Residence Registration in Uruguay: The DNM Steps
Once you've chosen your route, here's how the residency process actually runs at Uruguay's migration office: the online form, documents,...
June 10, 2026Section
Expats in Uruguay
Living, visas, taxes and daily life for expats and digital nomads in Uruguay.
Residency in Uruguay: Which Route Fits You
Uruguay offers Mercosur fast-track, income-based permanent residency, and a 180-day digital nomad permit. See which route fits your situation.
June 10, 2026
Getting Your Cédula in Uruguay: The National ID
The cédula de identidad is the key that unlocks daily life in Uruguay. What it is, how residency leads to...
June 10, 2026 Your First 48 Hours in Montevideo
A calm, practical plan for your first two days in Montevideo: getting from Carrasco airport, a SIM card, pesos and...
June 10, 2026
Uruguay’s New Tax: Your Before-July Checklist
Uruguay's 12% tax on certain foreign income starts collecting in July 2026. New residents can still elect a multi-year tax...
June 7, 2026
Healthcare in Uruguay for Expats
How healthcare works in Uruguay for expats: the mutualista system, public ASSE and private cover, what a mutualista membership costs...
June 7, 2026 Cost of Living in Uruguay: A Realistic 2026 Budget
What it costs to live in Uruguay in 2026: a realistic Montevideo budget, rents in Pocitos, groceries and why South...
June 7, 2026 Living in Punta del Este: The 2026 Expat Guide
Living in Punta del Este as an expat in 2026: who the glamorous beach city suits, its sharp seasonality, neighbourhoods,...
June 7, 2026
Where the Tap Water Is Safe to Drink in Latin America
Tap water is safe in Santiago, Buenos Aires and Montevideo, but not in Mexico, Peru or Brazil. A 2026 country...
June 6, 2026