Does Uruguay have a digital nomad visa?
Yes. Uruguay offers a dedicated digital-nomad or remote-work visa for people earning from outside the country, with a monthly income floor of roughly $1,500. Getting it is a moderate lift.
In practice: Independent Means/retirement ~$1,500/mo. Citizenship 3y (married)/5y (single). Territorial: foreign income exempt; new-resident tax holiday (10y or 7% flat).
Tax for foreign residents in Uruguay
For a foreign earner, Uruguay's income is treated lightly. The country uses a territorial or remittance basis, so foreign-source income is often left largely untaxed locally, with a headline top personal rate around 36%. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own situation with a cross-border professional before you move.
From visa to permanent residency
If you're thinking past a year or two, check whether the stay builds toward settlement: in Uruguay, permanent residency is reachable after about 3 years of residence. Naturalization typically comes after roughly 3 years. Immigration rules change often, so treat these as directional and verify the current policy with official sources.
Healthcare and insurance
Healthcare access for a foreigner in Uruguay is easy to access. A mid-tier private health plan runs roughly $100 a month — most long-stay visas require proof of cover.