Uruguay Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Requirements & How to Apply

Who is eligible

The permit was created under Decree 238/022 and is aimed at foreign nationals who are self-employed or work for companies based abroad — freelancers, contractors and remote employees whose income comes from outside Uruguay. There is no nationality restriction and no local-company sponsorship requirement: your employer or clients simply need to be overseas. As of 19 July 2026, official sources state the route does not require a specific skill set, a named employer, or a set income level. You generally enter Uruguay first as an ordinary tourist and then start the provisional-residence application online from inside the country.

Income requirement

This is where Uruguay stands out. As of 19 July 2026, the official trámite does not impose a fixed monthly income or savings threshold. Instead of payslips or bank balances proving a specific figure, you submit a declaración jurada (sworn declaration) affirming that you have the economic means to support yourself during your stay. That makes the barrier to entry far lower than in most digital nomad visas, which commonly demand US$2,000–3,500 per month. Keep evidence of your remote income and savings anyway — it is useful if you later convert to legal residency, where more documentation is assessed.

Required documents

• Copy of the identity document (passport) you used to enter, or will enter, Uruguay
• Signed sworn declaration (declaración jurada) that matches the signature on your ID, confirming you can support yourself financially during the stay
• Completed online application form with your personal details
• For a renewal beyond the first 180 days: a criminal-record certificate covering countries where you have lived more than six months in the last five years, plus a vaccination record from a Uruguayan facility

How to apply, step by step

1. Enter Uruguay as a regular tourist, then go to the gub.uy trámites portal and start "Hoja de Identidad Provisoria" for digital nomads (you will need a gub.uy account or digital ID, or you can apply in person at a National Migration office).
2. Complete the online form, upload your passport copy and the signed sworn declaration, and submit. The fee is paid locally — it cannot be paid from abroad.
3. Once authorized, you are contacted by email and attend the Dirección Nacional de Identificación Civil to collect your provisional identity card, which helps with day-to-day admin (banking, rentals) during your stay.

Cost

As of 19 July 2026, the official fee for the provisional identity card is 55.71 U.I. (Unidades Indexadas / indexed units) — roughly US$10 at mid-2026 rates, though the peso value of a UI moves over time. The procedure must be paid inside Uruguay, not from abroad. Budget for likely extras: translations, an apostille or legalization of any foreign criminal-record certificate for renewals, and private health insurance. Treat all figures as estimates that change.

Processing time

As of 19 July 2026, official sources do not publish a fixed processing time for the provisional identity permit. The gub.uy page states that once your request is authorized you will be contacted by email to proceed to the National Identification Directorate to have the card issued. In practice applicants report a matter of weeks, but this varies — avoid treating any single timeframe as a guarantee and apply well before your tourist entry period runs out.

Tax implications (overview)

Uruguay runs a largely territorial tax system: personal income tax (IRPF) mainly targets Uruguay-sourced income, so a salary earned abroad while you work remotely is generally outside the net. You typically only become a Uruguayan tax resident if you spend more than 183 days in a calendar year (or centre your economic interests there) — so a single 180-day nomad stay usually does not trigger residency. For those who do settle, new tax residents can elect a "tax holiday" that exempts certain foreign-source capital income (such as dividends and interest) for the year of arrival plus the following 10 years, after which reduced or standard rates apply. Note that a 2026 reform broadened IRPF on some foreign capital income, so the picture is no longer purely territorial — get advice before relying on it.

Official source

Always confirm the current rules directly with the issuing authority:

Dirección Nacional de Migración (gub.uy)  ↗

Link opens the official government page. We last checked our figures against it on 19 July 2026.