South Africa
Uruguay
Uruguay visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Uruguay, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Uruguayan citizens travelling to South Africa
UruguaySouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Uruguay
Travel advice for Uruguay
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
South African citizens planning a trip to Uruguay can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Uruguay at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uruguay (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uruguay (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Uruguay
South African citizens may stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uruguay.
Uruguay’s neighbours for South African citizens
Brazil and Argentina admit South African citizens visa-free.
Uruguayan citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa admits Uruguayan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Uruguay.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Uruguay, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Uruguay?
South African citizens can stay in Uruguay for up to 90 days.
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Uruguayan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Uruguay without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.