Tax Free Digital Nomad Visa that leads to Permanent Residency
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- čas přidán 17. 06. 2023
- Uruguay just introduced their Digital Nomad Visa and we are super excited! As a digital nomad you will be able to live in Uruguay tax free!
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A big thing about this digital nomad visa is that it leads to permanent residency - this is very uncommon with digital nomad visas, as they typically only allow you to live in the country for one or two years.
Another big advantage of this visa is that there are no income requirements.
Many people believe that Uruguay is the Switzerland of Latin America, in part because of its banking secrecy regulations. But this phrase also speaks to a deep respect for the rule of law.
Over the years we had many people reach out to us because they were interested in Uruguay, and this is not a coincidence. Uruguay has among the best tax policies in Latin America, making it one of the best countries in the world for taxes.
When it comes to their new digital nomad visa you will get it for 6 months, and will need to renew. After 2 years in the country you will be able to qualify for their permanent residency.
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Hi, I am from Uruguay, everybody is welcome here. The country is in the way to be a development country. At the moment you will have rights healthcare, education, a bit safety, and a peaceful country. Our army is only for peace missions. You will enjoy a lot of freedom, even in COVID we haven't got lockdowns. You can afford a house as well. I been in another countries, "developed" countries, that this is not possible.
Don't accept non European descent people. You are asking for trouble in the future.
Looking for place to stay cheap and good. Walking distance to beach
@@enganche there are some robberies in some neighborhoods in Montevideo. Avoiding these places, you would be fine. Daily life is quiet, and a peaceful life.
Thanks for the info. What kind of prices for homes? Apartments? Where online can I find listings for homes for sale?
On my list of places to visit.
Uruguay started being known as the Switzerland of Latin America a long time ago. It had to do with bank secrecy, numbered accounts, and that the suprem court has ruled that banks are not allowed to give personal information to the government even if they committed crimes. As well as stable political system and economy.
Spent past November there as a tourist, and loved it. Now planning to apply for this digial nomad visa. I am done with Canada and looking forward to (hopefully) permanently moving to Uruguay. Shovelling sand instead of snow!
you'll be welcome!
Agree, Uruguay has a lot going for it. Relative to other LatAm countries it can be seen as a Switzerland. It actually does have a number of international banks including Swiss and Andorran private banks. Uruguay may be inexpensive but banks know how to charges fees! - especially for non-resident accounts. Mortgage lending is limited and conservative (it’s mostly a cash market for non-residents) so one could expect they are safe. Frankly I have never heard Chilean banks mentioned, let alone how good they are. Wealthy Latina Americans, especially from Brazil and Argentina are known for flocking to Punta del Este, possibly Chileans as well. Maybe you should do an offshore piece on Chile, there is not a lot out there singing Chile as an offshore centre.
Superb, Michael, thanks for the info! Is there a link for more information? Thanks again.
Going through the process right now.
Started down the path of digital nomad visa but decided on the PR path.
They have changed the rules to requiring people to apply from within the country because of the high no show rate.
Also for people who may have trouble with multiple background checks or the 90 day window of background check validity you can do an Interpol background check from within Uruguay.
The biggest advantage of the digital nomad visa is the tax free living but the PR route taxes and SS will be about 7.7%. Since UYU has a totalization agreement with the US this works out a little cheaper for US citizens.
The downside of the PR route is the time in country requirements vs the digital nomad visa.
Also private healthcare is available for anyone who may not want their public healthcare which is decent in my opinion. The British Hospital has plans that are around $75-$140/mn which is what most expats choose.
Uruguay is definitely more expensive than other SA countries and people complain it's boring. I'm ok with both because of the significantly higher quality of life.
Thanks for sharing!
What do you think adds to the higher quality of life in Uruguay? Another commenter added, there are currently some issues with the supply of drinking water
@@OffshoreCitizen
I think the lower cost of living overall is only part of it.
Earning in USD and buying in Pesos allows you to have a middle class income and an upper class lifestyle.
Being able to avoid US politics (unless talking to people from the US).
Higher quality food though about the same price as Dallas.
MVD is walkable if you’re in the right areas, public transportation isn’t bad or expensive.
The people have been extremely friendly, in fact I’ve only spoken to one person who was unpleasant enough to complain about.
I’m in Dallas for paperwork, I’m aware of the salt issue and it appears to be centered around MVD from what I’m hearing from locals.
Thanks for sharing info about the PR route.
Thanks for Infos ! As far as I understood the system is :
-You go to Uruguay with this visa/other visa(tourist)
-You get the nomad digital visa for 180 days ( renewable ? at this moment you get a cedula right ? )
-Then, you go for apply to a permanent residencie ( do you need a physical adress, bank account etc or just an airbnb is engouh ? )
Thanks a lot !
The British Hospital is almost for royalty here in Uruguay, it is very good but you pay the price. There are some private insurances near British Hospital level such as Summum or MP. Mike, best of luck in all your endeavors!
I just spent some time in Uruguay, also met with some other Germans living there. I can highly recommend this country (but living costs are not cheap..): it is safe, very low corruption level, people are at the same time friendly & warm-hearted AND ALSO rather reliable and no mañana mentality. Even the private health-care is cheap (60 to 140 USD per month). Neither too hot nor too cold and with access to the ocean. Also there is a non-stressful atmosphere but things are moving forward in the economy - e.g. number 1 software exporter per capita in Latin America.
What is mañana mentality?
@@pinetworkminer8377 "We can do it tomorrow."
@@pinetworkminer8377mañana mentality is to do everything tomorrow instead of today. It’s a typical Latin thing as well (there’s always tomorrow, meaning making delays)
Today your Pronunciation is Perfect ... Slow and Clear " Thanks
Haha good to hear, thanks!
What do you think of this new opportunity?
@@OffshoreCitizen Your VISA, RESIDENCY & CITIZENSHIP information is always on FAST TRACK, I am planning for MONTENEGRO 100% This is the Match with me in Every single term of My life " Thanks for you effort for us you provide always "
HI Michael. I've been living in UY for most of the last 4 years and I have PR there. A few thoughts about Uruguay for people: It isn't cheap, with grocery prices at first-word levels. There are some co-working/co-living possibilities these days where you'll meet Uruguayans as well as other foreigners. The summer beach season is a lot of fun, although perhaps not conducive to getting a lot of work done. There's a burgeoning tech scene, and people are really nice. Sadly, right now there's a shortage of drinking water due to a drought and some other mismanagement so it may not be the best time to jump in,.
No hay agua? Pensé que con el Río de la Plata no tendrían problemas
Thanks for sharing your experience! How do you deal with water shortage?
You should learn to pronounce Uruguay properly. Your misprounciation dilutes your credibility. Phonetically, it's Ur -u- gwhy. Like why don't you pronounce it correctly?
That's unfortunate.
There is no potable drinking water supply now. The only source is bottled water from the supermarkets and the situation is getting worse with each passing day.
Michael, could you do a video on the new immigration regulations (2022) of Chile, and what their implications are for digital nomads/remote workers/independent contractors, say those operating through an LLC or similar entity, who wish to move there and settle down and ultimately become a citizen.
Potential video idea: What are you thoughts on the Fair Tax Act? Would be nice to hear your view on a different way of taxing your population.
Michael, will you make an update video about the situation in Dubai. Past advice was free zone doing foreign business exempt from 9% CT and now does not seem to be the way.
So how many years all in for citizenship and what is the physical presence per year for a path to citizenship?
At the immigration office, the payment can be done through cash or using Visa cards. And if you are in the country already, you are expected to have cash with you.
AFAIK, cards can only be used if issued in Uruguay
Thank you, Micheal,
What is the required vaccination certificate that needs to be issued in Uruguay?
non
How long does a permanent resident have to be present in Uruguay to maintain his/her permanent residency?
Could you do a video on Uruguay banks? I've heard they're good but I'm curious of your thoughts
Sounds like something we could cover. Thanks for the suggestion!
What are your thoughts on this new program?
@@OffshoreCitizen Very tempting, I may actually do it. Curious if that's the best way to go about Uruguay or if you do your laptop work there than you'll pay %12 taxes similar to panama
Do you help with getting this set up?
Is the visa infinitely renewable? Or do you just get one renewal?
Very interesting indeed.... so it leads to permanent residency (but that is not citizenship with passport?) Also, as a permanent resident, are you part of the Mercosur agreement? Can you travel to other Mercosur countries with just national ID for example? thanks
if you are citizen you can travel with the ID, I don't know when you are PR. You can get the ID in one or two weeks; it is very fast.
You cannot travel to other Mercosur countries with just the UY national ID if your nationality is not from Mercosur.
@@ThePCHandyman9 ok thanks 👍🏻
@@ThePCHandyman9Hi i want to ask after getting citizenship and passport in uruguay i heard it will still be the person's nationality in the uruguay passport meaning it's not visa free travel to europe
@@ThePCHandyman9Hi i want to ask after getting citizenship and passport in uruguay i heard it will still be the person's nationality in the uruguay passport meaning it's not visa free travel to europe
How to pay visa fees online?
Website only accept banks within Uruguay
national v. citizen = national always wins. citizen of anywhere is a lower class status. also being a citizen of a corporate government is concerning due to not knowing ones protections or rights. there is a lot one needs to research before making these decisions. BUT I get it - why people are voting with their feet and looking for these options. I think you mean well - can share more about interesting status in America that gives people these gifts while waiving the benefits.
Will overstaying on a tourist visa in another country go against you/make you a criminal, when applying
Government website says vaccination proof has to be provided when applying for the visa? Is it true? Can somebody confirm this?
Appreciate!
Can someone pay it for you at a local payment center if you are not in the country?
Do they ACTUALLY give you citizenship with this one or the stamp on your passport that means you are not Uruguayan when you leave their borders?
They give citizenship but not nationality (which is a different concept in Uruguay), so in your passport will appear your original nationality, so you won't get for instance visa-free entry to countries where it is not allowed by your original nationality
I'm a citizen of Chile. I could apply for Mercosur to get residency in Uruguay. I wonder if that way would be better for me or maybe digital nomad is better, for a tax perspective.
I think there is no difference from tax perspective, you'd just save some paperwork by applying directly for permanent residence
From a tax perspective it’s the same.
It’s better from an immigration perspective to go through Mercusor as it will lead to immediate citizenship after 3 years
Says, "Super Tax Friendly"
But it reads, "Super Tax Regulated"?
Mike stop doing those faces on the thumbnails 😂🤣😂. The soy face
So with no minimum stay as a digital nomad can i claim tax residency there with no minimum stay requirements?
yes good question i also like to know that
how is uruguay tax free?
You could have and should have become a CPA in Canada. A life well lived, at least.
What countries could we visit with this residency permit ? Is it the same as the local passeport ? thanks
No it's not, residency permits usually only allow access to that country
I don't understand how this can lead to permanent residency if it requires residency for 2 years yet you can only renew the digital nomad visa for a total of 1 year (6 months + 6 months extended). Does anyone have any insight on this process?
Brother did you got information
Hi ☺️👋 what is it
There s wealth tax though. If I remember correctly..
No, not true
There's always a catch. Portugal was advertised as income tax free for your first ten years but it only applies to income already taxed elsewhere. It also doesn't cover if you run a digital business or work from home while living there. I would not be surprised if Uruguay doesn't do the same or millions of people would move there and other countries would compete or get into conflict with them.
nope. the problem with portugal and all the others europeans countries is that they all are a USA protectorat and they must do as they say.
I’m here now and I believe the right tax strategic it will be worth
Nice! What do you like about Uruguay?
Are you in Uruguay?
@@OffshoreCitizen nice vibe , grass fed beef and great opportunity on property market
Interesting. Would this Visa allow you to open bank accounts in the country?
You can even open a bank account in Uruguay without residency. I did it with the BROU - costs around 22 USD per month.
Can you do you help with this?
What happened to your Colombia video?
It will be reposted in a few days. We need to optimize a few things about it :)
Doesn’t Uruguay also require vaccinations?
no
Is it difficult to get a Uruguayan passport? And once a citizen, can it be renounced?
3 years to citizenship but does require a lot of physical presence. Yes it can be renounced
@@RomilCPatelhello i heard when a foreigner especially african gets uruguay passport it will be the person's nationality written and not uruguay meaning i can't travel visa free to europe is it true?
@@RomilCPatelhello i heard when a foreigner especially african gets uruguay passport it will be the person's nationality written and not uruguay meaning i can't travel visa free to europe is it true?
Looks like you can't include your children in the application. I guess they are mainly looking for single nomads.
Would it be possible to get a bank account in Uruguay?
You can even get a bank account without having residency. I opened one last month with the BROU - costs around 22 USD per month.
@@buhltbuhlt You can open a bank account in Uruguay as a foreigner? With no physical address in Uruguay?
3:28 "super tax regulated"?
According to american entrepeneur nomad Doug Casey , ' Uruguay is overrated' , it lacks infraestructure, like a metro, train line, urban highways etc, plus it is disturbingly expensive, gasoline price is the same as in Switzerland (today 4 times more than next door Argentina ), probably most expensive latin american country to live in. As opposed to that, you have a stable financial system , the 90s all emerging ecos went into crisis, in 2002 Uruguay almost defaulted and was rescued by IMF-US , a plane with the cash arriving in Montevideo was tv broadcasted like a final, not the case of neighbour Argentina( the scale was a factor ). People are lovely and have better morals than in many Latam neighbours.
Uruguay was facing an economic crisis due to the bad decisions of our governants in 2002. But Uruguay learnt what it did badly and this country fixed many problems after that year. And nowadays Uruguay's gdp per capita is a bit lower than Portugal, which it is a western european country
I am indian and i am a remote worker. Do i have to pay tax in malaysia
Not till 2026 I guess, but their tax system requires us to pay on remote salary
can it lead to citizenship down the road?
Yes, permanent residents can apply for citizenship after 3-5 years.
How do you feel about Uruguay?
@@OffshoreCitizen thanks for the reply, since I live in Switzerland but would prefer Spanish , this could be the perfect country for me :) keep up the good content !
Beware that Uruguay citizenship does not come with the nationality. The only country in the world with this strange problem. You could become and citizen and get the passport but it would say your nationality is your home country, so really not useful.
Your voice is so low can’t hear u
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Japan gets its beef from Argentina 😅
First comment!
Nice!
How did you like the video?
@@OffshoreCitizen It's great. Would consider it, but I'm probably moving to Buenos Aires on a tourist visa in a couple of years. I'm always surprised that countries often make the process a major hassle. Some of it I agree with (police check on residency permits), but no one wants to jump through a bunch of hoops to only stay for a few months or a year with no chance to renew. I'm a simple guy, and the hassle factor is a major reason why I do or not do a lot of things.
Uruguay is a great country in South America. A quiet island of stability in that neighbourhood. But it's evidently very dull.
I rather take dull than the rolller coaster of Argentinian and Brazilian politics
Yeah, finally someone says the truth. Be prepared to be bored.
No thanks.
Not worth it on many reasons not being told here
What would some of your reasons be?
Uruguay? Hell no. I’ll pay taxes but will have no worry for my life and safety.
What makes you think Uruguay is a dangerous place?
Uruguay isn't a dangerous place and is mostly white. If you are if white European descent it is one of the best places in the world
Uruguay is the safest country in entire South America. Get your facts right before saying something negative.
There are no mass shootings in Uruguay.
@@OffshoreCitizen some guys were chasing us there with motorcycles
Anybody trashing Uruguay is clueless. Very stable country with a mostly white population of western eurooean immigrants. If you are not european or not of european descent (not white) do not go there and ruin it like every other country you non europeans go to.
That is harsh to say. Europeans are not saints also.
it's probable that many black americans live in Uruguay as digital nomad
Your voice is so low can’t hear u