Uruguay grants legal residency mainly on proof of stable income rather than a large investment, so the cost looks different from a typical investor route. The main commitments are documented income, official charges and professional help.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
There is no single large investment for legal residency. The common route asks you to show stable income from abroad, such as a pension, rental or investment income. Reporting points to a monthly figure in the region of USD 1,500 for a single applicant, higher for families, but Uruguay does not fix a minimum income in immigration law, so treat this as administrative practice and confirm it.
Tax residency is a separate matter with its own thresholds under the 2026 tax law, including a much higher real estate route and a contribution pathway. Do not confuse the income you show for legal residency with the investment needed to elect tax residency.
Official charges include document legalisation or apostille, certified translations, criminal record certificates and migration filing costs. These are modest next to an investor visa but still add up across a family. The exact charges should be confirmed with the National Directorate of Migration.
Income is typically formalised before a Uruguayan notary, known as an escribano, and many applicants also use an independent lawyer to manage the filing. These fees are separate from official charges and vary by provider and case.
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Plan for the documented income you must show, plus official charges for apostille, translation, criminal record certificates and filing, plus notary and legal fees for each adult. Because the route relies on income rather than a deposit, the cash cost is mostly fees rather than a locked investment. Confirm each figure with the authority before acting.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Income you must show (legal residency) | About USD 1,500 per month for a single applicant | Administrative practice, not fixed in law, higher for families |
| Document legalisation or apostille | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Per document, in your home country |
| Certified translations | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Into Spanish, per document |
| Notary (escribano) fee | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Income statement is formalised before a notary |
| Legal or filing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Varies by provider and family size |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. National Directorate of Migration (Direccion Nacional de Migracion) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Legal residency is mainly based on showing stable income, not a large investment. A large investment relates to electing tax residency, which is separate. Confirm both with the relevant authority.
Reporting points to about USD 1,500 per month for a single applicant, higher for families, but Uruguay does not fix a minimum in immigration law. Confirm the current expectation with the National Directorate of Migration.
Document legalisation, translations, criminal record certificates, notary fees and legal or filing fees are the main costs. They vary by case. You can ask to be matched with a vetted professional below.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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