About the Uruguay Digital Nomad Visa
Uruguay offers the Provisional Identity Card for Digital Nomads (Hoja de Identidad Provisoria para Nómadas Digitales) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Uruguay for 6 months initially. Renewable for 1 additional 6 months (maximum 12 months total). After 12 months of residence, can apply for permanent residency. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Uruguay treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No official minimum income requirement. Must sign a sworn affidavit confirming sufficient means to support yourself during stay. Practical guideline: approximately USD $1,500–$2,000/month recommended to demonstrate financial self-sufficiency.
Documents needed
- Valid passport (digital scan of bio page uploaded online)
- Signed sworn affidavit of financial self-sufficiency (downloaded from government portal, signed by applicant)
- Proof of remote work status (employment contract, client contracts, or bank statements showing foreign-sourced income — recommended)
- Clean criminal record certificate REQUIRED for 6-month RENEWAL (from all countries of residence 6+ months in last 5 years
- issued within last 90 days)
- For renewal: Vaccination certificate (issued in Uruguay)
- Uruguayan Cédula ID (obtained after initial approval).
How to Apply for the Uruguay DNV
Processing time: 5–20 working days from online submission for initial approval.
- 1Enter Uruguay as a tourist (many nationalities enter visa-free for 90 days).
- 2Once in Uruguay: create a digital government ID (ID digital) at tramites.gub.uy.
- 3Access the Digital Nomad Permit application at the same portal (in Spanish — use browser translation).
- 4Fill in form: name, passport number, country of birth, address in Uruguay.
- 5Upload digital copy of passport bio page.
- 6Download, sign, and upload the sworn affidavit of financial self-sufficiency and remote work status.
- 7Submit application.
- 8Within 24 hours: pay ~$10 fee at local payment center (Abitab, Correo Uruguayo, Redpagos, Urupago) or Uruguayan bank transfer.
- 9Wait 5–20 working days for approval email with permit confirmation.
- 10Schedule appointment at National Civil Identification Office (DNIC) to obtain Uruguayan ID (Cédula) — REQUIRED to extend permit and to leave Uruguay after first 3 months.
Application fees: Approximately USD $10–$15 (UYU fee). Must be paid IN PERSON within Uruguay — cannot be paid with foreign bank account. Payment via Abitab, Correo Uruguayo, Redpagos, or Urupago networks or local Uruguayan bank. Must be paid within 24 hours of submitting application.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 6 months initially. Renewable for 1 additional 6 months (maximum 12 months total). After 12 months of residence, can apply for permanent residency.
Renewal: Yes — the Provisional Identity Card for Digital Nomads (Hoja de Identidad Provisoria para Nómadas Digitales) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Uruguay
Uruguay uses a territorial tax system. Foreign-sourced income is NOT subject to Uruguayan income tax. Digital nomads earning from foreign clients/employers pay zero Uruguayan income tax on that income. 10-year tax holiday on foreign income for first-time tax residents. VAT (22%) on local consumption.