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Uruguay visa for South Sudanese citizens

Visa required

South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Uruguay visa?

Tourist entry and tourist visa (visa de turismo)

Key facts

Maximum stay
The stay granted at entry, extendable through the DNM
Fee
225.6 UI
Processing time
Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days

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All visa types for Uruguay

Uruguay’s tourist visa costs 225.6 UI at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gub.uy. Processing time, as Uruguay states it: Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The stay granted at entry, extendable through the DNM.

Where South Sudanese citizens apply for a visa for Uruguay

Uruguay has no embassy or consulate in South Sudan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Uruguayan missions to Juba are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (919 km from Juba), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2,729 km) and Cairo, Egypt (2,803 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of South Sudan is decided by Uruguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to South Sudan

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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 Sudanese 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Uruguay

How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Uruguay is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How South Sudanese citizens apply

Uruguay has no embassy or career consulate in South Sudan. South Sudanese citizens apply through a mission of Uruguay accredited to South Sudan from abroad; the official visa portal of Uruguay names the right place.

Uruguay’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens

Brazil and Argentina require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to South Sudan

Uruguayan citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Uruguay?

South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uruguay.

Is there an embassy of Uruguay in South Sudan?

No. Uruguay has no embassy in South Sudan. The nearest Uruguayan embassy is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 919 km from Juba.

How much does the Uruguay tourist visa cost?

Uruguay’s official sources give a standard fee of 225.6 UI for the tourist visa. Processing time: Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days.

Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for South Sudan?

Uruguayan citizens need a visa for South Sudan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can South Sudanese citizens enter Uruguay visa-free?

No; South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Uruguay obtained in advance.

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.