Short-Term Remote Work Option

• Published date: 23 August 2022
• Subject Matter: Immigration, General Immigration
• Law Firm: Envoy Global, Inc.
• Author: Mr Jessie Butchley

Key Points

• Uruguay introduced a short-term remote work option for foreign nationals

Overview

The government of Uruguay introduced the Provisional Identity Card for remote workers. The Card will be available for a maximum period of stay of 180 days. The Provisional Identity Card will also be extendable by an additional 180-day period.

Qualified applicants must be employed by a company that has no entity registered in Uruguay. Foreign national remote workers will not require sponsorship in Uruguay to obtain the Provisional Identity Card.

In addition, remote workers will not be required to register with the social security service of Uruguay, which is required for all other foreign nationals employed in the country.

What are the Changes?

The government of Uruguay modified a past decree in order to introduce the Provisional Identity Card for remote foreign national workers. The Card will permit a maximum period of stay of 180 days and can be renewed for an additional...