Uruguay

Uruguay is a stable South American country between Argentina and Brazil. The capital is Montevideo.

Residence program

Legal residence with no fixed minimum.

Citizenship program

No citizenship by investment. Naturalisation after 5 years of legal residence.

Investment name

Residency (tax holiday route)

Minimum Investment

No fixed minimum

Qualifying Investments

• No fixed minimum for residency
• About USD 2 million in real estate for tax residency

Visa type

Legal residence

Processing time

6–12 months

Permanent residency

Immediate (legal permanent residency)

Citizenship

After 5 years of residence

Dual citizenship

Allowed

Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.