Moving from South Africa to Uruguay

Member since 19 June 2015

MichaelfromCTMember19 June 2015 20:50:30

Hallo there.

I live in Cape town and am a South African.
I am a Health and Safety officer with First Aid skills.. I don't know anybody there. What would be the way to go to get a living and workers permit. I know that South Africans can visit the Country without a Visa.
Should I do my research in Uruguay on a holiday Visa on how to get the papers.
Any help and advice is appreciated.

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focusproperties Active member

Member since 15 September 2014

focuspropertiesActive member23 June 2015 13:05:03

Hi Michael,

I would suggest you do some research on what documents are necessary or hire a consultant to advise you before you come as there may be some documentation you need from your country of residence. There is nothing stopping you from coming and living as a tourist for as long as they are willing to stamp your passport every 6 months when you would have to leave the country and re-enter.

nuhope Member

Member since 05 December 2013

nuhopeMember06 July 2015 11:42:35

Michael.
I have the same qualifications as you and skillset.
Please touch base with me on whatsapp 0741944493 to discuss leaving CT for Uruguay.
I can't do SA any more...
:-(

janway Active member

Member since 17 May 2010

janwayActive member06 July 2015 16:59:09

I doubt you will find work without fluent Spanish here. Also expect low wages - a highschool teacher friend only makes approx. $1,200 US per month. Many make less and work at two or more jobs to make ends meet. I believe to work legally you will need to have applied for permanent residency or get a company to offer you work and apply for a temporary workers permit for you.

Most of the population and jobs are in Montevideo. From my observation of local workers, health and safety requirements are pretty far down the list!

cccmedia Ecuador/Colombia Expert

Member since 13 March 2014

cccmediaEcuador/Colombia Expert08 July 2015 01:55:40

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focusproperties wrote:
I would suggest you do some research on what documents are necessary or hire a consultant to advise you before you come....

Focus's comments are sound, except I don't think you necessarily need to pay someone for advice before you get here.

In my experience, you can ask a question or two at least via email, of an immigration attorney or facilitator gratis.

Is it my imagination...or is Focus a dead ringer for the brilliant North American character actor Joe Pantoliano?

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