Published: 28.10.2026

• 2026-10-28Uruguay creates a special pathway to permanent residence by arraigo for foreigners who arrived before 2026

  Under a decree issued on October 8, foreigners who entered Uruguay before January 1, 2026 may qualify for permanent residence by arraigo if they meet the stated conditions. The pathway covers, among others, certain asylum applicants and people whose asylum claims were rejected; applications under the scheme can be filed from 2027.

• 2026-04-03Residence applications in Uruguay are filed in-country through the migration authority

  Uruguay’s official materials describe temporary, permanent, Mercosur temporary and permanent residence, as well as permanent residence based on family ties. The procedure must be initiated after arrival in Uruguay before the Dirección Nacional de Migración; prior consular processing is generally not required unless the applicant’s nationality requires an entry visa.