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Retirement visas · Uruguay

Uruguay retirement visa.

See the income you need, the age rule, the days you must spend there and the path to permanent residence. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

Permanent legal residence with a pension or rent as your means of living (residencia legal permanente)

The official name in English

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Income needed
No set figureThere is no set figure. A notary's certificate must show that you are a pensioner or live on rent, the type of income, the monthly amount and how you receive it in Uruguay.
Minimum age
No minimumThe official page sets no minimum age.
First permit
Permanent
Health insurance
Not publishedThe page does not ask for health insurance. It asks for a valid Uruguayan health card (carné de salud) and a vaccine certificate.
Work
AllowedPermanent residents may work, as employees or for themselves.
Minimum stay
Back within 3 yearsThere is no yearly minimum, but permanent residence can be cancelled if you are away from Uruguay for more than 3 years.
Permanent residence
Right awayThis is permanent residence from the start.
Cost
Several fees557.30 UI (indexed units, which follow inflation). The certificate for the ID card costs 55.70 UI more. Nationals of Brazil and Paraguay pay nothing.
Where to apply
Start online on gub.uy, then go in person to the National Migration Office in Montevideo or one of its other offices.
Family
A spouse or partner and children can apply too, with a marriage or birth certificate to prove the link.

Checked 11 Oct 2026

What you need

What you need to show.

The official page asks for these, as well as the money.

Who can apply

Who can apply.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much income do I need for the Uruguay retirement visa?

There is no set figure. A notary's certificate must show that you are a pensioner or live on rent, the type of income, the monthly amount and how you receive it in Uruguay.

Is there an age limit for the Uruguay retirement visa?

The official page sets no minimum age.

What do I need for the Uruguay retirement visa?

The official page asks for: notary's certificate of your pension or rent, valid passport or ID, with a visa if your country needs one, criminal record certificates for the last 5 years, uruguayan health card (carné de salud), vaccine certificate and photo.

Do I need health insurance?

The page does not ask for health insurance. It asks for a valid Uruguayan health card (carné de salud) and a vaccine certificate.

Can I work on the Uruguay retirement visa?

Permanent residents may work, as employees or for themselves.

How long do I need to spend in Uruguay?

There is no yearly minimum, but permanent residence can be cancelled if you are away from Uruguay for more than 3 years.

Does the Uruguay retirement visa lead to permanent residence?

This is permanent residence from the start.

How much does the Uruguay retirement visa cost?

557.30 UI (indexed units, which follow inflation). The certificate for the ID card costs 55.70 UI more. Nationals of Brazil and Paraguay pay nothing.

Who can apply for the Uruguay retirement visa?

Open to citizens of any other country. Foreign people who want to live in Uruguay for good, including those who live on a pension or rent from abroad.

Can I bring my family?

A spouse or partner and children can apply too, with a marriage or birth certificate to prove the link.

How do I apply?

Start online on gub.uy, then go in person to the National Migration Office in Montevideo or one of its other offices.

Sources

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.

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