Category: Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa
Overview: Uruguay's Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa offers temporary residence for individuals earning income from abroad. It allows remote workers to live up to one year in the country, enjoying its stable economy, cultural richness, and natural beauty with the possibility of renewal and pathway to permanent residency.
Eligibility: Applicants must work remotely for foreign entities, demonstrate sufficient income from outside Uruguay, hold comprehensive health insurance, and possess a clean criminal record.
Minimum Income (approx.): $2500/month USD
Proof of Funds (approx.): $10000 USD
Application Fee (approx.): $200 USD
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: Yes
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-interior/unidades-ejecutoras/direccion-nacional-migracion/pagina-seccion/requisitos-obtencion-residencia
Summary: Uruguay's temporary residence for remote workers allows living & working in the country for a year. Key eligibility: non-Uruguayan income, health insurance, clean record. Benefit: legal stay in a stable South American nation.