Uruguay to Foshan: 28–32 h with one stop to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), 48 minutes by road to Lecong, 30 days visa-free.
- Flight
- 28–32 h with one stop
- Entry
- 30 days visa-free
- Transfer
- 48 min from CAN
- Visit
- Four days
- Guide day
- USD 150 / day
- Pickup
- USD 149
Sourcing trip · South America
Uruguay to Foshan: the long route, and choosing a partner rather than a product
Montevideo has no nonstop to China, so a Uruguayan trip is rare and deliberate. The market is small and high-income, and one villa order can justify choosing a supplier for the long term rather than buying a single piece.
- Flight
- 28–32 hOne stop
- Entry
- Visa-free30 days, no visa needed
- Allow
- Four daysin Foshan
- Airport pickup
- $149Credited back within 6 months
Uruguay to Foshan: 28–32 h with one stop to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), 48 minutes by road to Lecong, 30 days visa-free.
- Flight
- 28–32 h with one stop
- Entry
- 30 days visa-free
- Transfer
- 48 min
- Visit
- Four days
- Guide day
- USD 150 / day
- Pickup
- USD 149
Getting here
Schedules change with the season — confirm the operating carrier before booking. The airport code is the part that stays put.
Entry rules for Uruguayan travellers
30 days, visa-free. Ordinary passports enter visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism or transit. The waiver currently runs to 31 December 2026.
Uruguayan passports enter visa-free for 30 days, valid through 31 December 2026.
- Without a visa
- 30 days per entry
- On what basis
- Unilateral visa-free entry
- Current term runs to
- 31 December 2026
- Visa on arrival
- No — port visas only for urgent business, with an invitation
- Airside transit
- Under 24 h, no visa if you stay airside
CarryReturn ticket · Hotel booking · Invitation letter for business
Waivers were extended repeatedly through 2025–2026 and several expire on 31 December 2026. Confirm the current term with the Chinese embassy before paying for flights.
Airport pickup, $149 — refunded when you order
- Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macau, Zhuhai, Dongguan, Zhongshan
- Drop at your hotel — or straight to a showroom if you land early, with parking and tolls settled
A 11:20 touchdown puts you at the hotel before lunch, with the afternoon free for a first visit.
Example vehicles; the exact car is confirmed the day before. Photos: Wikimedia Commons — Dinkun Chen CC BY-SA 4.0, CC0 — not our vehicles.
A paid service, not a free transfer: one arrival, one vehicle, one drop-off. Parking included; tolls at cost. The credit is valid for six months from your arrival date.
Landing, then the transfer
Foshan has no international airport. The gateway you pick decides how much of your first day survives the landing.
Do not plan on the Hong Kong ferry. The Shunde Port crossing stopped on 16 July 2026 and has not restarted. Any itinerary built on that ferry is already broken.
The days on the ground
Five days is the useful minimum for a whole home or a hotel brief. Appointments are booked before you land, and each evening you get a written recap of what you saw and what is still open.
- Day 1
Land and calibrate
Land and settle. An hour in Lecong is enough to reset your expectations before buying
- Day 2
Lecong showrooms
Showroom day in Lecong — two or three options a line, every one photographed and priced
- Day 3
Longjiang factories
Factory day in Longjiang. The same sofa, without the room set around it
- Day 4
Custom work and samples
Custom pieces, cabinetry and building materials; evening recap with written notes
- Day 5
Sign-off
Sign-off. Shortlist confirmed, deposits agreed, specification in your inbox before you fly
Field noteIf the trip is only furniture, stay in Longjiang: you can cover several factories a day. Add Lecong if tiles are on the list.可乐家（装修记录）, Xiaohongshu
Field noteAsk for the hidden stock in the warehouse corner — the covered pieces are often the best value, and nobody shows them.易青（装修中～）, Xiaohongshu
Where the days are actually spent
Upholstery is where showroom prices and factory prices diverge most, so both ends are worth seeing.
Lecong 乐从
Where the trip starts: room-set showrooms, a hundred options before lunch, prices you can argue with.
Longjiang 龙江
Factory town for upholstery. The material markets behind it are where a showroom price stops being a mystery.
Where to stay
Where you sleep decides how much of the day you spend in a car.
Sofitel Foshan 佛山罗浮宫索菲特酒店
Inside the Louvre furniture complex. You can walk from the lobby to the malls, which removes the daily commute that eats a sourcing trip.
Hilton Foshan 佛山希尔顿酒店
mixed itinerary · longer stays
ZMAX Foshan Lecong ZMAX满兮酒店(佛山乐从家具城店)
design-led · buyers' crowd
Straight-line distance from the Lecong furniture anchor. Ratings: Google Places and Amap, 31 Oct 2026.
Where to eat
After 18:30 the malls go quiet. These three are where the evening actually happens.
Ratings and average spend from Amap, retrieved 2026-10-31. Hours and closures change — confirm before booking a table for guests.
What Uruguayan buyers get caught on
- 01Uruguay applies 22% VAT on import plus duty by commodity code — one of the higher rates in South America.
- 02Uruguayan standards and Spanish labelling apply to consumer products. Confirm the scope with your broker.
- 03220 V, Type C and L. The Italian-style Type L appears alongside the EU pattern.
- 04Montevideo is the port, with a short inland leg. Volume is small, so consolidation with an Argentine or Brazilian order is sometimes worth exploring.
- 05Buyers here travel to choose a partner, not a product. A supplier who can repeat a specification across years is worth more than the cheapest first container.
Practical specification checks, not certification advice. Confirm current requirements with your importer or testing body.
Importing into Uruguay
Everything here happens after the container leaves Foshan — the part the showroom does not quote.
- Import VAT
- 22% standard rate on import
- Plug / voltage
- Type C / L · 220 V
- Main port
- Montevideo
- Ocean transit
- 36–46 days
- Currency
- UYU
- Working language
- Spanish, English
Rates are indicative. Your forwarder will have the current numbers for your port.
Trip cost, before any furniture
| Line | Planning figure |
|---|---|
| Flights | UYU 180,000–280,000 return with one stop, usually via Doha, Dubai or Madrid |
| Hotel | Lecong or Chancheng, 4-star, UYU 2,800–5,200 per night |
| Airport pickup | USD 149 from Guangzhou or Shenzhen, credited against your fee if you order within six months |
| Duty and VAT | Duty by commodity code plus 22% VAT, payable on import |
Planning figures, not a quotation.
Questions Uruguayan buyers ask
How do I get from Uruguay to Foshan?
No nonstop. Montevideo connects via Doha, Dubai or Madrid, then Guangzhou — 28 to 32 hours door to door.
Do Uruguayan passports need a visa for China?
No, up to 30 days. Uruguay is on China's unilateral visa-free list, currently valid to 31 December 2026.
What duty applies?
Duty by commodity code plus 22% VAT, one of the higher rates in the region.
Which port?
Montevideo, with a short inland leg.
How many days do I need?
Four, and they are usually spent choosing a supplier rather than a product.
Elsewhere in South America
Buyers who come to Foshan rarely come alone: a household or a hotel brief often spans two markets.
Keep planning
Send your list before you book the flight
Share quantities, rooms, budget and your travel month. We come back with a route, a supplier shortlist and an honest answer on whether the trip is worth making.
Trade rules, duty rates and certification scope change without notice. Confirm the current requirements for your product and entry date with a licensed customs broker before committing to a deposit.