Uruguay Visa Options for Digital Nomads & Students

Looking to work remotely or study in Uruguay? This guide explains Uruguay’s visa options for digital nomads and students, including income requirements, document checklists, and a step-by-step guide to submitting your application.

Provisional Identity Card (Residencia Legal) – For Digital Nomads & Remote Workers

Requirements and necessary steps

Requirements:

  • Proof of remote work for a foreign company or self-employment.

  • Minimum income of $1,500 USD per month.

  • Health insurance valid in Uruguay.

  • Clean criminal record.

Average Processing Time:

30 – 90 days

Necessary Documents:

  • Completed application form.

  • Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity).

  • Proof of remote employment or self-employment (contract, invoices, or business registration).

  • Bank statements (last 3 months showing required income).

  • Health insurance policy valid in Uruguay.

  • Criminal record certificate (from home country).

  • Medical certificate issued in Uruguay.

  • Proof of accommodation (lease agreement, hotel booking, or invitation letter).

  • Passport-sized photographs.

Steps:

  1. Gather all required documents.

  2. Apply at an Uruguayan consulate or Dirección Nacional de Migración in Uruguay.

  3. Pay the visa application fee (varies by nationality, typically $50–$200 USD).

  4. Attend an interview if required.

  5. Wait for visa processing and approval (status updates available online).

  6. Once approved, register with the local migration office and obtain a national identity card (Cédula de Identidad).

Student Visa

Requirements and necessary steps

Requirements:

  • nrollment in a recognized Uruguayan university or educational institution.

  • Proof of financial solvency (minimum $500 USD per month).

  • Health insurance for the entire stay.

Average Processing Time:

15 – 45 days

Necessary Documents:

  • Completed visa application form.

  • Valid passport.

  • Letter of acceptance from a Uruguayan institution.

  • Proof of financial solvency (bank statements, sponsorship letter, or financial aid).

  • Criminal record check (for applicants over 18).

  • Health insurance valid in Uruguay.

  • Proof of tuition payment.

  • Medical certificate issued in Uruguay.

Steps:

  1. Gather all required documents.

  2. Apply at an Uruguayan consulate or Dirección Nacional de Migración in Uruguay.

  3. Pay the visa application fee (varies by nationality, typically $50–$200 USD).

  4. Attend an interview if required.

  5. Wait for visa processing and approval (status updates available online).

  6. Once approved, register with the local migration office and obtain a national identity card (Cédula de Identidad).

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