janway
Canadian expat in Uruguay
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Registration: 17 May 2010
Ethnic Food? Forget it! Uruguayans Want Meat & Only Meat, He Says by cccmedia
At the URU New Members intro thread, a Uruguayan posting under the name Fraanca who moved to Zug, Switzerland, threw cold water on someone's plans for an ethnic restaurant in Uruguay: "There used to be an Indian restaurant in Montevideo ...
Sorry to say the Japanese restaurant is gone and the owners have gone back to Switzerland. Read More
Relocation formalities-Doing it on internet or engaging a professional by clintaboo
we are two retired professionals from Canada living in Merida Mexico for the past 10 years we are now interested in moving to Uruguay,but have heard on forums that relocating is getting difficult for older expats we are both in our late sixties, ...
You cannot get residency here from afar. It is a slow process and requires you to produce a lot of paperwork which all has to be authenticated and translated and the documents are only good for so long. There are long waits even to get an ... Read More
Electrical Outlets - Plug adapter
Most of the outlets here are three small round holes in a row. It is easy to find adapters in most larger supermarkets and hardware stores. http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/uruguay/ Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Uruguay?
Yes, we are happy to live here at present. We are in one of the smaller towns, I would never want to live in Montevideo but I don't like cities anyway. I think if you are retired and have a healthy pension income from somewhere else, you can ... Read More
How can we get our dogs from Montevideo airport to our accomodation?
There are several services that can do this. Check out http://listado.mercadolibre.com.uy/servicio-de-traslado-de-mascotas-desde-aeropuerta#D[A:servicio-de-traslado-de-mascotas-desde-aeropuerta] A lot of people here only have motorbikes or ... Read More
Essentials to live in Uruguay by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Uruguay, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Uruguay? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Up until a few years ago, expats were advised to bring everything as things here were hard to find or very expensive. it has improved quite a lot, now you can find queen sized beds, BBQ's, decent sheets and towels but generally at a higher ... Read More
New: Gatherings and events in Uruguay by Julien
Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Uruguay? To help you meet people and find outings in Uruguay, we launched a [b]Gatherings and Events section[/b] in Uruguay: you can now follow whats ...
If you choose Community at the top of the page then pick events you will see them. Well, just one at present. Read More
Ethnic Food? Forget it! Uruguayans Want Meat & Only Meat, He Says by cccmedia
At the URU New Members intro thread, a Uruguayan posting under the name Fraanca who moved to Zug, Switzerland, threw cold water on someone's plans for an ethnic restaurant in Uruguay: "There used to be an Indian restaurant in Montevideo ...
There was a Korean one too but it seems to have closed. I don't eat meat and although I can find plain fish or simple pasta or pizzas without meat, the choices tend to be identical where ever I go. Salads consist of lettuce, tomato, onion and ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, These are my opinions only! Yes it is safe especially if you locate somewhere other than Montevideo. No, jobs can be hard to come by. There are some teaching English but most require proper qualifications. The preferred accent is English from ... Read More
Making phone calls in Uruguay
You can buy a cheap cell phone from Antel or Moviestar for about $15.00 US and you can just add minutes each month for a few dollars. You can do this at the checkout counter of any supermarket with Antel or go into Antel or Moviestar. There may be ... Read More
Documents translation in Spanish
Don't forget your documents also need to be either apostilled or legalised depending on the country that issued them before bringing them here. Also a police report is usually only valid for 6 months from the date it is issued. Then you need to ... Read More
Driving in Uruguay by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Uruguay? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Ha, ha. Wait till the Argentines come back in the summer. They will fly by you at 120K on their way to Punta del Este especially all weekend. We have difficulty crossing the highway or even getting onto it at times due to the solid stream of ... Read More
Driving in Uruguay by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Uruguay? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
A report today on traffic accidents here shows one death every 17 hours on the roads and 88 injuries per day. 40% of the deaths occur between 8.00 pm Friday and 8.00 am Monday. Drinking and driving laws are strict here - you are allowed a reading of ... Read More
Safety in Uruguay by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Uruguay? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Higher Ed is only "free" in the public universities and they are so crowded, many students do not even get into the classroom but sit on the floor outside the room trying to hear. Also once you get a job, your taxes will be higher than ... Read More
Moving to Montevideo, Uruguay
Yes you need a five month deposit plus one month more if you use a realtor. The money goes into a bank used for this purpose. You probably won't qualify for the other types of programs such as ANDA as you need local income and have to have ... Read More
Moving from South Africa to Uruguay by MichaelfromCT
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 ...
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 ... Read More
Hi! Family of 3~ my fiance & I + our 10 month old by Jadegreen927
I have soo many questions about being in uruguay.Coming from the states (my fiance from LA then Dallas, me from Dallas & we are now both in Denver) my main concern is raising our son in the best possible place. Here in the states, our water is ...
Most of the food grown here is with the usual fertilzers and pesticides. That is why there has been problems with the water supply in some areas where they have contaminated the rivers. You can grow your own of course or buy a few limited choices of ... Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
The video I saw on You tube is dated April 4th 2015. I couldn't see anything except basic landscaping. Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Websites that will give you an idea of prices and the space you get for the money are http://www.buscandocasa.com/ http://www.casas.com.uy/ Closing costs add another 9 - 10% of the asking price. Paying less than the asking is not that common ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You can expect to pay around $100,000 US for an apartment in Mvd in a safe area with at least two bedrooms. Cash only here unless you have worked here at a steady job for two years, then you might qualify for a short mortgage at a high rate. There ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Moderated by : Priscilla Reason : do not promote external groups on Expat.com Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You will be disappointed in the wages, cost of living, public schooling and the housing here compared to where you are now. Although the healthcare is acceptable here, my doctor writes everything down in a paper file, you personally have to go and ... Read More
Is there a lot of heart disease in Uruguay?
Surprisingly Uruguay is third in the world for breast cancer deaths behind St. Kitts and Antigua. It is also high in Argentina but lower in Brazil Read More
Healthcare in Uruguay by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Uruguay ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Uruguay? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
We just had occasion to experience the public free healthcare when a US expat who had not joined a Mutualista needed emergency care. It took several days with several different people helping him before they reluctantly agreed to admit him to ... Read More
cheap accommodation for one person
Check airbnb for accommodations - mostly in Montevideo. I would start there, most of the population lives there and in May many other places are very quiet as all the tourists have gone. Read More
To those who purchased PROPERTY in Montevideo by metamorfoza
Hi All: I am planning to visit Montevideo in June (it's my second visit) I am seriously considering buying me a condo in Montevideo, most likely in Punta Carretas or Buceo. I am working on my research and am in touch with real estate agents, but ...
Numbeo.com will give you a comparison between where you are now and MVD for basic prices. You can also look at issues like crime, healthcare, property prices etc. Read More
****MIDDLE MAY. ROOM WANTED****
Where will you be working? If Montevideo then Punta del Este is about a 2 hour drive by car! airbnb.com has listings for private rooms in Mvd from around $450 to $550 US per month. . Much of the single room rentals go to University students and ... Read More
To those who purchased PROPERTY in Montevideo by metamorfoza
Hi All: I am planning to visit Montevideo in June (it's my second visit) I am seriously considering buying me a condo in Montevideo, most likely in Punta Carretas or Buceo. I am working on my research and am in touch with real estate agents, but ...
Galina mentioned she was in her early sixties so I assume she does not plan to try to find work here. Retirement age here is 60 for both men and women and even those in their 50's find it hard to find work - even locals. Many jobs give an age ... Read More
Practical advise needed - on EVERYTHING by metamorfoza
Hi all: I will appreciate any inside info on Uruguay and more specifically - Montevideo. I visited in January of 2011 and will be there again in June of 2015. I consider buying a condo (yet, undecided on the entire move) - in Punta Carretas. New ...
That is true I am sure with a very low income. This article says under $9000 US. https://americansabroad.org/issues/taxation/us-taxes-while-living-abroad-faq/ This also mentions FBAR and form 8938 that are required by US citizens abroad. Read More
To those who purchased PROPERTY in Montevideo by metamorfoza
Hi All: I am planning to visit Montevideo in June (it's my second visit) I am seriously considering buying me a condo in Montevideo, most likely in Punta Carretas or Buceo. I am working on my research and am in touch with real estate agents, but ...
Don't know much about your housing questions except I think often your "condo fees" cover heating costs in some buildings.Some have hot water radiators. Medical coverage - you generally chose a Mutualista such as Medica Uruguaya or ... Read More
Relocation To Uruguay by Amythest
Greeting Everyone, I require information in relocating to uruguay. I require every itty bitty detail about the process as my research made it more complicated. I would be grateful if someone were to list down step by step summary of the procedures ...
The requirements seem to change often but what I needed to provide three years ago were birth certificate and proof of income. Now these have to be apostilled or legalized depending on the country you currently live in. For me this meant getting a ... Read More
from Italy
You can come as a visitor for three months easily. To work legally this is current I think http://www.moving2uruguay.net/visas-and-customs/employment.html Jobs here are limited (especially if you do not speak Spanish) and poorly paid. Most locals ... Read More
Buying things online...and selling things online by Fontanaz
Hello everyone, Currently I am living in Buenos Aires. Here it is not so easy to buy stuff on Amazon and get it delivered to your door. The tax you have to pay to the Argentine authorities is that high, that it's not economical anymore to buy ...
Everyone says cost of living is at least 30% more here though.You will find everywhere a ghost town except for Jan and Feb. compared to BA. I hope you have already spent time here in the off season! Read More
Buying things online...and selling things online by Fontanaz
Hello everyone, Currently I am living in Buenos Aires. Here it is not so easy to buy stuff on Amazon and get it delivered to your door. The tax you have to pay to the Argentine authorities is that high, that it's not economical anymore to buy ...
I don't know anything about selling here but most people use Mercadolibre http://www.mercadolibre.com.uy/ and payments are usually cash or bank transfers or at Abitab. There are no bank restrictions here but banks do require very specific ... Read More
Buying things online...and selling things online by Fontanaz
Hello everyone, Currently I am living in Buenos Aires. Here it is not so easy to buy stuff on Amazon and get it delivered to your door. The tax you have to pay to the Argentine authorities is that high, that it's not economical anymore to buy ...
It is expensive here too. If you have a Uruguayan cedula you can order items online and not pay tax on five shipments a year as long as the item and shipping together is under $200 US but most electronics plus a list of other items are not ... Read More
Business startups
You might try contacting the Ministry of Education. http://educacion.mec.gub.uy/innovaportal/v/16973/5/mecweb/instituciones_educativas_autorizadas_y_habilitadas?leftmenuid=16973 Read More
Source of Income in Uruguay
I doubt she could live on that amount anyway. As a couple we were asked to show $1500 US a month and we owned our house here. Friends who are currently renting were asked to show $2000 US a month. This is a reasonable amount and unless she plans ... Read More
How to get Permanent Residence in Uruguay I am living in Dubai by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone can help me. What are the requirements Involved in getting Permanent Residence in Uruguay? One has to show monthly income which is $600? It has to earn from a job or from any fix amount can work too?? If from a job then it must ...
There is nothing you can do from outside the country except collect all the correct paperwork and have it apostilled or legalized depending on the country the paperwork is from. Everything else has to be done here including official Spanish ... Read More
I live a huge money problems with uruguyuan banks because I am TR. by aytac
It is a very very long story, I don't want to bother you but my man problem is ; - the banks wants that you proof your money which belongs to you and which comes from your TR account to them !!!! and they block the payment even you send the ...
We transfer money every few months from Canada and after a few holdups it seems to work OK. Our money shows up in our BROU account about three days later. You need to follow exactly the right steps or it will get held up. Keep your amount under ... Read More
A long move to Montevideo Uruguay by blakejkimmel
Hello all!!! My wife and I are in our early thirties and are currently living in New York City. Due to my freigntening curiosity of other cultures, we are venturing to Montevideo where i will be working for an American investment bank with a small ...
You might check here for Jewish info. http://www.timesofisrael.com/the-jewish-planet/montevideo/ You can expect to pay a five month deposit for rentals plus one month to the realtor as a commission. Usually there are building costs each month ... Read More
True costs of day to day life by Ubersaramck
Hi Everyone, Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to answer my questions already! I am in your debt! Currently I am trying to do a budget list for day to day living in Uruguay. How much does it actually cost to live? Monthly utilities, ...
In the MVD newspaper there are jobs advertised. For example Psychologist pay was approx. $7.50 US per hour. Many jobs pay $5.00 - 6.00 US an hour. Many have restrictions such as gender and age range. I know Uruguayans who cannot find work as they ... Read More
Las Olas Ecuador development by rastadan
Looking for information regarding the Las Olas Ecuador development near Bahia de Caraquez. Has anyone been on site? How does the project look so far? Please share your impressions of the development plan and any observations you may have.
There was a guy called David here in Uruguay that was involved in a stalled development called Sugarloaf near Piriapolis. Would not be the same person would it? There were supposedly a lot of lots sold and promises of a restaurant, spa etc. but ... Read More
WHATis the opportunity for a retired College Professor finding work
School start here in March for the year but see if http://www.universia.edu.uy/ is of any help. Read More
assistance in finding work and general work related qustions
I can only give you my impressions from living here for two years. Others may be able to give you a more positive response. Most jobs here will require fluent Spanish. Many jobs only want people up to age about 45 and will state that in the advert. ... Read More
How to get Permanent Residence in Uruguay I am living in Dubai by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone can help me. What are the requirements Involved in getting Permanent Residence in Uruguay? One has to show monthly income which is $600? It has to earn from a job or from any fix amount can work too?? If from a job then it must ...
One word about the difference between an escribano and a lawyer. I think the set up here is more like England where you have solicitors and barristers. Both do slightly different work usually in the same office. Solicitors are not licensed to ... Read More
Punta del Este
There already is quite a large expat group that meet at the Don Peperone Restaurant in the Punta Shopping Mall. You might want to get in touch with Silvia who organizes the group at puntaexpats@yahoo.com Read More
How to get Permanent Residence in Uruguay I am living in Dubai by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone can help me. What are the requirements Involved in getting Permanent Residence in Uruguay? One has to show monthly income which is $600? It has to earn from a job or from any fix amount can work too?? If from a job then it must ...
Well, we have been here more than two years and still only have a temporary cedula. I do not know anyone who arrived when we did or there about who has got their permanent cedula. Apparently our application is at the final department so hopefully ... Read More
How to get Permanent Residence in Uruguay I am living in Dubai by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone can help me. What are the requirements Involved in getting Permanent Residence in Uruguay? One has to show monthly income which is $600? It has to earn from a job or from any fix amount can work too?? If from a job then it must ...
Do you have your permanent cedula? How long did it take? Read More
Leaving the good ole U.S.A. by Bippy 96
Hello everyone, I'm trying to find info. on Uruguay in case things get worse here in the U.S. Barrack is a tyrant no different than Stalin or the others and he is intentionally destroying the country. The news media doesn't report it because except ...
I would not put much faith in anything Expat Bob says about Uruguay. He moved on to Chile and I don't think he is all that happy there either. Read More
How to get Permanent Residence in Uruguay I am living in Dubai by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone can help me. What are the requirements Involved in getting Permanent Residence in Uruguay? One has to show monthly income which is $600? It has to earn from a job or from any fix amount can work too?? If from a job then it must ...
Actually I am British. You would need to check if your country need a visa to Argentina or Brazil. The Brazil one is more complicated I think. Most countries do not need a visa but some have a reciprocity fee because those countries charge a fee ... Read More
How to get Permanent Residence in Uruguay I am living in Dubai by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone can help me. What are the requirements Involved in getting Permanent Residence in Uruguay? One has to show monthly income which is $600? It has to earn from a job or from any fix amount can work too?? If from a job then it must ...
You need to contact someone with more knowledge than me. I am only going on what I have been told. It seems that everyone gets different information depending on who you ask. Owning property has nothing to do with residency. We bought our house ... Read More
How to get Permanent Residence in Uruguay I am living in Dubai by ODAN
Dear all, Anyone can help me. What are the requirements Involved in getting Permanent Residence in Uruguay? One has to show monthly income which is $600? It has to earn from a job or from any fix amount can work too?? If from a job then it must ...
You can buy property without being a resident. You will need to pay cash and expect to add about 10% for closing costs. Residency is taking about two years at present. You need to show " sufficient income to support your lifestyle" Your escribano ... Read More
Questions rarely asked?...curious to know if: by gMantis
Before I further deepen my desire to relocate to a seemingly wonderful place like Uruguay there are several key elements I need to be critically aware of. Hopefully someone(s) will be able to respond with certainty, through personal/professional ...
You may want to read this. http://www6.rel-uita.org/agricultura/agrotoxicos/modelo_agroexportador_plaguicidas-eng.htm I came across this after looking for information following a story in the newspaper here about teachers in the north of the ... Read More
I need an immigration lawyer plssssss. by ALIF2
Hi, i think thjat i will be moving to Urugauy soon. i prefer to arrange all my documents and requirments before making such a move. This is why i would like to contact a lawyer, pay some fees and save the hussle and the headache. if you know ...
We like Atlantida. I am not a city person and could never live in MVD. In winter much of Atlantida is closed. Only a few restaurants are open and many of the small businesses are closed. Many of the houses are closed up too. You can get the basic ... Read More
how organic uruguay is with their food by Whisperwind
Hi we are from Canada coming to Uruguay to Scout around for a retirement area. We also will be looking for a smaller community near a larger city. We are organic wondering how organic uruguay is with their food etc. etc. Are there areas with cleaner ...
We have lived here two years. The farmers market near us sometimes has one or two organic sellers with a very small selection of plants and food items but they do not do much business. I believe most of the produce is grown more in the north of ... Read More
how organic uruguay is with their food by Whisperwind
Hi we are from Canada coming to Uruguay to Scout around for a retirement area. We also will be looking for a smaller community near a larger city. We are organic wondering how organic uruguay is with their food etc. etc. Are there areas with cleaner ...
Don't forget that most people use a pozo negro for sewage. This is not a septic tank and field but simply a tank in the ground that seeps water into the surrounding ground and solid waste collects in the bottom and you get a truck to pump it out ... Read More
Which area is U.S. fave, Col. Del Sacramento or Punta & why?
I think there are more expats in Punta but it is mostly highrise apartments along the beaches. Apart from Colonia I cannot think of anything that would qualify as a beautiful historic seaside town. Read More
I need an immigration lawyer plssssss. by ALIF2
Hi, i think thjat i will be moving to Urugauy soon. i prefer to arrange all my documents and requirments before making such a move. This is why i would like to contact a lawyer, pay some fees and save the hussle and the headache. if you know ...
You will see the requirements above on the fourflags site. You will need someone who speaks Spanish with you if you do not. Read More
I need an immigration lawyer plssssss. by ALIF2
Hi, i think thjat i will be moving to Urugauy soon. i prefer to arrange all my documents and requirments before making such a move. This is why i would like to contact a lawyer, pay some fees and save the hussle and the headache. if you know ...
I was told that only the initial filing was done where you live and eventually you will have to go to the regular place in MVD as all the papers end up there. Maybe this is incorrect? Have you completed the whole thing yet? Read More
I need an immigration lawyer plssssss. by ALIF2
Hi, i think thjat i will be moving to Urugauy soon. i prefer to arrange all my documents and requirments before making such a move. This is why i would like to contact a lawyer, pay some fees and save the hussle and the headache. if you know ...
You can look at this. fourflagsjournal.com/how-to-obtain-residency-and-citizenship-in-uruguay-update-by-uruguay-attorney-mark-teuten/ The rules seem to change often, I was asked for a Police Report from England even though I have not lived there ... Read More
I need an immigration lawyer plssssss. by ALIF2
Hi, i think thjat i will be moving to Urugauy soon. i prefer to arrange all my documents and requirments before making such a move. This is why i would like to contact a lawyer, pay some fees and save the hussle and the headache. if you know ...
Yes we are happy with Fischer and Schickendantz. They are a large law firm, speak good English and know exactly what needs to be done. You can easily find them online. The VAT tax is Uruguayan and applies to most purchases although when you buy ... Read More
I need an immigration lawyer plssssss. by ALIF2
Hi, i think thjat i will be moving to Urugauy soon. i prefer to arrange all my documents and requirments before making such a move. This is why i would like to contact a lawyer, pay some fees and save the hussle and the headache. if you know ...
These were from 2011 so maybe more now as costs may have risen. It may seem expensive but the process is complicated requiring many documents to go to various places and if you are outside of MVD you will make many trips in and spend a lot of time ... Read More
I need an immigration lawyer plssssss. by ALIF2
Hi, i think thjat i will be moving to Urugauy soon. i prefer to arrange all my documents and requirments before making such a move. This is why i would like to contact a lawyer, pay some fees and save the hussle and the headache. if you know ...
Well, you will still have hassles and headaches but a lot fewer than if you try to do this by yourself! Look up Fischer and Schickendantz and look under Practice Areas for the Residency and Immigration info. Several expata including us are using ... Read More
how do i get a job
I hope you speak the type of Spanish spoken here. You will probably also need to have applied for residency and have a temporary cedula. I have heard it is possible to work under the table if you just plan to stay for a short time. Wages are low, ... Read More
Availability and cost of quality dog and cat food in uruguay by capibara
Hi! We are considering moving to uruguay with our pets (cat and dog) and I was wondering what is the avaiability and cost of QUALITY dog and cat food in Uruguay? Also, is there a possibility of getting inexpensive meat pieces,(for pet food) ...
You won't find all the brands you might be used to. Most of the better brands are imported and expensive - the one I use for my dog is Equilibrio hypoallergenic from the vet. It is around $22.00 US for a 2Kg bag so lucky she is small. You will ... Read More
teachers in Uruguay by james ludwick
Hi I'm just wondering if there are any ESL teachers on this forum..if so I would like to communicate with them and get an insight into the English teaching scene in Uruguay.Please pm me. Thanks
You may want to read this. It is a few years ago so maybe things have changed. http://whispertrail.com/2008/07/teaching-english-abroad-uruguay/ Read More
expats in atlantida by james ludwick
Hi i m a Canadian who arrived in uruguay 2 weeks ago and I would like to get together with/meet expats in Atlantida. I m aware of the expat meetings but time and locations don´t make it a viable option for me. I´m looking to meet English speaking ...
There is an English speaking German hairdresser that several of us go to in Atlantida called Katharina. She works at Pelo y Piel 437 21 894. There is an English speaking vet outside of Atlantida called Mariana off Ruta 11 at Km 159. She can ... Read More
Immigrating and the income requirement by MarMe
Hello, I am preparing to immigrate to Uruguay but have a question about the income aspect of the requirements and wonder if anyone else any has information, or has personally experienced this aspect of the process. I am not retired and will ...
The main companies in my area are SEVP Securidad and Segura Observa and Scopice. They have 24/7 service with monitoring offices and guards who show up very fast when the alarm is tripped. There are also other companies offering to install cameras ... Read More
Leaving the good ole U.S.A. by Bippy 96
Hello everyone, I'm trying to find info. on Uruguay in case things get worse here in the U.S. Barrack is a tyrant no different than Stalin or the others and he is intentionally destroying the country. The news media doesn't report it because except ...
What kind of things do you mean? Maybe they are going on here too! Read More
Immigrating and the income requirement by MarMe
Hello, I am preparing to immigrate to Uruguay but have a question about the income aspect of the requirements and wonder if anyone else any has information, or has personally experienced this aspect of the process. I am not retired and will ...
Starting a business here can be difficult and not necessarily profitable. You need to speak Spanish I would think. I would contact an immigration lawyer here to find out if you need the monthly income that retirees need to show or not. Here is a ... Read More
Leaving the good ole U.S.A. by Bippy 96
Hello everyone, I'm trying to find info. on Uruguay in case things get worse here in the U.S. Barrack is a tyrant no different than Stalin or the others and he is intentionally destroying the country. The news media doesn't report it because except ...
The government here is way left of anything you have experienced in the US. We currently have a government that includes Communist and socialist parties. It has almost always been a socialist government here, most of the businesses are government ... Read More
ESL jobs - high demand? by oliviaspiders
Hey Everyone, My boyfriend and I currently living in Berlin teaching ESL but have been discussing the idea of moving to Montevideo sometime next year. We are really interested in moving to learn Spanish and viticulture. But we would also need to ...
Most of the ads I see in the newspaper are for people wanting to provide English lessons. The only ad I have seen for wanting to hire someone with ESL qualifications offered around $5.00US per hour. This is similar to the price for Spanish ... Read More
Diabetic in Uruguay by cess1970
Good Day Julien: Im very Interested in moving to Uruguay. I am a Diabetic and need to check the prices of my medications in Uruguay near a beach town. I am very healthy but need to check the costs because most Diabetics cannot get insurance from ...
My health check for residency consisted of a look in my mouth, giving some blood ( overnight fasting beforehand) and urine and answering a few questions such as do you drink, do you smoke etc. The doctor also took my blood pressure and I needed to ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Uruguay by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Uruguay? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Uruguay? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
You might want to read some of the info on Flyertalk about travelling with service animals. It seems many are very unhappy with AA and their treatment of passengers with service animals. I cannot comment specifically on Uruguay and service ... Read More
Gardening in Uruguay by Carrotsbetter
Hello! Considering moving to Uruguay, and would want to have a garden to small-scale farm with flowers, fruits, and vegetables there. If possible, we might even like to take cuttings or seedlings of some of our own plants to begin growing ...
Here is a list of prohibited items from the Uruguayan customs regulations. Everything is now scanned at customs. Prohibited Narcotics Alkaloids Pornography Subversive material Counterfeit items Cultural artefacts and other objects ... Read More
police report from The Turkish Cypriot by LooseBoots
I was not sure whether to start a new thread or add to this.Maybe an admin could tell me. Anyway here it goes. We are an unmarried couple born in England,U.K with U.K. passports but have lived in North Cyprus for 3 years this month.North Cyprus is ...
I can only give you my experiences which are limited but I think that is only for US citizens. I am sure my lawyer would have suggested it for me if it was available for other countries. I also believe you can renew your visa in Uruguay once ... Read More
police report from The Turkish Cypriot by LooseBoots
I was not sure whether to start a new thread or add to this.Maybe an admin could tell me. Anyway here it goes. We are an unmarried couple born in England,U.K with U.K. passports but have lived in North Cyprus for 3 years this month.North Cyprus is ...
No, we were in about two weeks ago and were told it is now everywhere you have lived since the age of 18 years, hence they want one from me for a country I lived in last in 1974. When we applied last year, i was told they would not need it if it ... Read More
police report from The Turkish Cypriot by LooseBoots
I was not sure whether to start a new thread or add to this.Maybe an admin could tell me. Anyway here it goes. We are an unmarried couple born in England,U.K with U.K. passports but have lived in North Cyprus for 3 years this month.North Cyprus is ...
Uruguay recently moved to the apostille system so you no longer need documents legalized by the Uruguayan consulates. Your report needs to be apostilled by the country that gave you the report. Uruguay now seems to want a report from every country ... Read More
Retiree residence program
There is no residency program aimed specifically at retirees but everyone applying for residency has to demonstrate they have sufficient income to support themselves. We were told that $1500 US per month is considered reasonable for a couple. We ... Read More
Question: Why did you leave North America, and why pick Uy? by James57
Hi folks. I've read most of the posts in this forum and I'm just wondering why those folks who pick up and relocate are leaving North America 'these days', and in particular why they decide on Uy. I'm in my late 50's, a businessman, and a fairly ...
I do not mean to put a damper on your ideas but from what I have heard here, there is little opportunity to develop new businesses here even if you are fluent in Spanish. Most ambitious young Uruguayans dream of leaving for more opportunities. The ... Read More
Driving license in Uruguay by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Uruguay? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Uruguay? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
I have just done this and it is easiest in Montevideo. Here are the steps I took. First you have to have a temporary or permanent cedula. ( You have to have applied for residency) Our lawyers told me that it is illegal to drive on a foreign ... Read More
Questions rarely asked?...curious to know if: by gMantis
Before I further deepen my desire to relocate to a seemingly wonderful place like Uruguay there are several key elements I need to be critically aware of. Hopefully someone(s) will be able to respond with certainty, through personal/professional ...
Depends on your age, Hospital Britanico does not accept new people over 60 according to info I was given. If you are resident in Uruguay, where would they evacuate you to? Read More
Questions rarely asked?...curious to know if: by gMantis
Before I further deepen my desire to relocate to a seemingly wonderful place like Uruguay there are several key elements I need to be critically aware of. Hopefully someone(s) will be able to respond with certainty, through personal/professional ...
Regarding trauma care. We were told ambulances are few and far between and many people use a taxi instead. Our electrician broke his knee when he hit a pothole on his motorbike and nine months later is still limping quite badly. Treatment for him ... Read More
Question: Why did you leave North America, and why pick Uy? by James57
Hi folks. I've read most of the posts in this forum and I'm just wondering why those folks who pick up and relocate are leaving North America 'these days', and in particular why they decide on Uy. I'm in my late 50's, a businessman, and a fairly ...
Hi! We moved here in September 2011 from Nova Scotia, Canada and are happy with our decision. It is not the cheapest choice in Latin America, we are spending about $1500 US per month on food, gas, house expenses including water, electricity, ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Uruguay by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Uruguay? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Uruguay? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
Just thought I would give an update on how it went bringing our dog from Canada. She did really well. The kind folks at Air Canada did not charge the additional $105 for the trip from Halifax to Toronto and we were able to collect her in Toronto ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Uruguay by Julien
Hi all, What are the formalities and paperwork required to bring your pet in Uruguay? How long do formalities & paperwork usually take in Uruguay? What are the relevant authorities to contact? Which vaccines are compulsory? Do your pets ...
I am doing this at present. We leave Canada next month for Uruguay with our 15 lb dog. Your dog needs a rabies shot at least 30 days but not more than one year on the day the enter Uruguay. Then 10 days or less before the flight, you take them back ... Read More
Property in Colonia
Try searching for Inmobiliaria Colonia Uruguay on google. from the listing you pick go to Casas Venta if you want a house Prices are in US dollars. It seems that many houses are listed with several realtors at once, often at different ... Read More
Retiring in Uruguay by TxSTar
Hi, We are an American couple, close to retirement age, and thinking about retiring in Uruguay. We are currently living in Texas. My husband is retired military and we both are still employed. We are interested in any information you can give us ...
You might want to check out the following, there is a lot of the info you are looking for there.sociedadsouthron.net Janet Read More