Uruguay
South Africa
South Africa visa for Uruguayan citizens
Entry requirement
Uruguayan citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for 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
South African citizens travelling to Uruguay
South AfricaUruguay Visa-free, 90 days Uruguay visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
Uruguayan citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Uruguayan citizens can stay in South Africa
Uruguayan citizens may stay in South Africa for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Uruguayan citizens
Eswatini and Botswana admit Uruguayan citizens visa-free. Lesotho requires Uruguayan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Uruguay
South African citizens do not need a visa for Uruguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Uruguay and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Uruguayan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Uruguayan citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Uruguayan citizens stay in South Africa?
Uruguayan citizens can stay in South Africa for 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.
Can Uruguayan citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
Yes, Uruguayan citizens can enter South Africa 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.