UY · General Residency

Permanent Residency

Uruguay grants near-immediate residency to qualifying applicants. 11-year tax holiday on foreign income.

Min income

$18,000/yr

Processing

180-365 days

Duration

—

Leads to residency

Yes

Citizenship eligible

After 5 yrs

Requirements

What you'll need

01Proof of income
02Birth certificate apostilled
03Police certificate
04Health certificate
05Tax residency required

Where you can use it

Cities in UY

Montevideo

South America's most stable democracy. 11-year tax holiday on foreign income for new residents — quietly excellent.

Source

Uruguay Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

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Last verified Jun 18, 2026View official page →

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