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Uruguayan Embassy in South Africa

1 embassy

Uruguay is represented in South Africa by 1 mission: an embassy in Pretoria. No visa is needed by South African citizens for Uruguay, for stays of up to 90 days.

Uruguayan Embassy in Pretoria

Uruguay has its embassy in Pretoria, the capital; the address on record is Veale Street East 361, Pretoria. Its phone number is on its page.

Uruguay visa for South African citizens

South AfricaUruguay Visa-free, 90 days Uruguay visa for citizens of South Africa

UruguaySouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Uruguay

No visa is needed by South African citizens for Uruguay, for stays of up to 90 days.

South Africa’s missions in Uruguay

Missions of South Africa in Uruguay (2)

In return, South Africa has 2 missions in Uruguay, including its embassy in Montevideo.

Good to know

Uruguay in South Africa

Worldwide, Uruguay has 93 missions in 50 countries; one of them is in South Africa.

Travel to South Africa for Uruguayan citizens

South Africa admits Uruguayan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In South Africa, Uruguayan citizens can turn to the Uruguayan embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Uruguayan embassy in South Africa is closed

The Uruguayan embassy in South Africa closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Uruguay, such as Christmas Day (Día de la Familia) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Uruguayan embassy in South Africa?

The Uruguayan embassy is in Pretoria, at Veale Street East 361, Pretoria.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

South African citizens do not need a visa for Uruguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Uruguayan citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

Does South Africa have an embassy in Uruguay?

Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Montevideo, along with 1 other mission in Uruguay.