Countries

Uruguay

UY · Latin America & Caribbean · #47

Languages
Spanish
Currency
Uruguayan peso (UYU)

How to enter a country

Tourist entry

Enters visa-free, for up to 90 days.

Applicable agreement

Mercosur Residence Agreementgrants the right to reside

Official source

Residency programmes

  • Residencia por RentistaOwn income

    Para viver de renda de fora do país, com tributação territorial.

    Renda mensal comprovada de fonte estrangeira

    Citizenship in ~3 yearsOfficial source
  • Residencia MercosurWork

    Via simplificada para nacionais do Mercosul e associados.

    Nacionalidade de país membro e antecedentes limpos

    Citizenship in ~3 yearsOfficial source

Curation compiled on 2026-07-26. Immigration rules change without notice - confirm at the official source before deciding anything.

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My profile

Passport73
Tax residency83
Business61
Assets70
Lifestyle51

Passport mobility

Passport mobility137
Visa-free97
Visa on arrival34
Visa required29

Rule of law

Rule of law0.952024
Political stability1.282024
Control of corruption1.532024
Government effectiveness0.692024
Regulatory quality0.652024

Corporate tax

Corporate tax25.0%2023
GDP per capita$25,2162025
Life expectancy78.32024
Internet usage92.0%2024
Inflation4.7%2025
HDI0.8622023
Education (PISA)4042022
Corruption perception (CPI)732024
Global peace (GPI)1.7542026
Unemployment7.5%2025

Price level

Price level0.662025
Homicides11.22023
Air pollution10.92023
Health spending$2,0762023