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 (Familia). 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 ya 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.
| Categoría | Familia |
|---|---|
| Inversión | — |
| Tasas (familia) | — |
| Ingresos / año | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Estancia mín. | — |
| RP | ya |
| Ciudadanía | 3 |
| Trabajo | yes |
| Requisitos | spouses, parents, children, siblings of Uruguayans; Mercosur nationals |
| Impuestos | Worldwide-lite: foreign capital income 12% from 2026 unless tax holiday; foreign labour income untaxed |
| A fecha de | 2026-10 |
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