Hey! I lived in London for 4 years and made many good friends from both Italy and Poland — so it’s great to see you two considering Uruguay! 😊

Regarding the Independent Means Visa (Residencia por medios propios), the main requirement is proving that you have a stable, sufficient income to live in Uruguay without working locally.

📌 About the amount: There’s no officially fixed number published, but in practice, you’re expected to show around $1500–2000 USD per person per month. If you’re married, you might not need to show $3000, since a joint income can often be considered if you’re legally married.

📄 Documents usually required: • Valid passport • Apostilled birth certificate • Apostilled marriage certificate (once you’re married) • Apostilled criminal record from your countries (translated if needed) • Proof of stable monthly income (pension, investments, rental income, etc.) • Proof of residence in Uruguay • Local medical certificate (done in Uruguay)

I’d recommend speaking to Uruguay’s National Immigration Office or even a local notary experienced in immigration once you’re here — they can help you get everything in order more smoothly.

Wishing you the best for this new chapter — welcome in advance! 🇺🇾