Rank #40
Uruguay
South America • UTC-3 • America/MontevideoMonthly Cost
$1,406
-36% vs USA
Internet
247 Mbps
Fixed Broadband Avg
Monthly Cost
$1,406
-36% vs USA
Internet
247 Mbps
Fixed Broadband Avg
Digital Nomad Visa
For remote workers who wish to live in Uruguay while working for a foreign employer. Offers a temporary residence option.
Min. Income
$2,000/month
Per Applicant
Processing
2–4 Months
Average Time
Validity
1 Year
Initial / Renewable
Citizenship
5 Years
Years to Apply
Eligibility & Required Docs
Eligibility Requirements
Proof of remote employment- Clean criminal record
- Valid health insurance
Required Documents
- Employment contract
- Criminal record certificate
- Passport
- Health insurance policy
Residency Rules
Taxation
Residents are taxed only on Uruguayan-source income. Foreign income is exempt for the first five years of residency.
Physical Presence
Must spend at least 183 days per year in Uruguay to maintain residency status.
Advantages
- No tax on foreign income for first 5 years
- Access to a stable internet infrastructure
- High quality of life
Disadvantages
- Limited duration of stay
- Must maintain remote employment
- Potential language barrier
Compare with
Costa RicaRemote Worker Visa
MexicoTemporary Resident Visa
ColombiaDigital Nomad Visa