Uruguay Passport Ranking 2026

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Uruguay Passport

Rank #52 globally

Visa-free destinations

169

Easy Access Countries

152

Mobility Score

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Visa Requirements for Uruguay Citizens

Detailed visa information for Uruguay passport holders traveling worldwide

Rank	Destination	Visa Type	Duration
#1	Spain	Visa Free	90 days
#2	United Arab Emirates	Visa Free	90 days
#3	Denmark	Visa Free	90 days
#4	Finland	Visa Free	90 days
#5	France	Visa Free	90 days
#6	Sweden	Visa Free	90 days
#7	Italy	Visa Free	90 days
#8	Germany	Visa Free	90 days
#9	Belgium	Visa Free	90 days
#10	Netherlands	Visa Free	90 days
#11	Luxembourg	Visa Free	90 days
#12	Austria	Visa Free	90 days
#13	Portugal	Visa Free	90 days
#14	Singapore	Visa Free	30 days
#15	Norway	Visa Free	90 days
#16	Switzerland	Visa Free	90 days
#17	Greece	Visa Free	90 days
#18	Ireland	Visa Free	90 days
#19	South Korea	eTA Required	90 days
#20	Poland	Visa Free	90 days
#21	Hungary	Visa Free	90 days
#22	Japan	Visa Free	90 days
#23	Slovakia	Visa Free	90 days
#24	Croatia	Visa Free	90 days
#25	Czech Republic	Visa Free	90 days
#26	New Zealand	eTA Required	90 days
#27	Estonia	Visa Free	90 days
#28	Malta	Visa Free	90 days
#29	Australia	eVisa	90 days
#30	Slovenia	Visa Free	90 days
#31	Latvia	Visa Free	90 days
#32	Malaysia	Visa Free	90 days
#33	Cyprus	Visa Free	90 days
#34	Lithuania	Visa Free	90 days
#35	Romania	Visa Free	90 days
#36	United Kingdom	eTA Required	90 days
#37	Bulgaria	Visa Free	90 days
#38	Iceland	Visa Free	90 days
#39	Liechtenstein	Visa Free	90 days
#40	Canada	Visa Required	-
#41	United States	Visa Required	-
#42	Monaco	Visa Free	90 days
#43	Brazil	Visa Free	90 days
#44	Argentina	Visa Free	90 days
#45	Chile	Visa Free	90 days
#46	Hong Kong	Visa Free	90 days
#47	Barbados	Visa Free	90 days
#48	Andorra	Visa Free	90 days
#49	San Marino	Visa Free	90 days
#50	Israel	Visa Free	90 days
#51	Bahamas	Visa Free	90 days
#53	Saint Kitts and Nevis	Visa Free	90 days
#54	Brunei	Visa Required	-
#55	Mexico	Visa Free	180 days
#56	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa Free	90 days
#57	Antigua and Barbuda	eVisa	90 days
#58	Trinidad and Tobago	Visa Free	90 days
#59	Ukraine	Visa Free	90 days
#60	Seychelles	Visa Free	90 days
#61	Peru	Visa Free	180 days
#62	Costa Rica	Visa Free	180 days
#63	Vatican	Visa Free	90 days
#64	Grenada	Visa Free	90 days
#65	Saint Lucia	Visa Free	42 days
#66	Paraguay	Visa Free	90 days
#67	Panama	Visa Free	90 days
#68	Macao	Visa Free	90 days
#69	Mauritius	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#70	Dominica	Visa Free	21 days
#71	Serbia	Visa Free	90 days
#72	Solomon Islands	Visa Required	-
#73	Colombia	Visa Free	90 days
#74	Guatemala	Visa Free	90 days
#75	El Salvador	Visa Free	180 days
#76	Samoa	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#77	Honduras	Visa Free	90 days
#78	Montenegro	Visa Free	90 days
#79	Taiwan	Visa Required	-
#80	Tuvalu	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#81	Tonga	Visa Required	-
#82	North Macedonia	Visa Free	90 days
#83	Georgia	Visa Free	90 days
#84	Kiribati	Visa Free	90 days
#85	Marshall Islands	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#86	Nicaragua	Visa Free	90 days
#87	Palau	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#88	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa Free	90 days
#89	Micronesia	Visa Free	30 days
#90	Venezuela	Visa Free	90 days
#91	Albania	Visa Free	90 days
#92	Moldova	Visa Free	90 days
#93	Russia	Visa Free	90 days
#94	Turkey	Visa Free	90 days
#95	Qatar	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#96	Timor Leste	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#97	South Africa	Visa Free	90 days
#98	Belize	Visa Free	90 days
#99	Kuwait	Visa Required	-
#100	Jamaica	Visa Free	30 days
#101	Maldives	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#102	Fiji	Visa Free	120 days
#103	Ecuador	Visa Free	90 days
#104	Vanuatu	Visa Free	120 days
#105	Saudi Arabia	Visa Required	-
#106	Guyana	Visa Free	90 days
#107	Kosovo	Visa Free	90 days
#108	Bahrain	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#109	Indonesia	eVisa	90 days
#110	Thailand	Visa Free	60 days
#111	Belarus	Visa Free	30 days
#112	Nauru	Visa Required	-
#113	Oman	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#114	China	Visa Required	-
#115	Suriname	Visa Required	-
#116	Kazakhstan	eVisa	90 days
#117	Bolivia	Visa Free	90 days
#118	Papua New Guinea	eTA Required	90 days
#119	Botswana	Visa Free	90 days
#120	Morocco	Visa Required	-
#121	Swaziland	Visa Free	30 days
#122	Lesotho	eVisa	90 days
#123	Dominican Republic	Visa Free	90 days
#124	Namibia	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#125	Mongolia	Visa Free	30 days
#126	Azerbaijan	Visa Required	-
#127	Philippines	Visa Free	30 days
#128	Malawi	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#129	Tunisia	Visa Required	-
#130	Ghana	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#131	Kenya	eTA Required	90 days
#132	Armenia	Visa Free	180 days
#133	Gambia	Visa Required	-
#134	Cuba	eVisa	90 days
#135	Kyrgyzstan	eVisa	90 days
#136	India	eVisa	90 days
#137	Tanzania	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#138	Cape Verde	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#139	Zambia	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#140	Uzbekistan	eVisa	90 days
#141	Uganda	eVisa	90 days
#142	Senegal	Visa Required	-
#143	Sierra Leone	eVisa	90 days
#144	Rwanda	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#145	Zimbabwe	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#146	Cambodia	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#147	Benin	eVisa	90 days
#148	Tajikistan	eVisa	90 days
#149	Gabon	eVisa	90 days
#150	Ivory Coast	eTA Required	90 days
#151	Sao Tome and Principe	eVisa	90 days
#152	Burkina Faso	eVisa	90 days
#153	Togo	eVisa	90 days
#154	Algeria	Visa Required	-
#155	Guinea	eVisa	90 days
#156	Vietnam	eVisa	90 days
#157	Niger	Visa Required	-
#158	Madagascar	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#159	Mauritania	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#160	Mali	Visa Required	-
#161	Equatorial Guinea	eVisa	90 days
#162	Bhutan	eVisa	90 days
#163	Egypt	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#164	Mozambique	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#165	Turkmenistan	Visa Required	-
#166	Angola	Visa Free	30 days
#167	Laos	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#168	Jordan	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#169	Guinea Bissau	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#170	Cameroon	eVisa	90 days
#171	Haiti	Visa Free	90 days
#172	Chad	Visa Required	-
#173	Comoros	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#174	Central African Republic	Visa Required	-
#175	Djibouti	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#176	Liberia	Visa Required	-
#177	Congo	Visa Required	-
#178	Sri Lanka	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#179	Burundi	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#180	Myanmar	eVisa	90 days
#181	Nigeria	eVisa	90 days
#182	Nepal	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#183	Lebanon	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#184	Ethiopia	eVisa	90 days
#185	Eritrea	Visa Required	-
#186	DR Congo	eVisa	90 days
#187	North Korea	Visa Required	-
#188	South Sudan	eVisa	90 days
#189	Libya	eVisa	90 days
#190	Iran	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#191	Sudan	Visa Required	-
#192	Bangladesh	Visa on Arrival	30 days
#193	Palestine	Visa Free	90 days
#194	Pakistan	eVisa	90 days
#195	Yemen	Visa Required	-
#196	Iraq	eVisa	90 days
#197	Somalia	eVisa	90 days
#198	Afghanistan	Visa Required	-
#199	Syria	eVisa	90 days

What a Uruguay Passport Means in 2026

The Uruguay passport ranks #52 globally in 2026 with a mobility score of 152. Its holders can travel to 97 destinations without a prior visa, while 169 countries offer easy-access arrangements. That covers roughly 85.4% of the world — 29 countries still require a standard visa for Uruguay citizens. This page lists every destination with its current visa type, duration, and requirements, updated continuously.

Top Visa-Free Destinations for Uruguay Passport Holders

#1 Spain #2 United Arab Emirates #3 Denmark #4 Finland #5 France #6 Sweden #7 Italy #8 Germany

Regional Access Breakdown for Uruguay Passport

Europe

of 46 total

Asia

of 35 total

Middle East

of 14 total

Africa

of 53 total

Americas

of 34 total

Oceania

of 14 total

Passports Similar to Uruguay (Rank #52)

These passports have comparable visa-free access to Uruguay. Useful for understanding where your passport stands globally.

Bahamas

#51 • 102 destinations

Saint Kitts and Nevis

#53 • 101 destinations

Israel

#50 • 105 destinations

Brunei

#54 • 103 destinations

San Marino

#49 • 102 destinations

Mexico

#55 • 98 destinations

Andorra

#48 • 101 destinations

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

#56 • 102 destinations

Uruguay Passport Power: Full Breakdown

The Uruguay passport ranks #52 globally in the 2026 mobility index, granting its holders access to 169 of 198 countries (85.4% of the world) without a prior full visa. Here's the complete breakdown by entry type:

Visa-free entry: 97 countries
Visa on arrival: 34 countries
e-Visa: 32 countries
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): 6 countries
Full visa required: 29 countries

Where Can Uruguay Passport Holders Travel Visa-Free — by Region

The Uruguay passport unlocks different levels of access across the six world regions. Here's how it performs globally:

Europe: 46 countries visa-free or easy access
Asia: 28 countries visa-free or easy access
Middle East: 11 countries visa-free or easy access
Africa: 40 countries visa-free or easy access
Americas: 31 countries visa-free or easy access
Oceania: 11 countries visa-free or easy access

Top 20 Visa-Free Destinations for Uruguay Passport

The most popular visa-free or easy-access destinations for Uruguay citizens in 2026, ranked by destination passport strength. Click any country to see detailed entry requirements.

Fast e-Visa Destinations for Uruguay Citizens

Uruguay passport holders can apply online for an e-Visa to the following popular destinations. Processing usually takes 1–7 business days.

South Korea • ETA New Zealand • ETA Australia • E-VISA United Kingdom • ETA Antigua and Barbuda • E-VISA Indonesia • E-VISA Kazakhstan • E-VISA Papua New Guinea • ETA Lesotho • E-VISA Kenya • ETA

Longest Visa-Free Stays for Uruguay Passport Holders

These destinations grant Uruguay citizens the longest permitted visa-free or easy-access stay durations — ideal for extended trips, digital nomads, and long-term travel.

Armenia — 180 days
Costa Rica — 180 days
El Salvador — 180 days
Mexico — 180 days
Peru — 180 days
Fiji — 120 days
Vanuatu — 120 days
Albania — 90 days

How Uruguay Compares to Regional Neighbors

Compare Uruguay with other passports from the same region — see who offers the strongest access and what sets Uruguay apart.

Canada

#40 • 117 destinations

United States

#41 • 116 destinations

Brazil

#43 • 110 destinations

Argentina

#44 • 106 destinations

Chile

#45 • 106 destinations

Barbados

#47 • 106 destinations

Bahamas

#51 • 102 destinations

Saint Kitts and Nevis

#53 • 101 destinations

Countries Requiring a Full Visa for Uruguay Citizens

Uruguay passport holders must obtain a traditional visa from an embassy or consulate before travelling to the following 29 countries. Always check current requirements with the official embassy.

Canada United States Brunei Solomon Islands Taiwan Tonga Kuwait Saudi Arabia Nauru China Suriname Morocco Azerbaijan Tunisia Gambia Senegal Algeria Niger Mali Turkmenistan Chad Central African Republic Liberia Congo Eritrea North Korea Sudan Yemen Afghanistan

Processing times typically range from 5–30 business days; expedited services may be available at an additional fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What visa requirements does Uruguay passport holders need to know?

Uruguay passport holders enjoy access to 97 visa-free destinations and 169 countries with easy access policies. This includes visa-free travel, visa-on-arrival options, and electronic travel authorizations (eTA) that can be obtained quickly online.

The Uruguay passport is currently ranked #52 globally, providing excellent travel freedom for its citizens.

How can Uruguay citizens check visa requirements before traveling?

Before traveling, Uruguay citizens should:

Check the visa requirements table above for your specific destination
Verify current requirements with the destination country's embassy or consulate
Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity remaining
Check if you need any health certificates or vaccinations
Consider travel insurance requirements for your destination

What's the difference between visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eVisa for Uruguay travelers?

Visa-free: Uruguay passport holders can enter without any visa for the specified duration.

Visa-on-arrival: You can obtain a visa upon arriving at the destination country's border or airport.

eVisa: An electronic visa that must be applied for and approved online before traveling.

eTA: Electronic Travel Authorization - a simple online approval required before boarding your flight.

Visa required: A traditional visa must be obtained from an embassy or consulate before traveling.

Can visa requirements change for Uruguay passport holders?

Visa requirements can change frequently. It is recommended to check with the nearest embassy or consulate of Uruguay for the most up-to-date information before traveling.

How strong is the Uruguay passport compared to other passports?

The Uruguay passport ranks #52 globally with a mobility score of 152. This ranking is based on:

97 visa-free destinations
34 visa-on-arrival countries
32 eVisa destinations
6 eTA destinations

You can see how Uruguay compares to other countries in our interactive chart above.

How often does Uruguay visa policy for its citizens change?

Visa policies are reviewed regularly. Major changes typically happen after bilateral agreements, elections, or security reviews. We update the Uruguay data at least quarterly from official sources.

In which region does the Uruguay passport grant the strongest access?

Based on current data, the Uruguay passport grants its strongest regional access in Europe with 46 accessible destinations. Review the regional breakdown above for full details.

Can Uruguay passport holders also benefit from a second passport?

Many travellers combine a Uruguay passport with a second citizenship (e.g. EU, Caribbean, or investment-based). A second passport can unlock additional visa-free destinations and reduce travel restrictions. Always verify dual-citizenship rules with Uruguay authorities.

Does visa-free access mean I can work in those countries as a Uruguay citizen?

No. Visa-free entry is strictly for tourism, short business meetings, or transit. A separate work permit or long-stay visa is required to take up employment, study, or reside in any destination.

Are there digital nomad visas available for Uruguay passport holders?

Yes — over 50 countries now offer specific digital nomad visas, many accepting Uruguay citizens. Popular options include Portugal, Estonia, Spain, UAE, Thailand, and Mexico. Requirements usually include proof of remote income and valid health insurance.