Uruguay Independent Visa

Move to Uruguay with the Independent Means Visa – Permanent Residency from Day One

The Uruguay Independent Means Visa offers a straightforward path to permanent residency for individuals with a stable monthly income from abroad. With no minimum stay requirement to apply and legal residency during the process, this is one of the most accessible and low-stress immigration programs in South America.

🇺🇾 Secure permanent residency in Uruguay with just $1,500 USD/month in foreign income.

Your 4-Step Process to Uruguayan Residency

✅ Step 1: Enter Uruguay as a tourist
✅ Step 2: Apply for your Independent Means Visa
✅ Step 3: Receive your temporary cédula (Uruguayan ID)
✅ Step 4: Once your residency is approved, apply for your permanent cédula

General Requirements for the Uruguay Independent Means Visa

📄 Copy of your passport
📄 Entry stamp showing arrival into Uruguay
📄 Criminal background check
📄 Birth certificate
📄 Proof of financial means – approx. $1,500 USD/month over the past 6 months
📄 Statement of the source of your income
📄 Uruguayan health check certificate
📄 Vaccination certificate
📄 Proof of address in Uruguay
📄 1 passport-sized photo

Important Note: This Visa Requires Passive Income

To qualify for the Independent Means Visa, your monthly income must come from a passive and guaranteed source—such as dividends, rental income, royalties, or foreign investment earnings. Employment income or active business income generally does not qualify.

💼 Need Help Creating or Certifying Passive Income?
We offer a specialized package to help you:
✔ Set up legitimate sources of passive income
✔ Certify your income as “passive” according to immigration standards
✔ Ensure your financial documentation meets Uruguayan visa requirements

🔹 Learn More About Our Passive Income Setup Package 🔹

🖋 Income must be verified and certified by a licensed Uruguayan escribano (legal professional).
✘ Visa holders cannot work as employees of Uruguayan companies
✔ You can establish a business or work as a self-employed individual

Important Notes

🚀 Application processing time: 6 to 18 months—plan ahead
🚶‍♂️ You may legally reside in Uruguay during the process
✈️ You are allowed to leave the country while your application is pending
📅 You typically become a tax resident if you spend more than 183 days/year in Uruguay

Path to Citizenship

✅ Apply for citizenship after 5 years of holding permanent residency
✅ Uruguay does not require renunciation of your current nationality

What’s Included in Our Service

✔ One full application or renewal
✔ Complete legal counseling from start to finish
✔ Document preparation, compliance review, and due diligence
✔ All appointment scheduling and government communications
✔ Concierge support for your visa and cédula appointments, including legal advice, in-person representation, and translations

Looking for Permanent Residency in a Peaceful, Stable Country?

Uruguay offers safety, legal stability, and a smooth path to citizenship—with no physical presence required to applyand full rights from day one.

🔹 Start Your Uruguay Residency Application Today! 🔹

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