Permanent Residence by Uruguayan Family Link

Overview

This permanent-residence route is for foreign nationals with a qualifying family link to a Uruguayan: child, spouse, registered partner (concubino/a under Law 18.246) or sibling. Applicants evidence the family relationship in addition to the standard identity, criminal-record and health documentation, and the Direccion Nacional de Migracion grants permanent residence and the cedula.

Eligibility

Application pathway

1. 01

   Check the route fit

   Confirm the family link falls within the qualifying categories (child, spouse, registered partner or sibling of a Uruguayan).

2. 02

   Build the evidence pack

   Obtain and apostille/legalise the relationship evidence plus identity, criminal-record and health documents.

3. 03

   Submit through the official channel

   Start the application online at tramites.gub.uy or in person at DNM, pay the UI fee and submit.

4. 04

   After approval

   Attend the in-person appointment with originals; on approval obtain residence and the cedula.

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• Temporary Legal Residence (Residencia Temporaria)

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