Legal Permanent Residence (Residencia Legal Permanente)
Legal Permanent Residence is a residence route in Uruguay (Ίδια μέσα διαβίωσης). 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 άμεσα 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.
| Κατηγορία | Ίδια μέσα διαβίωσης |
|---|---|
| Επένδυση | — |
| Τέλη (οικογένεια) | CHF 300 |
| Εισόδημα / έτος | CHF 14'400 |
| Περιουσία | — |
| Ελάχ. διαμονή | — |
| Μόνιμη διαμονή | άμεσα |
| Ιθαγένεια | 3 |
| Εργασία | yes |
| Δικαιούχοι | all |
| Φόρος | Worldwide-lite: foreign capital income 12% from 2026 unless tax holiday; foreign labour income untaxed |
| Στοιχεία | 2026-10 |
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