Uruguay•South AmericaTemporary Residency (Mercosur Citizens)
At a Glance
Processing Time
20 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Varies
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
Temporary residence permit for Mercosur and associated country nationals. Valid for 2 years, renewable once. No income requirement for most Mercosur citizens.
Mercosur Temporary Residency is available to nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, and Guyana who wish to settle temporarily in Uruguay. No income requirement for most countries (except special cases). Can transition to permanent residency.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport or national ID
From Mercosur or associated country
Birth certificate
With apostille if necessary
Police records
Criminal background certificate
Proof of nationality
Evidence of 5+ years naturalization if applicable
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Advantages
- No fee for most nationalities
- No income requirement
- No health insurance requirement
- Work and study freely permitted
- Can renew for another 2 years
- Path to permanent residency
Considerations
- Limited to 4 years (2+2)
- Must apply within 30 days of entry
Application Process
Enter Uruguay
Enter with valid passport/ID from Mercosur country
Schedule migration appointment
Contact Dirección Nacional de Migración within 30 days of entry
Prepare documents
Gather passport, birth certificate, and police records
Submit application
Submit temporary residency application to DNM
Obtain residency card
Receive Mercosur temporary residency card
Application Forms
Mercosur Temporary Residency Application
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