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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 21 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