🇺🇾 Uruguay · Permanent Settlement
Residencia Definitiva — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,301 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 557 |
| Minimum investment | €86,706 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–100 |
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gub.uy/tramites/residencia-legal-permanente.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,301.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.gub.uy/tramites/residencia-legal-permanente · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://www.gub.uy/tramites/residencia-legal-permanente · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://www.gub.uy/tramites/residencia-legal-permanente · verified 2026-06-09
Health insurance
“...se deberá presentar la documentación original y vigente.”
https://www.gub.uy/tramites/residencia-legal-permanente · verified 2026-06-09
Criminal record
“Certificado de Antecedentes Penales.”
https://www.gub.uy/tramites/residencia-legal-permanente · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.gub.uy/tramites/residencia-legal-permanente · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.