Full-service Uruguay Independent Means Visa. We handle the entire application for passive income earners seeking permanent residency from day one.
Permanent residency from day one: Unlike most countries, Uruguay grants permanent residency directly. No years of temporary status or renewals required.
Low income threshold: Qualify with approximately $2,000 USD per month in passive income for a single applicant, or $3,000 for a couple.
Fast path to citizenship: Apply for citizenship after 3 years if you have family in Uruguay, or 5 years if single. Uruguay allows dual citizenship.
Tax advantages: Under Tax Holiday 2.0 (effective January 2026), new tax residents can enjoy up to 10 years of exemption on foreign capital income.
Easy to maintain: Keep your residency as long as you do not stay outside Uruguay for more than 3 consecutive years.
Strong passport: The Uruguayan passport provides visa-free access to over 150 destinations.
We review your situation, confirm your income qualifies, and provide a complete list of required documents. You gather the documents; we handle everything else.
We coordinate apostilles, translations, and the notarial income certification (certificacion de ingresos) required by a Uruguayan escribano.
You enter Uruguay and we submit your application through the DNM system. We handle all biometrics appointments and government communications.
You receive your temporary cédula (Uruguayan ID) while your application is processed. You can live legally in Uruguay during this time.
Once approved, you receive your permanent cédula. You are now a legal permanent resident of Uruguay.
Valid Passport – Clear copy for founder and all beneficiaries
Secondary ID – Additional government-issued identification
Proof of Address – Recent utility bill or bank statement dated within 3 months
Bank Reference Letter – From your current financial institution, dated within 3 months
Proof of Income – Tax return, employment letter, or accountant certification
Foundation Questionnaire – Completed questionnaire defining structure (we provide the template)
Beneficiary Details – Passport copies for primary, substitute, and contingency beneficiaries
Note: Only passive income qualifies. Employment income, freelance fees, and active business income do not qualify. If you do not have passive income, we can help create it through our Passive Income Certification.
Foundation formation and registration – Full registration with Panamanian authorities
Foundation charter drafting – Constitutional document prepared on your behalf
Foundation regulations – Internal governance rules drafted to your specifications
Registered agent service – 1 year included
Foundation council setup – Initial council member appointments including nominee services
Digital foundation documents – All documents delivered digitally
Structuring guidance – Expert advice on beneficiary and governance setup
Ongoing compliance support – Guidance on annual requirements
| Milestone | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Document preparation | 2-4 weeks |
| Enter Uruguay and submit application | Day 1 |
| Temporary cédula issued | During processing |
| Application processing | 6-12 months |
| Permanent residency approved | Upon approval |
| Citizenship eligible (with family) | 3 years |
| Citizenship eligible (single) | 5 years |
Processing time: Applications typically take 6-12 months. You receive a temporary cédula and can live legally in Uruguay during this time.
Maintaining residency: Your permanent residency remains valid as long as you do not stay outside Uruguay for more than 3 consecutive years.
Tax residency: You become a tax resident if you spend 183 days per year in Uruguay. New tax residents from 2026 can benefit from up to 10 years of foreign income exemption.
Travel allowed: You can leave Uruguay while your application is processing.
Work rights: You cannot work as an employee for Uruguayan companies, but you can be self-employed or open a business.
Dual citizenship: Uruguay allows dual citizenship. No renunciation required.
Click here to: Renew your Uruguay Residency
