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🇺🇾 Uruguay

Residency by Investment (Golden Visa)

Uruguay's Residency by Investment program offers multiple tiers for foreign investors. The entry-level option requires ~$540,000 USD in real estate plus 60 days/year physical presence. Higher tiers at ~$2.3 million (no minimum stay) or ~$6.9 million (national interest company) provide greater flexibility. From January 2026, the Tax Holiday 2.0 offers up to 10 years of tax exemption on foreign-source capital income for qualifying new residents. Investment-based tax residency requires either $2 million in Uruguayan real estate or $100,000/year in a government innovation fund. Uruguay's political stability, no capital controls, and strong property rights make it attractive for investors.

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Processing Time

6-12 months for permanent residency

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Cost

From $540,000+ USD investment plus $3,245 application fee

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Duration

2-year temporary residency, then permanent

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Work Rights

Full work and business rights

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Renewability

Converts to permanent residency

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Minimum ~$540,000 USD real estate investment (lower tier)
  • 2~$2,300,000 USD investment (no minimum stay tier)
  • 3Valid passport with 1+ year validity
  • 4Clean criminal record
  • 5Proof of legal income and source of funds
  • 6Medical certificate
  • 7Application fee ~$3,245 USD per main applicant

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