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South America Passport Index Ranking 2026

Compare South America passports by passport strength, mobility score, visa-free destinations, on-arrival access, eTA options and visa required destinations.

1BrazilBrazil passport ranks 1. Mobility Score 163, visa-free access 109, eTA access 10, on-arrival access 44, and required-visa destinations 35.
2ArgentinaArgentina passport ranks 2. Mobility Score 161, visa-free access 105, eTA access 9, on-arrival access 47, and required-visa destinations 37.
3ChileChile passport ranks 3. Mobility Score 160, visa-free access 104, eTA access 11, on-arrival access 45, and required-visa destinations 38.
4UruguayUruguay passport ranks 4. Mobility Score 151, visa-free access 96, eTA access 9, on-arrival access 46, and required-visa destinations 47.
5PeruPeru passport ranks 5. Mobility Score 148, visa-free access 91, eTA access 8, on-arrival access 49, and required-visa destinations 50.
6ParaguayParaguay passport ranks 6. Mobility Score 142, visa-free access 86, eTA access 8, on-arrival access 48, and required-visa destinations 56.
7ColombiaColombia passport ranks 7. Mobility Score 135, visa-free access 85, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 45, and required-visa destinations 63.
8VenezuelaVenezuela passport ranks 8. Mobility Score 123, visa-free access 68, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 49, and required-visa destinations 75.
9EcuadorEcuador passport ranks 9. Mobility Score 101, visa-free access 46, eTA access 8, on-arrival access 47, and required-visa destinations 97.
10GuyanaGuyana passport ranks 10. Mobility Score 95, visa-free access 48, eTA access 6, on-arrival access 41, and required-visa destinations 103.
11BoliviaBolivia passport ranks 11. Mobility Score 89, visa-free access 35, eTA access 5, on-arrival access 49, and required-visa destinations 109.
12SurinameSuriname passport ranks 12. Mobility Score 86, visa-free access 34, eTA access 7, on-arrival access 45, and required-visa destinations 112.
Passport Reports FAQ

South America Passport Ranking, Visa-Free Access and Methodology FAQ

These answers explain how Passport Reports reads the South America passport ranking, mobility score, visa-free access, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required categories with a consistent regional methodology.

What does the South America passport ranking show?

The South America page compares passports in this continent or region by rank, mobility score and the main travel access categories. It helps readers see which passports provide broader practical movement and which destinations may still require more preparation.

How is the regional mobility score calculated?

The mobility score is based on destinations that can generally be reached through visa-free access, visa on arrival or eTA. Visa required destinations are shown separately so the page explains both the strength and the limits of each passport.

Which methodology is used when passports have similar results?

Passport Reports applies one ranking logic across all continent and region pages: mobility score first, then visa-free access, then eTA, then visa on arrival, and finally alphabetical order when a tie still remains. Shared positions keep the same rank and the next rank jumps by the size of the tied group.

What do visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required mean?

Visa-free means a traditional visa is usually not needed before travel, visa on arrival means permission may be requested at arrival, eTA means a digital pre-travel authorization may be required, and visa required means the traveler normally needs approval before departure.

Why is a continent or regional ranking useful?

A regional view makes it easier to compare neighboring passports, major travel corridors, business routes and mobility patterns without reading the full global table first. It is especially useful for comparing passports that are close geographically but very different in access.

How should the country cards on this page be used?

Each country card gives a quick comparison point and links to a detailed passport page. The detailed page should be used to review visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and visa required destination lists separately.

Why can two passports with close scores still feel different in practice?

Two passports may have similar mobility scores but different access profiles. One may offer more visa-free travel, while another may rely more on visa on arrival or eTA, so the category mix matters as much as the headline score.

Can the South America passport ranking change?

Yes. Rankings can change when governments update visa waiver agreements, electronic authorization systems, arrival visa policies or visa required rules. A regional page should be read as a current comparison snapshot, not a permanent legal status.

Is this page an official immigration source?

No. Passport Reports is an independent passport ranking and travel access reference. It does not issue passports, visas or entry approvals and does not replace official government, consular, airline or border authority guidance.

How should travelers use this information before a trip?

Use the regional ranking to understand relative passport strength and likely entry categories, then verify the exact destination rule before booking or departure. Passport validity, travel purpose, transit route, residence status and temporary restrictions can still affect entry.