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Residency requirements

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antaresuy (201.221.20.230) -

Following are the requirements to apply for residency in Uruguay.

• Certified copy of Birth Certificate, duly legalized by Uruguayan Consulate closest to or at place of birth.

• Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable), duly legalized by Uruguayan Consulate closest to or at place of marriage.

• Certified copy of Divorce Sentence (only applicable, if applicant is divorced and has intentions to get married again), duly legalized by Uruguayan Consulate closest to or at place of divorce.

• Good Conduct Certificate issued by country’s National Police (i.e. FBI for U.S.) of country of birth, duly legalized by Uruguayan Consulate closest to or at place of residency.

• Good Conduct Certificate issued by country’s National Police (i.e. FBI for U.S.) where applicant has lived for the past 5 years (if several countries, than from each country), duly legalized by Uruguayan Consulate closest to or at place of residency.

In addition a proof of income will be required, which MUST BE of a minimum of USD 500 (it is recommended to have a bit more than that).

A Health Certificate will also be requested by Immigrations, which only is obtainable at specific Institutions in Uruguay. Tetanus vaccination is mandatory in Uruguay and will be necessary for all applicants (Vaccination Certificate from Abroad will be accepted). Blood and urin test will be made to all applicants over 15 years of age. All women between 21 and 65 years of age have to provide a PAP Test a Mammography as well (tests from abroad will be accepted if not older than 3 months).

All above mentioned documents will be retained and NOT returned.

With all documents an application for Permanent Residency can be settled at Immigrations. Each case will be considered individuallyby Immigrations. Immigrations has the right to ask for further information and/or documents if the Legal Department considers it necessary.

After the Residency has been approved, the Local ID will specify the approval and will be valid for 3 years, which is renewable for further terms of 3 years.

To obtain a Local Driving License is also easy. A different Health Certificate will be required (mainly sight and hearing tests), as well as a home Driving License, the Local ID and the Passport. With these documents you get your Local Driving License.

Reply #1 andrew (16) from Reno NV (Contact Member) -

Do you get taxed on the amount of capital you have in Uruguay? Does this mean most people keep their capital outside of the country and just wire money in when needed? What are interest rates that banks pay down there on money market accounts and are the banks safe?

Reply #2 quli khan (151.68.160.200) - 11/01/09 08:55

"information for residancs in uruguay"

sir i need complete information and guidance how to get residace in uruguay i have permanant residace in italy and i am a national from pakistan living and working in italy

Reply #3 Ugly Man from The Ugly Farm (Contact Member) - 11/02/09 05:59

"Guide to Living in Uruguay"

You can get all the information Uruguay on Uruguay Residency Requirements here:

• Ultimate Guide to Living in Uruguay

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