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Permanent residency pathway for business entrepreneurs investing minimum USD 2.27 million and creating 15+ full-time jobs.

Short-term visa for business meetings, conferences, and commercial activities. Permits temporary business visits without establishing employment.

Temporary residency pathway for persons opening and registering a business in Uruguay. Valid for 2 years, renewable for 2 more years.

Residence permit for remote workers and digital nomads employed by foreign companies. Valid for 6 months with renewal option.

Entry visa for family members of Uruguayan citizens or permanent residents. Covers spouses, unmarried partners, parents, and minor children.

Entry visa for persons with founded humanitarian reasons such as medical treatment, death of family member, or court proceedings. Single entry for 30 days.

Permanent residency pathway for persons with passive income from abroad. Requires minimum USD 1,500/month from pensions, dividends, rental income, or annuities.

Permanent residence permit for Mercosur and associated country nationals. No income requirement. Can transition to Uruguayan citizenship after 3 years if married or 5 years if single.

Permanent residence permit for non-Mercosur nationals. Available through independent means (passive income), family reunification, business investment, or professional employment.

Short-term identity document valid for up to 180 days for persons traveling for study, work, or religious purposes.

Permanent residency pathway for property investors. Minimum property investment of USD 525,000 grants residency.

Entry visa for students enrolling in educational programs or internships in Uruguay. Valid for 30 days to apply for temporary residency.

Temporary residence permit for Mercosur and associated country nationals. Valid for 2 years, renewable once. No income requirement for most Mercosur citizens.

Temporary residence permit for non-Mercosur nationals intending to settle in Uruguay for specific purposes. Valid for 2 years, renewable once.

Short-term visitor visa for tourism, recreation, and leisure activities. Valid for 90 days with option to extend for another 90 days.

Entry visa for participants in national and international congresses, conventions, and seminars of public interest held in Uruguay.

Visa-exempt entry for 84 countries including USA, Canada, UK, EU nations, and other countries. Valid for 90 days with extension option.

Temporary entry visa for persons intending to work in Uruguay. Requires employment contract with Uruguayan employer. Valid for 30 days to apply for temporary residency.