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South African Embassy & Consulates in Uruguay

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 honorary consulate

South Africa is represented in Uruguay by 2 missions: an embassy in Montevideo and an honorary consulate in Montevideo. No visa is needed by Uruguayan citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.

South African Embassy in Montevideo

At Doctor Gabriel Otero 6337, 11500 Montevideo, the South African embassy represents South Africa towards Uruguay.

South African honorary consulates in Uruguay

South Africa has an honorary consulate in Montevideo; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

South Africa visa for Uruguayan citizens

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

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

South Africa admits Uruguayan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Uruguay’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Uruguay in South Africa (1)

In return, Uruguay has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in Uruguay

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 2 of them are in Uruguay.

Travel to Uruguay for South African citizens

No visa is needed by South African citizens for Uruguay, for stays of up to 90 days. In Uruguay, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When South African missions in Uruguay are closed

South African missions in Uruguay close on Uruguay’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Día de la Familia) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Children's Day (Día de los Niños) on Wednesday 6 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the South African embassy in Uruguay?

The South African embassy is in Montevideo, at Doctor Gabriel Otero 6337, 11500 Montevideo.

Does South Africa have consulates in Uruguay?

No career consulate is on record, but South Africa has an honorary consulate in Montevideo.

Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa admits Uruguayan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

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.

Does Uruguay have an embassy in South Africa?

Yes, Uruguay has its embassy in Pretoria.