Do citizens of South Africa need a visa for Uruguay?

Visa-free· 90 days

No. South Africa passport holders can enter Uruguay without a visa. The stay is limited to 90 days.

Entry rule: Visa-free
Length of stay: 90 days
Where to get it: No visa needed
Last checked: Nov 9, 2026

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Document checklist: South Africa → Uruguay

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

Passport valid for at least 6 months after your trip, with 2 blank pages.
You can stay up to 90 days without a visa.
Return or onward ticket.
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
Travel medical insurance for the whole stay.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

Uruguay missions in South Africa

EmbassyPretoria

Embassy of Uruguay, Pretoria

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Address

Brooklyn Court, 361 Veale Street, Pretoria

Phone

+27 12 362 6521

Opening hours

Not yet verified

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Burundi, Botswana, Gabon, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Comoros, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Eswatini, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Source: Wikidata Q106730455 · OpenStreetMapRecord updated: Feb 4, 2026

South Africa missions in Uruguay

South Africa has no resident embassy or consulate in Uruguay on record.

South Africa embassy & consulates in Uruguay

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