Uruguay
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Population
- 3,384,688
- 2025
- Area
- 176,215 km²
- Official language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Uruguayan Peso
- UYU
- GDP per capita
- US$25,216
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Uruguayan nationality is never lost, even by naturalising abroad, and legal citizenship needs no renunciation, but legal citizens lose that status if they later naturalise elsewhere.
Uruguay (Americas) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #25/198 (77.1/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #157/200 (49.5/100). The passport ranks #25/198 and reaches 166 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 72.2/100 (#53/199). On the entry side, 85/197 passports can enter Uruguay without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Uruguay.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity74.8
- Safety & Stability82.4
- Economy & Income66.4
- Education72.9
- Environment & Clean Water74.2
- Infrastructure87.6
- Digital Connectivity76.7
- Equality50.3
- Learning Quality56.2
- Educational Attainment81.2
- Expected Years of Schooling76.1
- Education Spending73.1
- Basic Access87.9
- Violent Crime75.8
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism97.8
- Law Enforcement & Order78.1
- Road Safety63.4
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes89.0
- Coverage & Access97.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities53.4
- Spending & Investment44.0
- Financial Protection79.4
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends70.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security57.1
- Rule of Law & Property Rights82.9
- Political Stability97.8
- Institutions & Regulation68.2
- Financial Soundness75.7
- Monetary Stability57.4
- Freedom of Capital Movement85.0
- Education72.9
- Healthcare74.8
- Safety82.4
- Quality of Life72.6
- Cost of living49.5
- Passport77.1
- Passport77.1
- Quality of Life72.6
- Safety82.4
- Healthcare74.8
- Purchasing power & price stability37.1
- Education72.9
- Wealth Protection78.5
- Tax82.9
- Cost of living49.5
- Healthcare74.8
- Safety82.4
- Quality of Life72.6
- Tax82.9
- Wealth Protection78.5
- Affordable Prices46.1
- Price Stability57.4
- Purchasing power32.0
At a glance
Entering Uruguay
- Visa-free: 85 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 112 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 9/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Residencia Legal Permanente (rentista/investment)
Frequently asked questions about Uruguay
What is the capital of Uruguay?
The capital of Uruguay is Montevideo.
What is the population of Uruguay?
According to the World Bank, Uruguay had a population of 3,384,688 in 2025.
What is the official language of Uruguay?
The official language of Uruguay is Spanish.
What currency does Uruguay use?
Uruguay uses the Uruguayan Peso (UYU).
Does Uruguay allow dual citizenship?
Uruguayan nationality is never lost, even by naturalising abroad, and legal citizenship needs no renunciation, but legal citizens lose that status if they later naturalise elsewhere.
How strong is the Uruguay passport?
The Uruguay passport ranks #25 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 166 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Uruguay passport holders?
Holders of the Uruguay passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 34 destinations and need an e-Visa for 47. Full list: Uruguay passport page.
How many passports can enter Uruguay without applying for a visa in advance?
85 of 197 passports can enter Uruguay without applying for a consular visa in advance: 85 visa-free. 112 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Uruguay offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Uruguay: Residencia Legal Permanente (rentista/investment). Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Uruguay?
In Uruguay, an application under Residencia Legal Permanente (rentista/investment) takes about 6–18 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Uruguay through these programmes?
Through Residencia Legal Permanente (rentista/investment), citizenship of Uruguay is possible after about 3 years (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Uruguay?
In Uruguay, Residencia Legal Permanente (rentista/investment) requires 183 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Uruguay?
Residencia Legal Permanente (rentista/investment) can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Uruguay strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Uruguay is strongest on the Passport Index (#25 of 198) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#157 of 200).
How does Uruguay rank for quality of life?
Uruguay scores 72.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #62 of 211.
Is Uruguay expensive to live in?
Uruguay scores 49.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #157 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Uruguay?
Uruguay scores 82.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #61 of 203.
How does Uruguay rank for healthcare?
Uruguay scores 74.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #34 of 192.
How does Uruguay rank for education?
Uruguay scores 72.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #53 of 191.
How does Uruguay rank on taxes?
Uruguay scores 82.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #44 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
