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Uruguay Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Uruguay Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
1119 Burnett St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa
Phone: +27 61 218 1228
Working hours: Close now
Uruguay Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Suite 2308 Trust Bank Centre Thibault Square, Heerengracht P O Box 4774 Cape Town South Africa
Phone: +27 21 425.18.47
Working hours: Close now
Uruguay Consulate General in Durban, South Africa
1 Gardenia Pl, Chiltern Hills, Westville, 3629, Durban, South Africa
Phone: +27 31 262 7331
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Uruguay may close on the following South African and Uruguayan holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival / Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, April 02 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months |
1. How many Uruguayan Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Uruguay currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Uruguay?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Uruguay for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Uruguayan visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Uruguayan embassies in South Africa?
The Uruguayan representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Uruguayan holidays in 2026/2024:
- Carnival / Shrove Monday (UY) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (1 week, 5 days)
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Time in Uruguay vs South Africa
Montevideo, Uruguay time is 5:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
18:09PMTuesday, February 03, 2026
Montevideo, Uruguay
13:09PMTuesday, February 03, 2026