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🇺🇾 Uruguay

Digital Nomad Permit Visa

Uruguay's Digital Nomad Permit (Decreto 238/022, May 2023) allows remote workers, freelancers, and self-employed individuals working for companies outside Uruguay to live legally in the country. Valid for 6 months with a 6-month extension option (12 months total). Notably, there is no official minimum income requirement — applicants simply sign an affidavit stating they can support themselves financially. Applicants must hold valid long-term health insurance (travel insurance not accepted). After entering as a tourist, applicants complete an online form and obtain a temporary identity card at the National Civil Identification Office. Tax-advantaged: foreign-earned income is not subject to Uruguayan income tax.

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Processing Time

2-4 weeks

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Cost

Minimal government fees (under $100 USD)

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Duration

6 months, extendable to 12 months

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Work Rights

Remote work for foreign employers/clients only, no local employment

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Renewability

One 6-month extension; can transition to temporary or permanent residency

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Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Valid passport
  • 2Proof of remote employment, freelance work, or self-employment for foreign company/clients
  • 3Signed affidavit of financial self-sufficiency
  • 4Long-term health insurance valid in Uruguay (travel insurance not accepted)
  • 5Clean criminal record from countries lived in 6+ months (past 5 years) for extension

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