Uruguay•South AmericaBusiness Investment Residency
At a Glance
Processing Time
180-360 days
Application Fee
500 USD
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permanent residency pathway for business entrepreneurs investing minimum USD 2.27 million and creating 15+ full-time jobs.
Business investment residency allows entrepreneurs to obtain permanent residency by investing minimum USD 2.27 million in a Uruguayan business and creating at least 15 full-time jobs. Permanent residents can spend as little as 60 days/year in country.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
18,000 USD
per year
Investment Required
2,270,000 USD
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Business plan
Detailed plan showing USD 2.27M investment and 15+ job creation
Company registration
Legal business registration in Uruguay
Bank documentation
Proof of USD 2.27M capital transfer to company
Employment contracts
Contracts for 15+ full-time employees
Criminal record certificate
From country of origin
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Advantages
- Permanent residency
- Only 60 days/year residency requirement
- Path to citizenship
- Tax benefits for non-residents
- Stable investment pathway
Considerations
- High capital requirement (USD 2.27M)
- Must create 15+ jobs
- Complex business establishment
- Lengthy approval process
Application Process
Business plan development
Create detailed business plan meeting investment and job creation requirements
Register company
Establish legal business entity in Uruguay
Make capital investment
Inject USD 2.27 million into company
Create employment
Establish 15+ full-time jobs
Apply for residency
Submit residency application with business documentation
Approval
Permanent residency granted upon verification
Application Forms
Business Investment Residency Application
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