Uruguay residence and citizenship
No residence route by investment with a stated minimum is on file for Uruguay. The sources on file state no general number of years for naturalisation in Uruguay.
Checked — Sources last checked 9 November 2026 by the automated residence and citizenship review.
Residence routes in Uruguay
Investment, own-income, remote-work and permanent routes. Scroll across the table to see every column.
| Route | Kind | Minimum | Processing | To citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Permanent Residence | Permanent residence | — | — | — |
| MERCOSUR Permanent Residence | Permanent residence | — | — | — |
"Minimum" is a cited investment threshold in its stated currency. A USD figure appears only when a supported conversion is on file; "—" means no supported amount is on file, not that it is free. "To citizenship" counts the years of residence before a naturalisation application. A zero-year entry states no residence wait; citizenship still needs a separate decision.
Work, family, study and other routes (3)
| Route | Kind | Minimum | Processing | To citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCOSUR Temporary Residence | Residence permit | — | — | — |
| General Temporary Residence | Residence permit | — | — | — |
| Permanent Residence by Uruguayan Family Tie | Family | — | — | — |
Each route's conditions and sources
General Permanent Residence
Some route amounts or time figures still need field-level evidence.
Sources: Legal residence types (Uruguay National Directorate of Migration), General permanent residence requirements and fees (Uruguay National Directorate of Migration), Legal citizenship application (Uruguay Electoral Court), Uruguay residence and citizenship summary (Henley & Partners, summary)
MERCOSUR Permanent Residence
Some route amounts or time figures still need field-level evidence.
Sources: Legal residence types (Uruguay National Directorate of Migration), MERCOSUR permanent residence (Uruguay National Directorate of Migration), Legal citizenship application (Uruguay Electoral Court)
MERCOSUR Temporary Residence
Some route amounts or time figures still need field-level evidence.
Sources: Legal residence types (Uruguay National Directorate of Migration), MERCOSUR temporary residence (Uruguay National Directorate of Migration), Legal citizenship application (Uruguay Electoral Court)
General Temporary Residence
Some route amounts or time figures still need field-level evidence.
Sources: Legal residence types (Uruguay National Directorate of Migration), Legal citizenship application (Uruguay Electoral Court)
Permanent Residence by Uruguayan Family Tie
Some route amounts or time figures still need field-level evidence.
Sources: Legal residence types (Uruguay National Directorate of Migration), Permanent residence by family tie (Uruguay National Directorate of Migration), Legal citizenship application (Uruguay Electoral Court)
Citizenship in Uruguay
- Years of residence before naturalisation: not stated
- Years before permanent residence: not stated
- Dual citizenship allowed: Not stated
Some citizenship facts still need field-level evidence.
What is the cheapest residence visa in Uruguay?
No residence route by investment with a stated minimum is on file for Uruguay. The routes on file are listed below.
How many years to citizenship in Uruguay?
The sources on file state no general number of years for naturalisation in Uruguay.
Does Uruguay allow dual citizenship?
The sources on file do not settle whether Uruguay allows dual citizenship.
Tax and residence days
A residence permit and tax residence are different tests. See the Uruguay tax rates, count your days with the Uruguay day test and see what changed in the data, day by day.
Sources
The Uruguay profile cites 8 sources, 7 of them from a government or a statute. Data as of 2026-Q4.
- Legal residence types · Uruguay National Directorate of Migration, official, read 9 November 2026
- General permanent residence requirements and fees · Uruguay National Directorate of Migration, official, read 9 November 2026
- MERCOSUR permanent residence · Uruguay National Directorate of Migration, official, read 9 November 2026
- MERCOSUR temporary residence · Uruguay National Directorate of Migration, official, read 9 November 2026
- Permanent residence by family tie · Uruguay National Directorate of Migration, official, read 9 November 2026
- Legal citizenship application · Uruguay Electoral Court, official, read 9 November 2026
- Legal citizenship and nationality distinction · Uruguay National Human Rights Institution, official, read 9 November 2026
- Uruguay residence and citizenship summary · Henley & Partners, summary, read 9 November 2026
Rules, fees and minimums change, and many routes have conditions not shown here. Did you find an error? Tell us, with the source.
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