Uruguay Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 168 destinations open to Uruguay passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Uruguay passport holders can currently enter 101 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 34 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 33. An embassy visa is still required for 29 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Enter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
A visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Apply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
A visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Uruguay Passport
Uruguay ranks 12th, which is a strong result for global mobility. Uruguayan citizens can enter 101 destinations without a visa, and the total reaches 168 once eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa options are counted. Europe is the best region with 45 visa-free countries, while Oceania is the smallest at 6.
Uruguayans can visit France and the Schengen area, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Brazil without a visa, and the United Kingdom is open with an eTA. Australia accepts an e-Visa. The United States, Canada and China all require a visa arranged in advance, and 29 countries in total work that way. That leaves only a few large markets that need paperwork. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 14 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Uruguay passport holders can enter 101 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 45
Asia 14
Africa 7
North America 19
Oceania 6
How Uruguay Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | 172 | 107 | |
| #10 | 172 | 121 | |
| #11 | 171 | 107 | |
| #12 | 168 | 108 | |
| #12 | 168 | 110 | |
| #12 | 168 | 101 | |
| #13 | 167 | 102 | |
| #13 | 167 | 106 | |
| #14 | 165 | 111 | |
| #14 | 165 | 106 | |
| #15 | 164 | 95 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 15 more destinations than the Uruguay passport.
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Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Uruguay passport holders visit without a visa?
Uruguay passport holders can visit 101 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 34 with a visa on arrival and 33 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 168 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Uruguay passport ranking?
The Uruguay passport ranks #12 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 2 other passports, with a mobility score of 168. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Uruguay passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa-free, up to 90 days. United Kingdom: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Uruguay passport holders?
34 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Uruguay passport holders: Egypt, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and 24 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Uruguay passport holders?
Uruguay passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 29 destinations, including United States, Canada, China, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Brunei and 21 more.
How can a Uruguay passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Uruguay passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+14 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Turkey CIP (+11 destinations, from USD $12,000, about 6 months) and Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+8 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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