Uruguay profile
Americas · 11 indices with data
A summary of where Uruguay stands across our published indices — every score normalised 0–100, with its global rank.
Uruguay (Americas) has data on 11/14 PI indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #25/198 (77.4/100). Passport rank #25/198. Global Citizenship Score 70.4/100 (#53/199).
Tier 1 · Core
Tier 2 · Premium
Tier 3 · Signature
Entering Uruguay
Of 197 passports with data, 85 are visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 use an eTA, 0 need an e-Visa and 112 need a consular visa.
The Uruguay passport can reach 166 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance.
Immigration authority: Dirección Nacional de Migración (DNM) / Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores · Last checked: 15 Oct 2026
Regional position and data sources
Comparison with countries and territories in the same region that have data for each index. Regional rank uses descending scores; ties share a rank. Americas.
| Indices | Score (0–100) | Regional median | Regional rank | Data date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Index | 77.4 | 65.8 | #8 / 35 | 2026-10-15 | An in-house bilateral visa matrix, taken from each destination government's own source. 2026-10-15 |
| Quality of Life Index | 72.6 | 65.6 | #12 / 45 | 2026-09-14 | UNDP + UN SDG Global Database + World Bank governance indicators (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Cost of Living Index | 49.5 | 64.9 | #30 / 41 | 2026-08-28 | World Bank ICP + World Bank WDI + inflation (CC-BY). 2026-08-28 |
| Education Index | 72.9 | 66.2 | #6 / 38 | 2026-09-14 | World Bank WDI + Human Capital Index (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Global Safety Index | 82.4 | 64.7 | #8 / 41 | 2026-09-14 | UNODC + World Bank governance indicators + WHO + UCDP armed-conflict data (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Healthcare Index | 74.8 | 58.3 | #4 / 35 | 2026-08-28 | World Bank WDI + UN universal health coverage indicator (CC-BY). 2026-08-28 |
| Tax Freedom Index | 82.9 | 82.9 | #14 / 27 | 2026-09-14 | OECD Tax Database + national tax authorities (tax-rate table compiled by us). 2026-09-14 |
| Wealth Protection Index | 78.5 | 61.1 | #8 / 41 | 2026-09-14 | World Bank governance indicators + inflation + banking-system soundness (non-performing loans, capital adequacy) — CC-BY. 2026-09-14 |
| Family Relocation Score | 72.3 | 61.9 | #5 / 38 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
| Global Citizenship Score | 70.4 | 59.6 | #6 / 39 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
| Retirement Destination Index | 71.1 | 63.0 | #3 / 39 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
Passport strength components
- Visa-free
- 135 destinations
- Visa on arrival
- 23 destinations
- eTA
- 8 destinations
- e-Visa
- 47 destinations
e-Visa is shown for comparison but does not contribute to passport strength.
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
Only records marked active/new in the data snapshot are shown; this does not confirm that a policy remains in force today. USD amounts are reference conversions, not total costs or quotes. Check the government source before using them.
| Programme | Type | Status in the dataset | Minimum converted capital (USD) | Source checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residencia Legal Permanente (rentista/investment) | RBI | active | 18,000 | 2026-06-25 |
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