FAQ
Common questions.
What income do I need for the Uruguay digital nomad visa?
No income figure. Applicants sign a sworn statement that they can support themselves.
How long can I stay on the Uruguay digital nomad visa?
Under 180 days at first, per the decree. The government agency Uruguay XXI describes it as six months. Can be renewed once for another 180 days. Renewal needs criminal record certificates and a vaccination certificate issued in Uruguay.
How much does the Uruguay digital nomad visa cost?
55.71 indexed units (U.I.). The page lists one cost for the procedure and says it cannot be paid from abroad.
Who can apply for the Uruguay digital nomad visa?
Open to citizens of any other country. People who work remotely from Uruguay for entities based abroad. Decree 238/022 added this option to the provisional identity sheet. Work is remote, for entities based abroad. Registration with Uruguayan social security is not required.
Can I work for companies in Uruguay?
Work is remote, for entities based abroad. Registration with Uruguayan social security is not required.
How do I apply?
Online with a gub.uy account, or in person at the National Migration Directorate in Montevideo (Mercedes 1004) or one of its regional offices.
Sources
- Uruguay: Provisional identity sheet for digital nomads (gub.uy)
- Uruguay: Provisional identity sheet for digital nomads (impo.com.uy)
- Uruguay: Provisional identity sheet for digital nomads (uruguayxxi.gub.uy)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.