Today, many people who decided to relocate abroad are increasingly choosing to reside in Latin America, among which one of the first places by popularity is occupied by Uruguay. So, what is so attractive to foreigners in this country, and how to get a residence permit in Uruguay?
WELCOME TO URUGUAY!
The conversation about the advantages of Uruguay should be started with the fact that this country has a beautiful environment, mild climate, living standards are above average and a political situation is stable. And for many this is enough to raise a family and build a happy future. But pleasant surprises do not end there: democratic Uruguay is an offshore zone with a highly developed economy and a good banking system. Country recognizes dual citizenship and naturalization period in Uruguay lasts only three years. Furthermore, in this country foreigners have the right to acquire property and to be engaged in any activities, and to obtain a residence permit it is not required to own property in the territory of the country or to invest in its economy.
RESIDENCE PERMIT, PERMANENT RESIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP …
Foreigners, who decided to settle in Uruguay, at first draw-up a residence permit, which entitles you to obtain a permit for permanent residence (in fact it is issued indefinitely, but it must be certified every three years), and the availability of permanent residence allows in three or five years to file papers to obtain a citizenship. But why do we need citizenship if you can reside in the country, just having a permanent residence? Passport of the citizen of Uruguay will allow to visit without a visa New Zealand, Southeast Asia and Latin America countries, Japan, South Africa, European Union, as well as to draw-up permanent residence, and then the citizenship of Spain. Moreover, becoming a citizen, you can get free higher education and enjoy high-quality and affordable medicine.
HOW TO OBTAIN A RESIDENCE PERMIT IN URUGUAY?
To obtain a residence permit in Uruguay you can use several methods:
- Register your company in the territory of the country, open a bank account and buy a health insurance. By performing these steps, after paying all taxes, having obtained a residence permit and after residing in Uruguay for six months, a foreign businessman will be able to obtain permanent residence, and after the next three years – the citizenship as well.
- Prove that you are a rentier and receive a stable passive income. This will require an official document confirming a monthly income of 500 dollars per person. Presenting such a document (it may be a contract of renting your own apartment or a country house in your home country, a certificate of paid pension or dividends), a foreigner is eligible for permanent residence, but the rentier can only apply for citizenship in five years.
- Conclude an employment contract. In this case, apart from the standard set of documents you additionally need a work permit, certificate of clean police record and a bank account with sufficient funds for the beginning.
To obtain the citizenship Uruguay also can those whose ancestors (not below grandparents) were citizens of this country. It is only necessary to submit documents from the archive to the migration service to prove this relationship with the citizens of Uruguay. Then it is regarded as the restoration of citizenship, and the applicant immediately receives not a residence permit, but a permit for permanent residence, and three years later – a passport of the citizen.
DO YOU WANT TO RESIDE IN URUGUAY? WE WILL HELP YOU!
Do you want to reside happily in Uruguay, where your family will be able to get a decent life, and your children – free education? We will select you a suitable program of immigration, depending on the specific situation, we will help you gather all the necessary documents and find Uruguayan relatives with whom you have lost contact a long time ago.
