This page is the official master plan for my 10-year journey from the Philippines to Uruguayan citizenship.
In 2026, I am launching this project. In 2029, I will move. By 2034, I plan to be a dual citizen.
I’m not selling a fantasy; I’m sharing a blueprint. This page will serve as the "master index" for every video, post, and guide I create along the way.
Phase 0: The Preparation (2026 - 2029)
Goal: To prepare all legal, financial, and personal frameworks before leaving the Philippines. This is the 3-year "planning" phase.
Key Content (I will link these as they are published):
Video/Post: Why I Chose Uruguay (The 10-Point Checklist)
Video/Post: My 3-Year Savings Plan (The "Get to $X" Fund)
Video/Post: How I'm Learning Spanish (My Daily Routine)
Video/Post: My Full 10-Year Project Plan (The Master Spreadsheet)
Video/Post: Getting the Philippines NBI/Police Clearance (For Future Residency)
Video/Post: Renewing My Philippine Passport (The 2029 Timing)
Video/Post: My Resignation Plan (Leaving a 10+ Year Career)
Phase 1: The Move & Initial Setup (2029)
Goal: To land in Uruguay, establish a legal "on-ramp," and set up a home base.
My plan is to land as a tourist and immediately apply for the Uruguay Digital Nomad (Remote-Worker) Permit. This permit is designed for people who work for companies abroad and is light on paperwork. It provides a legal 6-month stay, renewable for up to ~12 months.
My chosen home base is Durazno. It's affordable, has excellent fiber internet, and is only 2-3 hours from Montevideo, making it perfect for immigration errands.
Key Content (To be documented in 2029):
Video/Post: My Last 24 Hours in the Philippines
Video/Post: The 30-Hour Journey to Montevideo
Video/Post: Arriving in Durazno (First Impressions)
Video/Post: Applying for the Digital Nomad Permit (Step-by-Step)
Video/Post: Apartment Hunting in Durazno (My $300/mo 1-BR)
Video/Post: Setting Up My Life: Getting a Lease, Bank Account, and Health Card (Carné de Salud)
Phase 2: The Residency Transition (Year 1-2 / 2030-2031)
Goal: To transition from the temporary Digital Nomad permit to a formal Temporary Residence and then Permanent Residence.
The Digital Nomad permit is not a direct path to citizenship. I must use that first 6-12 months to prepare my file for Temporary Residence, which is the real doorway to permanent status.
Key Content (To be documented in 2030-2031):
Video/Post: My "Means of Livelihood" Notarial Certificate (How I Prove My Remote Income)
Video/Post: Gathering My Paper Trail (Lease, Utility Bills, Bank Statements)
Video/Post: Upgrading to Permanent Residence (The Final Application)
Phase 3: The Citizenship Countdown (Year 3-5 / 2032-2034)
Goal: To live in Uruguay, build community ties, and satisfy the legal requirements for naturalization.
The citizenship clock for a single person is 5 years of habitual residence. (It is 3 years for a married couple). My countdown starts the day I arrive and establish my life.
Naturalization in Uruguay is a judicial process. This means I must prove my integration to a court.
Key Content (To be documented in 2032-2034):
Video/Post: Year 3 Update: My Integration File (Spanish Certs, Gym Memberships, Volunteering)
Video/Post: Finding My Citizenship Witnesses (Who They Are and Why They're Crucial)
Video/Post: Avoiding Common Pitfalls (The "Thin Local Footprint" Mistake)
Video/Post: The 5-Year Milestone: Am I Ready?
Phase 4: Filing for Citizenship (2034)
Goal: To file the Carta de Ciudadanía (Letter of Citizenship).
This is the final step. I will work with a local attorney to assemble my petition, bring my witnesses, and formally request citizenship. Uruguay accepts dual citizenship, so I will then be able to hold both my Filipino and new Uruguayan passports.
Key Content (To be documented in 2034):
Video/Post: I'm Filing for Citizenship (The Final Dossier)
Video/Post: My Court Appearance (The Final Interview)
Video/Post: The "Carta de Ciudadanía" (I Have My Second Passport)
Follow The Journey
This page is my blueprint. The best way to follow the day-to-day progress is by subscribing to the YouTube Channel Link Here and following this blog.
Thank you for being here.
- Emman, The Asian Drifter
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