🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇺🇾 Uruguay
Visa Name
Uruguay Digital Nomad Permit
Local Name
Permiso de Nomada Digital
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
6 months
Max Duration
12 months
Application Fee
$10
Tax Status
Exempt
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Not required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Exempt
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Years to Residency
1 years
Leads to Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online
Processing Time
5–21 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Introduced via Decree 238/022 (May 2023). No minimum income requirement - just sign affidavit of sufficient means. Application fee ~$10 (55.71 Uruguayan pesos). Must apply from within Uruguay (enter as tourist first). Criminal record check for all countries lived in 6+ months in past 5 years. Can transition to temporary/permanent residency. If stay exceeds 183 days, may become tax resident.
🏠 ALSO IN URUGUAY
Uruguay also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Rentista Visa (passive income)
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