Incentive schemes for potential returnees and Repatriation Guide

Uruguayans repatriating after a stay of more than two years outside the national territory, enjoy a range of benefits, which also act to incentivise return migration. The Repatriation Office, under the purview of MRREE, disburses entitlements based on agreements signed by the Ministry with other public entities. The scope was to ease the transition and reintegration processes. Benefits for returnees include the right to free public health coverage for one year, landline, mobile and internet plans for 90 days, and rental guarantees. There are also a number of tax exemptions on importing household goods and vehicles from abroad.