Digital Nomad Visa
Uruguay
Last updated: December 30, 2025
6 months (renewable)
$11
1-6 months
High
About this Visa
Uruguay's digital nomad visa lets remote workers live legally in Uruguay while working for companies outside the country. You get a temporary ID card and can work, open bank accounts, and access services like any resident. Freelancers, remote workers, and business owners earning money from clients or employers outside Uruguay can apply. You can work remotely for foreign clients, open bank accounts, rent apartments, and use healthcare. Pay zero tax on foreign-earned income if you stay under 183 days per year. No income minimum required. Super cheap and extremely easy to obtain. Become a permanent resident after just 6 months on this visa.
Key Benefits
- Work legally for foreign companies and clients
- 0% tax on foreign-earned income (under 183 days per year)
- Open Uruguayan bank accounts
- Rent apartments with legal contracts
- Access healthcare system
- Get temporary ID card
- Apply for permanent residency after 6 months
- No Uruguayan social security contributions required
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must work remotely for company or clients outside Uruguay
- Cannot work for Uruguayan employer
- No criminal record required for initial application (required for renewal)
- No education or language requirements
- No health screening required for initial application
Financial Requirement
No minimum income required. Sign a statement saying you can support yourself
Documents
- Valid passportRequired for all applicants
- Proof of remote workEmployment contract or letter from employer
- Financial declarationSigned statement that you can support yourself
- Criminal record certificateRequired for renewal only, from countries where you lived 6+ months in last 5 years
- Vaccination certificateRequired for renewal only, must be issued in Uruguay
- Passport photoStandard passport-sized photo
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.