Uruguay digital nomad visa
Digital Nomad Provisional Residence (Hoja de Identidad Provisoria - Nomada Digital) · Americas
Uruguay offers the Digital Nomad Provisional Residence for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is No fixed threshold (sworn declaration of sufficient means), the visa is valid for 180 days (once for another 180 days (~12 months), then transition to ordinary residence), and the government fee is ~55.71 Indexed Units (~USD 9 admin fee); cannot pay from abroad. Territorial system; foreign income generally untaxed; new residents may get a tax holiday on certain foreign income. Family/dependent rules are not clearly published. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Direccion Nacional de Migracion (gub.uy). Data as of June 2026.
Uruguay nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Uruguay |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | No fixed threshold (sworn declaration of sufficient means) |
| Visa duration | 180 days |
| Renewable | Once for another 180 days (~12 months), then transition to ordinary residence |
| Government fee | ~55.71 Indexed Units (~USD 9 admin fee); cannot pay from abroad |
| Tax for nomads | Territorial system; foreign income generally untaxed; new residents may get a tax holiday on certain foreign income |
| Processing time | Not officially stated; ~up to 30 days (reported) |
| Family / dependents | N/A. Not addressed officially; each person applies individually. |
Source: Direccion Nacional de Migracion (gub.uy). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
No fixed threshold (sworn declaration of sufficient means). Decreto 238/022. No formal threshold by design; only a declaracion jurada of sufficient means.
Requirements & eligibility
Enter as a tourist first; copy of entry document; signed sworn declaration of self-sufficiency. Renewal needs apostilled + translated criminal records and a local vaccination record.
Tax for digital nomads in Uruguay
Territorial system; foreign income generally untaxed; new residents may get a tax holiday on certain foreign income.
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Uruguay depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Uruguay's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
N/A. Not addressed officially; each person applies individually.
Processing time
Not officially stated; ~up to 30 days (reported).
Data quality for Uruguay
Partly from secondary sources — verify on the official source. Verified against the official Uruguay source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Uruguay digital nomad visa?
No fixed threshold (sworn declaration of sufficient means). Decreto 238/022. No formal threshold by design; only a declaracion jurada of sufficient means. Always confirm the current figure on the official source, as it can change.
How long is the Uruguay digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is 180 days. Once for another 180 days (~12 months), then transition to ordinary residence.
How much does the Uruguay digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is ~55.71 Indexed Units (~USD 9 admin fee); cannot pay from abroad. This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Uruguay?
Territorial system; foreign income generally untaxed; new residents may get a tax holiday on certain foreign income. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Uruguay's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Uruguay nomad visa?
N/A. Not addressed officially; each person applies individually.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20