Visas

🇺🇾 Uruguay Digital Nomad Visa

Digital Nomad Permit: None income, 6 months initial stay, 21 days processing. Requirements, tax treatment, and 2026 rules.

None
Income req.
6 months
Initial stay
21 days
Processing
No
Path to PR
183
Days to tax residency

Eligibility requirements

  • Minimum income proof not required
  • Health insurance required
  • Clean criminal record required
  • Business plan not required
  • Local partner not required
  • Local director not required
  • Physical office not required
  • Job creation not required

Income requirements are for gross income from sources outside Uruguay, proven with bank statements and tax returns. Most programs do not accept income earned from local clients - that requires a standard work permit.

Income threshold and costs

Minimum incomeNone
Minimum investment-
Application fee$15
Typical legal fees$300
Health insurance requiredYes
Clean criminal recordYes
Business plan requiredNo
Local partner requiredNo
Local director requiredNo
Physical office requiredNo

Tax treatment while on the visa

Tax systemVaries
Tax residency threshold183 days
Foreign employment income taxedNo
Top personal income tax rate36%
CFC rulesYes
Economic substance requiredYes
Special regime: Impatriados - 11-year tax holiday on foreign capital incomeUruguay offers Impatriados - 11-year tax holiday on foreign capital income at a 0% rate for up to 11 years. Foreign income is exempt under this regime.

A digital nomad visa does not by itself change your tax residency. Your tax residency is determined by days present and other ties under Uruguay's rules. Use the tax residency calculator to check where you cross the threshold.

Duration, renewal, and presence

Initial stay6 months
RenewableYes
Max renewals1
Min days in country / year-
Days before tax residency183 days
Presence trackingStandard

Permanent establishment risk: LOW - Remote work for a foreign employer with no Uruguayan clients or local staff does not create a permanent establishment. PE risk rises only with local clients, a local PE, or employing local staff.. Running an active business with local clients or employees from Uruguay can create a taxable presence even on a nomad visa.

Path to permanent residency and citizenship

Path to PRNo
PR after-
Path to citizenshipNo
Citizenship after-
Spouse includedNo
Spouse work rightsNo
Work rightsremote only
Can operate a businessNo

Watch-outs and recent changes

Recent policy changeDecree 238/022 launched 2022; renewed in-country only
Watch outMust enter as tourist first and apply inside Uruguay. Cannot work for Uruguayan clients. Renewal requires apostilled criminal records + Uruguayan vaccination certificate. Staying beyond 183 days/yr triggers tax residency.

No statutory income minimum - just a sworn declaration of means. Fee ~UI 55.71 (~USD 10-15). One of the most accessible DNVs globally.

How Uruguay compares to other DNVs

Side-by-side against other popular digital nomad visa programs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the income requirement for the Uruguay digital nomad visa?

The Digital Nomad Permit has no minimum income requirement, though you must still demonstrate means to support yourself.

Do I pay tax in Uruguay on foreign income while on the DNV?

No. Foreign-source employment income is generally not taxed in Uruguay while you remain non-resident for tax purposes. Watch the days-before-tax-residency limit (183 days) - staying longer can trigger full tax residency.

How long is the Uruguay DNV valid?

The initial stay is 6 months, renewable up to 1 times. Processing typically takes 21 days.

Can the Uruguay DNV lead to permanent residency?

No. The Digital Nomad Permit is a temporary stay permit and does not directly lead to permanent residency in Uruguay.

Can I bring my family on the Uruguay digital nomad visa?

The Digital Nomad Permit does not automatically include a spouse. Family reunification may require a separate application once you are established.

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