Uruguay working holiday visa for Portugal citizens
Working Holiday visa · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026
The short answer
Portugal citizens aged 18–35 can get the Working Holiday visa and live and work in Uruguay for up to 12 months. Places: 200/yr. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.
Age window
18–35
Duration
12 months
Cost
See official site
Quota
200/yr
The conditions that matter
- Aged 18–35 (agreement signed 2024)
- Sufficient funds + insurance
Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.
Living in Uruguay: costs & pay
The visa gets you in — this is whether it adds up. Real figures for Uruguay, so you can weigh what you'll earn against what you'll spend.
Cost of living
Good value
Price level 73 · World Bank
Typical pay
126.92 UYU/hr
Minimum wage