Latin America
Uruguay immigration and visa guide
Known as the Switzerland of South America, Uruguay provides the 100% digital Nomad Permit (Hoja de Identidad Provisoria), 11-year tax holiday for expats, and permanent residency.
Dirección Nacional de Migración (DNM Uruguay) & Ministerio del Interior
- Processing time
- 5 – 10 business days
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Points-based system
- No
- Digital nomad friendly
- Yes
Visa options in Uruguay
Key requirements
- Enter Uruguay as a tourist (visa-free for most nationalities)
- Complete online declaration that you are working remotely for a company abroad or self-employed
- Affidavit of financial self-sufficiency and clean background declaration (no income minimum stipulated)
How to apply for a Uruguay visa: step by step
- 1
Enter Uruguay as a Tourist
Enter Uruguay on standard 90-day tourist entry stamp.
Immediate on arrival
- 2
Gub.uy Digital Nomad Application
Submit online form on gub.uy with passport copy and sworn declaration of remote work.
24 - 48 hours
- 3
Hoja de Identidad Provisoria Grant
Receive digital permit granting 180 days legal stay (extendable for an additional 180 days with vaccination certificate).
5 - 10 business days
Official government links
Frequently asked questions
What is Uruguay’s Tax Holiday for new residents?
New fiscal residents in Uruguay can choose between paying 0% income tax on foreign-source capital income (dividends and interest) for 11 years, or paying a flat reduced rate of 7% permanently.
Find a licensed adviser
For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.
Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Uruguay. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.
Dirección Nacional de Migración (DNM Uruguay) & Ministerio del InteriorGeneral information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Dirección Nacional de Migración (DNM Uruguay) & Ministerio del Interior on the official website before applying.