🛂 Digital Nomad Visa in Uruguay
✅ Official DN program
✨ Extendable
Uruguay Digital Nomad Temporary Residency
A dedicated path to live, work remotely, and stay legally for an extended period.
Duration
365 days
Required income
$ 1 500
Program cost
$ 120
Processing
30–75 days
Imagine beginning your morning with a rich espresso on a sunlit terrace overlooking the endless golden beaches of Punta del Este or the serene historic streets of Colonia. With the Uruguay Digital Nomad Temporary Residency, you gain true freedom to work from anywhere in one of Latin America's most stable, progressive, and livable countries. Enjoy consistently fast fiber internet, a growing international nomad community, moderate cost of living, world-class safety, and a relaxed culture that celebrates asados, mate, and perfect work-life balance.
📋 How to apply
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Verify Eligibility & Gather Documents
Confirm you meet the income threshold and prepare all required documents, including proof of remote work and . -
Submit Application
Apply online through the Dirección Nacional de Migración portal or at a Uruguayan consulate in your country of residence. -
Application Review
Wait for processing (typically 30-75 days). You may enter Uruguay as a tourist while the application is pending. -
Finalize Residency in Uruguay
Upon approval, enter the country, schedule an appointment at the local immigration office, provide biometrics and receive your temporary residency card (cédula).
✅ Tips for approval
- Provide clear, consistent documentation proving stable remote income from outside Uruguay
- Include a detailed cover letter explaining your digital nomad lifestyle and why Uruguay is your choice
- Ensure your explicitly covers the full duration and meets minimum medical requirements
- Have all non-Spanish documents accompanied by certified translations
- Show financial stability with additional savings beyond the minimum income requirement
✔ Required documents
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Proof of remote work (contract, client letters or company registration)
- Bank statements or income proof showing at least $1,500 USD monthly for the last 6 months
- Comprehensive health insurance policy
- Apostilled criminal background check
- Two recent passport-sized photos
- Proof of accommodation in Uruguay (rental agreement or hotel booking)
- Completed application form
❓ FAQ
You must prove a stable remote income of at least $1,500 USD per month. Additional income is required for accompanying family members.
Under the temporary residency regime, foreign-sourced income is generally not taxed for the initial period. However, after becoming a fiscal resident you should consult a tax advisor regarding any applicable obligations.
Yes. Family members can be included as dependents. You will need to show additional monthly income of approximately $500–750 per dependent and provide their documents.
Yes, the temporary residency is extendable. After two years of legal residence you may apply for permanent residency or even citizenship after three years if other conditions are met.
Yes. The program is not tied to a specific employer. You may work with new clients or change remote positions as long as you continue to meet the minimum income requirement and remain a remote worker.
Yes. You must present proof of comprehensive that covers medical, surgical, and repatriation expenses for the entire duration of your approved stay.
Temporary residents are expected to spend a significant amount of time in Uruguay. Absences longer than 6 months may jeopardize renewal; check current rules with migration authorities.
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