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Expat Abroad · Uruguay

Living in Uruguay.

2 practical guides for Americans living in Uruguay, grouped by topic. Each one lists the official sources it is based on.

Uruguay

Arrival and immigration

Montevideo airport terminal building, Uruguay
Arrival and immigration · 7 min read

Entering Uruguay on a US passport: visitor stays and overstays

How long a US citizen can stay in Uruguay without a visa, how to extend a tourist stay with Migración, and what a late or expired stay costs.

Uruguay

Visas and residency

Plaza Independencia and the Palacio Salvo in Montevideo, Uruguay
Visas and residency · 7 min read

Moving to Uruguay from the US: which visa or residence route fits

How Uruguay's temporary residence, permanent residence and digital nomad identity sheet work for US citizens, with official requirements and fees.