Get Uruguay Permanent Residency - Your plan B in South America

Get assistance applying directly for Uruguay Permanent Residency, ID Card and optional bank account setup support.

Why Choose Uruguay?

Direct Permanent Residency — Apply without first obtaining temporary residency.

No Full-Time Relocation — Maintain international mobility while complying with residency rules. Once every 3 years to keep.

Bank Account Assistance — Local bank account opening support included.

Family Applications are welcomed.

Tax Planning Opportunities — Attractive incentives for qualifying new tax residents.

What Is Included?

Initial eligibility assessment

Document preparation and verification guidance

Permanent residency application assistance

Government appointment coordination

Uruguay residency ID (Cédula) assistance

Local bank account opening assistance

Ongoing guidance throughout the application

Requirements

Applicants typically need:

Valid passport or identity document

Birth certificate, where applicable

Marriage certificate, if applying with a spouse

Police clearance certificate

Required vaccination certificate


Apostilled/legalized and translated documents where required

Income: Around USD $1,000 per month may serve as an initial assessment benchmark, but the government evaluates whether documented income is sufficient for the applicant's circumstances.

How It Works

Step 1 — Check Eligibility

Share your nationality, income source and family details so we can assess your application.

Step 2 — Prepare Documents

Receive a personalized checklist and assistance preparing the necessary paperwork.

Step 3 — Apply for Residency

Your service provider assists with submission, government appointments and required in-person steps.

Step 4 — Obtain Residency & Banking Assistance

Complete the approval process, arrange your residency ID and receive assistance opening a local bank account.

Permanent Residency vs. Tax Residency

Permanent Residency

Establishes your legal right to reside in Uruguay. It does not automatically make you a Uruguayan tax resident.

Tax Residency

Uruguay offers tax planning opportunities to qualifying individuals. Spending more than 183 days in a calendar year is one way to establish tax residency, although other qualifying routes exist.

Special tax incentives may apply to certain foreign-source investment income and gains, subject to eligibility and applicable legislation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to live in Uruguay year-round?

Not necessarily. However, Uruguay may cancel permanent residency if you remain outside the country continuously for more than three years.

Can I apply directly for Permanent Residency?

Yes. Uruguay offers direct permanent residency application pathways for eligible foreign nationals.

Can I open a bank account?

The service includes bank account opening assistance. Approval is subject to the bank's identity, compliance and due diligence requirements.

Will I pay 0% tax in Uruguay?

Not automatically. Legal residency and tax residency are separate. Qualifying new tax residents may benefit from special incentives on eligible foreign-source income, depending on the applicable regime.

Can I include my family?

Yes, eligible family members can apply, subject to individual requirements and documentation.

Build Your Plan B Before You Need It

Political uncertainty, economic instability and changing immigration policies can make international mobility more valuable than ever.

A second residency gives you another country where you may legally live, build connections and plan your future.

Start your Uruguay residency journey with professional local assistance.


Disclaimer: Immigration approval is determined by Uruguayan authorities. Banking and tax outcomes are not guaranteed. Additional requirements, government fees and in-person appointments may apply.