Visa & Residency
Q:Do I need a visa to live in Uruguay?
US citizens get 90 days visa-free. For residency, apply for initial (1 year) then permanent. Requires $1,300/mo income or $50K savings.
Q:What's the investor visa?
$520K+ in real estate or business. Fast path to residency.
Q:How long to citizenship?
3-5 years. Uruguay allows dual citizenship.
Q:Why Uruguay?
Stable democracy, great quality of life, access to Brazil/Argentina, growing tech scene.
Cost of Living
Q:How much do I need to live comfortably?
$1,800-2,800/month. Montevideo: $1,800-2,500. Beach towns: $1,500-2,200.
Q:Is Uruguay expensive?
Mid-range for Latin America, similar to US midwest.
Q:How much is rent?
Montevideo: $500-1,000/1BR. Punta del Este: $700-1,500/1BR.
Healthcare
Q:Is healthcare good?
Excellent — ranked 2nd in Latin America. Public system (ASSE) is free, private is affordable.
Q:Do I need health insurance?
Not required but recommended. Private: $50-100/month.
Taxes
Q:What about taxes?
Uruguay has no wealth tax. Foreign income not taxed for residents. Corporate tax is 25%.