Legal Permanent Residence (Residencia Legal Permanente)
Legal Permanent Residence is a residence route in Uruguay (Moyens indépendants). Proof of means of living (rentista, pensioner, employee, company owner); no legal minimum, ~US$1,500/mo single, ~US$2,500-3,000 family in practice. Police records, health card, birth cert. Can apply in-country as tourist; provisional cédula meanwhile. Optional 2-yr temporary first. Gov fees ~US$125/person.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 14'400. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after immédiat 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.
| Catégorie | Moyens indépendants |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 300 |
| Revenu / an | CHF 14'400 |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | — |
| Résidence perm. | immédiat |
| Citoyenneté | 3 |
| Travail | yes |
| Éligibles | all |
| Impôts | Worldwide-lite: foreign capital income 12% from 2026 unless tax holiday; foreign labour income untaxed |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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