Living in Uruguay

Residency in Uruguay

Detailed information and procedures can be found on the Embassy of Uruguay in Washiington, D.C.

In an attempt to highlight the information:

• You need to start with a tourist visa and initiate the application in Uruguay
• Be prepared to furnish any and all documentation in the form immigration wants to see it
• Sources of funding/income or Investment in Uruguay

"Persons who live off interest/rents, retirees and pensioners in foreign countries must present a notary public certification indicating their status and monthly incomes he/she will receive in Uruguay (minimum required United States dollars 1.500,00/one thousand five hundred)."

A more user friendly opinion about residency in Uruguay, on a very nice site about living in Uruguay. They also claim one should:

"Open a savings account at the Banco Republica and arrange with your bank back home to start making regular transfers to your new account. The new required minimum amount for qualifying as rentista (person living off one's own means) seems to be 500 USD per month per family and 1,500 USD if you wish to apply using the Ley 16.340 which makes UY passports available without the normal 3-5 year wait.

Some expats have reported that a quarterly transfer (with three times the amount) has also worked in the past. To my knowledge, evidence of these transfers is only needed until you get your permanent cedula."

Uruguay seems to be one of those places where some expert and/or legal assistance can save lots of time and frustration, as well as a higher probability of having residency approved.