🏆 OVERVIEW
Country
🇺🇾 Uruguay
Program
Uruguay Standard Naturalization
Local Name
Ciudadanía Legal Uruguaya
Type
Naturalization
Status
Active
Residency Required
5 years
Processing Time
365-730 days
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Visa-Free Countries
156 destinations
Passport Rank
#26 (Henley Index)
Naturalization after 5 years of residency for single applicants, reduced to 3 years for married applicants or those with Uruguayan children. Must demonstrate residency of at least 6 months per year during the qualifying period. Applicants must show conversational Spanish proficiency and integration into Uruguayan society.
💵 FEES & COSTS
Application Fee
$100
📋 ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Min Age
18+
Police Clearance
Required
Medical Exam
Not required
Interview
Required
Language
Conversational Spanish
Oath
Required
🏠 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Residency Required
5 years
Residency Type
Any
Continuous
Must be unbroken
Max Absence
180 days
Income Required
Must demonstrate means of subsistence
🛂 PASSPORT & MOBILITY
Passport Rank
#26 (Henley Index)
Visa-Free Access
156 countries
Passport Validity
10 years
EU Citizenship
No
Schengen Access
No
📍 PHYSICAL PRESENCE
Must Visit Country
Yes
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
In person
Apply from Abroad
Must apply in-country
Application Type
Open
Official Website
www.gub.uy
Legal Basis
Constitución de la República Oriental del Uruguay Art. 75; Ley 16.021
📌 NOTES & CAVEATS
3 years for married applicants or those with Uruguayan children; 5 years for single applicants. Must spend at least 6 months per year in Uruguay. Naturalized citizens receive passports identical to those of natural-born citizens.
🔗 ALSO IN URUGUAY
- Uruguay Digital Nomad Permit (digital nomad visa)
- Rentista Visa (passive income)
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