Eligibility quiz
Are you married to a Uruguayan citizen?
Benefits
Benefits for youBenefits for you
Uruguayan identity card
You can get a Uruguayan identity card to identify yourself and handle everyday paperwork.
The card needs to be renewed when it expires.
Live in Uruguay for life
You can live in Uruguay indefinitely.
Your residence has no expiry date and does not need periodic renewal.
Study in Uruguay
You have the same legal access to education as Uruguayan citizens.
Individual services may have their own enrolment and eligibility requirements.
Work in Uruguay
You can work for an employer, work for yourself or run a lawful business in Uruguay.
The usual requirements for a profession, job or industry still apply.
Get consular help
A Uruguayan consulate may be able to help you abroad as a resident, depending on your circumstances.
Use public healthcare
You have the same legal access to healthcare as Uruguayan citizens.
Care is not necessarily free or automatic, and services may have their own enrolment and eligibility requirements.
Access social support
You have the same legal access to housing and social security as Uruguayan citizens.
Payments and services are not automatic.
Depending on the benefit, you may need to meet conditions about contributions, income, age, disability, work or actually living in Uruguay.
How to apply
Applying from inside UruguayApplying from inside Uruguay
Find a migration office
Find the National Directorate of Migration office for the place where you live. You will choose an available office when you book your appointment.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the migration office.
See required documentsFill in the application online
Sign in to the government portal, accept the terms and choose Residencia Legal Permanente por vínculo uruguayo. Complete the online form and attach digital copies of your documents.
Fill in the applicationSubmit your application
Submit your completed application and attached documents through the government portal.
Submit your applicationWait for the initial review
Check your email and the portal inbox for the migration office's response. If the office asks for corrections or more documents, use the link in its message to send them and resubmit your application.
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Book an appointment
When your application is accepted for an appointment, open the inbox link sent by email. Choose an available office, date and time, and confirm your booking.
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Pay the fee
When the system allows you to pay, pay the fee by bank transfer or through a payment collection network. You will receive payment confirmation by email.
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Go to your appointment
Go in person to the migration office you chose, bringing the originals of all documents you attached online and a passport photo.
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Wait for the decision
Check your email and portal inbox for the decision, and send any additional documents the migration office requests. Once approved, you can live permanently in Uruguay.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Marriage or partnership record
If you are married, provide your marriage certificate, issued no more than one year before you apply. If you are partners, provide the registered court decision or court record recognising your partnership; a private declaration or proof of living together is not enough.
Spouse or partner's ID
Provide your Uruguayan spouse or partner's Uruguayan identity card or passport. It must be valid and in good condition.
Considerations
Things to think aboutThings to think about
Residence can be cancelled
Your residence can be cancelled by an official or court decision under immigration rules.
Grounds can include fraud, false documents, public order, security or breaking the law.
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