Five Latin American Residency Routes That Need No Investment

Five Latin American countries run residency programmes that require no investment at all, according to an analysis of the region's so-called "unicorn" routes. For Uruguay, the route is aimed at people who can show stable passive income rather than capital to deploy.

Key facts

• Five Latin American countries are covered: Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia and Panama
• None of the routes requires an investment
• Uruguay's route is the rentista visa, based on passive income
• Argentina, Mexico, Colombia and Panama each run their own no-investment route

Which countries are included?

The analysis covers Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia and Panama. Each of these countries is described as offering a residency route that does not require applicants to make an investment.

What does Uruguay offer?

Uruguay's route is the rentista visa. It is designed for applicants who can demonstrate stable passive income. The source does not give the income threshold, the length of residency granted, the application procedure or any fees.

What this means for travellers

Travellers considering long-term stays in Uruguay through the rentista visa should establish whether they can evidence stable passive income before making plans. The source does not state the required amount, so applicants will need to confirm the current threshold and process separately.

No start date, fee or processing time is given for any of the five programmes. Further details on each route are expected in the full analysis.