Uruguay grants legal residence to applicants of many nationalities who can show stable income or economic activity. This page explains how the route works for Bangladeshi nationals and points to the official source.
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 rule that excludes Bangladeshi citizens from applying for legal residence in Uruguay. Residence is open to applicants of most nationalities who meet the general requirements, so a Bangladeshi passport holder applies on the same basis as other non resident applicants.
Standard checks apply. Expect to provide a valid passport, a police clearance, proof of regular income or economic activity, a medical check and documents that are apostilled or legalised and translated into Spanish. Confirm the current document list with the National Directorate of Migration.
Uruguay does not sell residence for a single fixed price the way some programmes do. The common route is legal residence based on proof of sufficient regular income or genuine economic activity in the country, which can lead to permanent residence.
Tax residency is a separate concept from legal residence. Under Law 20.446, the investment thresholds that can trigger tax residency changed with effect from January 2026. The relevant figures should be confirmed with the official authority because they were revised. A person can hold legal residence without meeting any investment threshold.
Applicants generally file in person in Uruguay and receive an identity document during the process, with permanent residence following after the file is assessed. Processing times vary with the completeness of the file and the category, so confirm current timelines with the National Directorate of Migration rather than relying on an older figure.
Plan for government and identity document charges, notary or escribano fees, apostille or legalisation, certified Spanish translation and a local medical check. The dominant requirement for the income based route is proof of stable regular income rather than a lump sum, so the figure to confirm is the current minimum income the authority accepts.
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| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Income based legal residence | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Proof of stable regular income, no single lump sum |
| Tax residency investment thresholds | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Revised under Law 20.446 from January 2026 |
| Government, notary and translation fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Apostille, certified translation and medical check apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. National Directorate of Migration (Direccion Nacional de Migracion), Ministry of the Interior of Uruguay publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Uruguay does not run a single buy in investment visa. The usual path is legal residence based on stable income or economic activity. Confirm the current routes with the National Directorate of Migration.
Yes. There is no nationality rule that excludes Bangladeshi citizens. Standard identity, police clearance and source of funds checks apply.
Uruguay allows naturalisation after a qualifying period of lawful residence, with a shorter period for those with family ties. Confirm the current residence period and conditions with the official authority.
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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