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Uruguay

Temperate climate, calm politics, beach-to-river life, dependable private healthcare, and costs that sit mid-range for Latin America.

Updated 04 Nov 2025
ISO / Ref UY · URY
Currency basis UYU
FX snapshot Nov. 4, 2025
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Snapshot

30-second briefing

Residency ease Accessible residency historically; investor/retiree options
Healthcare depth Mutualista system; good private options in Montevideo
Climate Temperate; windy, four seasons
Tax outlook Territorial features; incentives-verify current

Cost of living

Illustrative monthly budgets

Single adult, UYU basis

Frugal

UYU 45000 – 75000

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Comfortable

UYU 85000 – 150000

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Luxury

UYU 180000 – 350000

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Residency routes

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Temporary residence (to permanent)

Standard route; proof of income + housing; health cover; renewals count toward PR/citizenship.

Pensionado / Rentista

Verified pension or passive income; health insurance required; no local employment unless authorized; years count toward PR.

Investor / business

Capital + activity proofs; registry + immigration steps; operate a business; PR via years in status.

Family reunification

Spouse/partner/child/parent of resident/citizen; sponsor must show means and housing; mirrors sponsor status.

Remote-worker style

Remote-only income; time-limited stay; not a PR track; check current eligibility and duration.

Citizenship (after residence)

Available after qualifying years and ties; separate from initial residence application.

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