Country Overview
Economic Overview
Currency: UYU — 38.3029 per USD (-9.66% vs 1yr ago) Inflation: 3.5% current CPI (2026-01) · 7.5% 5yr avg
Property & Ownership
Freehold ownership: No Mechanism: Not confirmed Restricted zones: Not confirmed Recent changes: Not confirmed
Visa & Residency Options
Visa‑free tourist stay (U.S. passport)
- Min income: Not applicable/month USD
- Investment: Not applicable
- PR path: Apply separately for residency
- U.S. tourists do not need a visa for stays under 90 days; extension (prórroga) available through the National Department of Migration.
Hoja de Identidad Provisoria – Nómada Digital
- Min income: No fixed minimum; affidavit of means required/month USD
- Investment: Not applicable
- PR path: May apply for temporary or permanent residency after renewal
- Application requires identity document, affidavit, background check and vaccination proof; initiated after entering as a tourist.
Residencia Legal – Temporaria
- Min income: Not specified; must document activity/reason/month USD
- Investment: Not specified
- PR path: Can transition to permanent residency; direct permanent application also possible
- Requirements vary by purpose (labor, study, etc.).
Residencia Legal – Permanente
- Min income: Not specified/month USD
- Investment: Not specified
- PR path: Direct application permitted for qualified applicants
- Separate pathways exist for Mercosur nationals and those with Uruguayan family links.
Social Security & Tax
SSA benefits portable: Qualified Totalization agreement: Yes — SSA agreements overview US expat taxes: Greenback Tax Services — Uruguay guide