Residencia Legal Permanente
talent · Uruguay
Flagship permanent-residency route under Ley 18.250/2008 and Decreto 394/2009 (documentation: Decreto 353/2023). No fixed minimum income or asset threshold — DNM assesses 'sufficient' means qualitatively from notarial income certificates, BPS work history, business registration or pension proof. Fees: 557.30 UI + 55.70 UI migratory certificate; Brazilian and Paraguayan citizens are fee-exempt. Permanent (cancelled if absent > 3 consecutive years).
- Minimum stay / validity
- Permanent
- Processing time
- 8–24 months (commonly)
- Official source
- https://www.gub.uy/tramites/residencia-legal-permanente
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Bonus] Valid health card and vaccination certificate