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- Capital
- Montevideo (MVD)
- Dialing Code
- + 598
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -3 hours
- Daylight Savings Time
- First Sunday of October - Sunday of March: UTC/GMT -2 hours
- Language
- Spanish
- Best Time to Go
- December – March
- Currency
- Peso Uruguayo (UYU)
Travel Tips
- January is the peak period for tourist resorts, and also the hottest month. December and March are the best months to visit
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink. Outside of the main towns, water may be contaminated
- English is spoken in tourist resorts
- Rural towns may not accept credit cards
Last updated 7 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Consulate of Uruguay
Office W3 Brooklyn Court, 361 Veale Street, Brooklyn
Telephone: 012 362 6521 / 2
E-mail: cdpretoria@mrree.gub.uy
Hours: 08:30 - 15:30
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1, 6
February: 16 - 17
April: 2 - 3, 19
May: 1, 18
June: 19
July: 18
August: 25
October: 12
November: 2
December: 25
Visa Requirements
Visas are not required by South African passport holders for tourism purposes, for a stay of up to 90 days
- To check if you need a visa: www.gub.uy
Entry Requirements
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after arrival date, with 1 blank page
- Onward / return flight reservations
- Recommended documents: proof of sufficient funds, proof of accommodation
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Buenos Aires, Argentina