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Slovenia vs Uruguay: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Slovenia grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6).
  • Tax treatment differs: Slovenia — standard resident taxation; Uruguay — territorial taxation. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit and the Uruguay Nómada Digital permit.
Criteria Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit Uruguay Nómada Digital permit
Minimum income / month €3,200 No fixed threshold
Income basis Savings accepted Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year (better) 6 months
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 1 year 1 year
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes (better) No
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Territorial taxation (Sistema de fuente territorial (IRPF/IRNR); optional new-resident tax holiday for those who become tax residents)
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €30,000 Not required
Insurance duration required Full visa period —
Application fee ≈ €102 ≈ €8 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, In country Online, In country
Processing time 4–9 weeks 2–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Uruguay Nómada Digital permit →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Slovenia → Insurance for Uruguay →

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