Residence for Family Members of Uruguayans (Residencia permanente por vínculo con uruguayos (Ley 19.254))
Residence for Family Members of Uruguayans is a residence route in Uruguay (Family). Fast-track permanent residence at MRREE (Ley 19.254): no means-of-living test; marriage/birth certificates, police record. Families of residents use normal DNM route.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after now years. Citizenship can be possible after about 3 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide-lite: foreign capital income 12% from 2026 unless tax holiday; foreign labour income untaxed
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Family |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | now |
| Citizenship | 3 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | spouses, parents, children, siblings of Uruguayans; Mercosur nationals |
| Tax | Worldwide-lite: foreign capital income 12% from 2026 unless tax holiday; foreign labour income untaxed |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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