Uruguay Digital Nomad Visa
Uruguay lets remote workers get a provisional identity with no fixed income requirement and a fast path to residence, plus a multi-year tax holiday on foreign income for new residents.
Uniquely, Uruguay sets no fixed income figure: you sign a declaration that you can support yourself. The provisional identity runs about a year (180 days, renewable once) and opens a path to temporary and permanent residence. Uruguay's territorial system means foreign-source remote income isn't taxed, and new residents get a long tax holiday on foreign passive income. [Source: Uruguay National Migration Directorate (DNM) ↗]
Updated: Created by Decree 238/022; a January 2026 tax reform trimmed the new-resident incentive (the flat 7% option closed to new arrivals), but the residence route is unchanged.
Key requirements
- Remote work for foreign companies, or as a self-employed person, with income from outside Uruguay
- Enter Uruguay first, then apply online with a sworn declaration of means
- No fixed income figure, but you must show you can support yourself
- Health coverage is required to enter; the fee is about US$10
Before you apply
Uruguay requires private health insurance for the application. A nomad policy (like SafetyWing or Genki) meets the requirement and covers you abroad.
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How much income do you need for the Uruguay digital nomad visa?
Uruguay sets no fixed income figure; you prove regular remote income from foreign sources.
Who can apply for the Uruguay nomad visa?
Open to all nationalities. It's for people working remotely (employed, freelance, business) for clients or employers outside Uruguay. It does not cover family reunification.
How long is the Uruguay nomad visa valid?
It's granted for 6 months, renewable up to 1 years total. Processing typically takes ~1–4 weeks.
Do you pay tax in Uruguay as a digital nomad?
Foreign-source remote-work income is tax-free in Uruguay, and new tax residents get a multi-year holiday on foreign passive income; tax residency triggers past 183 days.
Do you need health insurance for the Uruguay nomad visa?
Yes. Uruguay requires private health insurance covering your stay. Nomad policies like SafetyWing or Genki are built for this.
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Visa rules and income thresholds change and can vary by consulate. Confirm the current requirements with Uruguay National Migration Directorate (DNM) before applying. This page is general information, not legal advice.