Identidad Provisoria / Permiso Especial de Residencia – Nómada Digital
One of the easiest nomad permits anywhere: apply online after arriving, with no fixed inco…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
An online permit (under Decree 238/022) that lets self-employed people or employees of foreign companies who enter Uruguay as tourists stay 6 months, extendable once by 6 more, with a provisional ID.
Dream spread
One of the easiest nomad permits anywhere: apply online after arriving, with no fixed income threshold.
Relocation reality check
Lasts a year at most. The extension requires a vaccination certificate issued in Uruguay and criminal records from every country where you lived 6+ months in the past 5 years. To stay longer you must switch to temporary or permanent residence.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Family members not covered
Dependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Foreigners who enter Uruguay as tourists and work remotely, self-employed or for foreign companies, and who sign a sworn statement that they can support themselves.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Family members not covered
CautionDependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 6–12 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- No tax provision on the official page. Long stays (183+ days) can create tax residency; see the separate Uruguay new-resident tax holiday row.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
We are still curating 🇺🇾 Uruguay-specific communities. Meanwhile, these global boards answer relocation questions every day.
Communities being curated — start with r/expats meanwhile
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Life abroad, country comparisons, honest post-move retrospectives.
Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“Six-month permit extendable by six more; applicants sign an affidavit that they "have the means to support themselves financially during their stay."”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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