Uruguay•South AmericaIndependent Means Residency (Rentista Visa)
At a Glance
Processing Time
20 days
Application Fee
300 USD
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
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 persons with passive income from abroad. Requires minimum USD 1,500/month from pensions, dividends, rental income, or annuities.
The Independent Means (Rentista) Visa allows persons with stable passive income from abroad to obtain permanent residency in Uruguay. Income must be passive (pensions, dividends, rental income, annuities) rather than employment or consulting fees. Minimum USD 1,500/month required.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
18,000 USD
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
1 year
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
None or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Notarized income certificate
USD 1,500+/month from passive income, certified by escribano
Bank statements
Last 3-6 months showing passive income deposits
Criminal record certificate
From country of origin and any country of residence in past 5 years
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract or property deed
Health insurance
Valid coverage in Uruguay
Vaccination certificate
Up to date
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Advantages
- Straightforward pathway
- No employment requirement
- Path to citizenship after 5 years
- Work permitted after residency obtained
- Flexible income sources (pensions, dividends, rental)
Considerations
- Income must be passive only
- Minimum USD 1,500/month required
- Notarized income certification needed
- Income must originate from abroad
Application Process
Verify income sources
Ensure passive income from abroad (pensions, dividends, rental income, annuities)
Obtain notarized income certificate
Hire Uruguayan escribano (notary) to prepare legal income certification
Enter Uruguay
Enter on tourist or visa-free entry
Schedule DNM appointment
Contact Dirección Nacional de Migración within 30 days
Submit residency application
Submit permanent residency application with income documentation
Application Forms
Independent Means Residency Application
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