Tracking, enter the complete tracking code in the tracking field. You can allow 4Tracking to detect the carrier automatically or select Uruguay Post using the carrier button, then click Track. You will be redirected to the results page where available Tracking events and the latest shipment status are displayed.
Correo Uruguayo also provides its own shipment-tracking service and the Ahíva platform. Its tracking system obtains information from Track & Trace and the international IPS postal system and can display the route of national and international shipments from the origin city toward the destination. The official website allows multiple shipment codes to be checked at the same time.
For international registered mail and parcels, tracking information can continue through the postal system of the destination country. Correo Uruguayo states that certified international items are followed through its Track & Trace system until international departure and that the same tracking number can then be associated with the destination postal operator's system. EMS is specifically designed to provide Tracking through the postal process up to delivery.
Uruguay Post tracking number formats
Correo Uruguayo's official tracking system specifies a 13-character postal tracking format consisting of 2 letters, 9 numbers and 2 final letters. The code should be entered in full without spaces or punctuation.
Official examples published by Correo Uruguayo include RR123456789UY and EE014626510UY. The first two letters can indicate the postal product: current Correo Uruguayo information identifies RR with registered items, CP with international parcels, EE with EMS and LT with Express International. The final two letters identify the postal administration that issued the code; outbound examples issued in Uruguay end in UY.
When using package tracking, copy the entire 13-character number exactly as supplied. Do not remove the first or final letters or add spaces. If an incoming international package was originally posted by another country's postal operator, its final two letters may correspond to that originating postal administration rather than Uruguay.
Uruguay Post delivery times and supported examples
For domestic standard packages, Correo Uruguayo publishes an expected delivery time of approximately 3 business days after acceptance for shipments addressed to departmental capitals and principal cities. The published period is calculated beginning with the business day after Correo Uruguayo receives the shipment and is subject to operational cutoff times.
A domestic priority package has a published expected delivery time of approximately 1 business day after acceptance. This service is limited to shipments originating in Montevideo and is intended for credit customers who have received prior authorization from Correo Uruguayo's commercial unit. These domestic times are expected service periods rather than unconditional guarantees, and the carrier notes that circumstances outside its control or force majeure can cause delays.
For international postal services, Correo Uruguayo publishes an estimated delivery standard of up to 10 business days for EMS and approximately 10–15 business days for the traditional priority postal service. International delivery depends on the destination and customs procedures, so these figures should be treated as service estimates rather than guaranteed arrival dates.
Correo Uruguayo has also published transit examples for Express International measured from departure from Uruguay until entry into the destination country. Examples include approximately 72 business hours to Argentina, Brazil and Chile, 96 business hours to Paraguay, 72 business hours to the United States and European capitals, 96 business hours to other European destinations, and around 4–5 business days to other regions. Merchandise can require additional time for customs procedures and delivery to extended areas, so these figures are not complete door-to-door guarantees.
How to contact Uruguay Post about shipment issues
For shipment assistance, Correo Uruguayo publishes the toll-free customer-service number 0800 2108. Customers can also contact the postal operator through WhatsApp at 098 01 2108. The same WhatsApp channel can be used to request Tracking information, and Correo Uruguayo specifically lists it for international-shipment enquiries.
The general contact email published by Correo Uruguayo is contacto@correo.com.uy. Its central telephone number is +598 2916 0200, and its headquarters is located at Buenos Aires 451, Montevideo, Uruguay. For shipment-specific help, provide the complete tracking number, sender and recipient information and the latest visible Tracking event.
If the problem concerns customs charges or decisions applied to an incoming international shipment, remember that customs matters can involve Uruguay's Dirección Nacional de Aduanas rather than Correo Uruguayo alone. For an online purchase, contacting the seller is also useful when documents are missing, the parcel has not yet been handed to the postal network, or a claim needs to be opened from the sender's side.
Frequently asked questions about Uruguay Post package tracking issues
Why is my Uruguay Post tracking number not working?
Check that you entered the complete tracking code without spaces or punctuation. Correo Uruguayo's standard postal tracking format contains two letters, nine numbers and two final letters. A recently posted shipment may also need time before its first event becomes available. If the code still fails, confirm it with the sender.
What format does a Uruguay Post tracking number use?
The official tracking system specifies a 13-character format containing two initial letters, nine digits and two final letters. Published examples include RR123456789UY and EE014626510UY.
What do RR, CP, EE and LT mean on Uruguay Post shipments?
Correo Uruguayo's current international-service information associates RR with registered items, CP with international parcels, EE with EMS and LT with Express International. These prefixes help identify the postal product associated with a shipment.
How long does Uruguay Post take to deliver a domestic package?
Standard domestic packages have an expected delivery period of about three business days after acceptance for departmental capitals and main cities. Eligible priority packages originating in Montevideo have an expected period of one business day. Operational cutoff times and circumstances outside the carrier's control can affect these estimates.
How long does Uruguay Post EMS take?
Correo Uruguayo publishes an estimated international EMS delivery standard of up to 10 business days. The actual transit depends on the destination and customs processing, so continue checking package tracking for the progress of your particular shipment.
Why has my Uruguay Post Tracking stopped updating?
A shipment can spend time travelling between postal facilities, awaiting international transport, undergoing customs procedures or moving between Correo Uruguayo and a foreign postal operator without a new public event. International shipments can therefore have longer gaps between scans than domestic packages.
Can I Track an Uruguay Post package after it leaves Uruguay?
For supported registered international services, yes. Correo Uruguayo explains that its Track & Trace system follows certified items through the postal process and that the same tracking number can be associated with the destination country's tracking system after arrival. EMS is specifically designed to provide Tracking through to delivery where participating postal systems exchange the required events.
Why is my international package delayed in customs?
International merchandise can require customs inspection, declaration checks, tax assessment or additional documentation. These procedures can extend the published transport time and are not controlled entirely by Correo Uruguayo. Check the latest Tracking status and any instructions connected with the shipment before contacting support.
What should I do if an Uruguay Post package is taking longer than expected?
Check the complete package tracking history first and compare it with the service used. If the shipment has exceeded its expected period without meaningful progress, contact Correo Uruguayo through 0800 2108 or WhatsApp at 098 01 2108 and provide the full tracking code.
Who should I contact about a problem with an international Uruguay Post shipment?
You can contact Correo Uruguayo at 0800 2108, use WhatsApp at 098 01 2108, or email contacto@correo.com.uy. If the issue involves an online purchase, also contact the seller, and if it concerns customs duties or a customs decision, the appropriate customs authority may need to resolve that part of the shipment process.
Monthly Delivery Performance for Uruguay Post – August 2026
Our comprehensive monthly delivery report for Uruguay Post in August 2026 is based exclusively on shipments confirmed as delivered, detailing the fastest, average, and slowest transit times from origin to destination. Shipments still in transit are excluded to ensure accurate and reliable insights.
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 URYUruguay |  DEUGermany |
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| URY Uruguay |  DZAAlgeria |
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| URY Uruguay |  BRABrazil |
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 CHNChina | URY Uruguay |
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| BRA Brazil | URY Uruguay |
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