ColoniaMan
English expat in Uruguay
Forum posts
86
About me
English
Lives in Guildford
Speaks English, poco Espagna
Registration: 15 September 2020
Scouting trip real estate questions by Kona Coffee Gal
We have a two week scouting trip planned for next month and will be spending the first week in a hotel in Montevideo and the second week in a rental condo.We have been to Uruguay multiple times on vacation but this time we want to focus on making a ...
@Kona Coffee Gal https://www.bing.com/search?q=inmobiliaria+montevideo&qs=MT&pq=inmobiliaria+&sc=12-13&cvid=EB91304A233A477C963F3BEAE025C8E0&FORM=QBRE&sp=1&ghc=1&lq=0This will give you a list of realtors and their ... Read More
Mother and 16 yr old son leaving America for Uruguay by ameliekatie
Hello! My name is Katie. I am just learning about making a move to Uruguay, but would like to move as soon as possible. As you can imagine I have many questions! Here are the two that seem most pressing right now:1. I understand that I can bring ...
@armin31That certainly is eye watering. My neighbour who is also an expat said some time ago that it wasn't possible to take money out.When I was going through the trauma of my shipping container, I remitted about US$2.500 from the UK as first ... Read More
Mother and 16 yr old son leaving America for Uruguay by ameliekatie
Hello! My name is Katie. I am just learning about making a move to Uruguay, but would like to move as soon as possible. As you can imagine I have many questions! Here are the two that seem most pressing right now:1. I understand that I can bring ...
@armin31 Just how horrendously expensive are bank transfers? Read More
Is there something like a PO Box? by GuestPoster8400
Hello!I am planning to come and work. I would like to know how to get set up with a mailing address right away. My address may not be stable at first, is there something like a PO Box there?thanks!
I was in the post office the day and saw banks of what looked every bit like post office boxes. Read More
Disillusioned american looking to move by boosmom42
Hey there! My husband and I are planning to move to uruguay to retire. We have looked into alot of info as to the process, but my biggest question at the moment is police records. My husband has a misdemeanor charge on his record from like 22 ...
If you look at the Correo Uruguayo website there is a section for registering a person import. You can get something valued at up to USD50 tax free if sent by slow mail or up to USD200 if sent by express. There is,of course, an admin fee to pay. ... Read More
Disillusioned american looking to move by boosmom42
Hey there! My husband and I are planning to move to uruguay to retire. We have looked into alot of info as to the process, but my biggest question at the moment is police records. My husband has a misdemeanor charge on his record from like 22 ...
@Expat91364 Hello, what is your understanding of the 'franchise' system for personal imports? I availed myself last year, but this year, I was directed to a new page layout which asked if I was Uruguayo citizen or foreigner and foreigners were ... Read More
American East Coast Expat Looking to move to Uruguay by thefrostking98
Hello everyone, I'm from the U.S., I'm looking to move to Uruguay as a digital nomad. I don't know where to start. How does one buy a fairly priced apartment in a safe area? How does one navigate the nightlife specifically if you're homosexual? Is ...
Hi Frosty, To find a realtor, google inmobilaria uruguay.My internet speed is 200mbpsThe water is safe to drink but heavily chlorinated so most people either buy bottled water or a filter.LGBT+++ rights are very good.Services are going to depend on ... Read More
Mother and 16 yr old son leaving America for Uruguay by ameliekatie
Hello! My name is Katie. I am just learning about making a move to Uruguay, but would like to move as soon as possible. As you can imagine I have many questions! Here are the two that seem most pressing right now:1. I understand that I can bring ...
Hi Katie, the rules on currency is that you have to declare anything over $10,000. I brought $20,000 with me together with a till receipt from my bank and declared it at Uy customs. I'm not convinced the customs officer knew what she was doing but ... Read More
Residency status by ltoby955
I was watching a youtube video about Uruguay and it seem to say that you can apply from Uruguay, is that correct?
@armin31 The problem I had when making an appointment from abroad, or even in Uruguay on line, is making the payment. Read More
What Does Everyone Do? by Zeighthdoctor
Don't panic, I'm set up for work, and I've lived abroad in Latin America before. My trip is set for 3 weeks from now (government shutdown would kind of jeopardize it). But I'd love to know how you're all thriving down there. Genuinely curious about ...
Hi Mark, by the time you arrive here, it should be comfortable to come out in the daylight. Although it's nowhere near as hot as last year, it's still pretty draining. Read More
Apartment rentals longterm by ltoby955
What are the average prices for 2 bedroom apartment in areas like Monivideo, Maldonado and Punta del Este?
https://uruguayinmobiliaria.com/search-results/?bedrooms%5B%5D+=2&max-price=&status%5B%5D=alquiler-status-3&type%5B%5D=apartamento-type-2&keyword=This should help you get an idea. Read More
Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD
Hello,I am not an expat yet but giving it serious thought. In the interim, I am here for an extended period and am looking to get a few small supplies and extra medication sent to me. Does anyone have any experience with receiving a courier package ...
Either the rules have changed since late last year or the person who redesigned the aduana website doesn't understand them. Last week I had the usual email from DHL advising that a parcel was on its way, so I went to the form to register it for a ... Read More
Mastercard at ATMs and banking in Uruguay by armin31
Hola!Short time ago we spent 18 days in Uruguay. It was a very positive experience, although there were some eyebrow raisers too. Looking in our rear view mirror: we liked Uruguay very much, only one big problem the banks!During all of the time we ...
@manuelayala Try a casino ATM. If that doesn't work, try a money transfer company that allows cash pick-ups and send money to yourself if you still have a bank account in your home country. Read More
Doing deep dive into investing in Uruguay by ClarkForestryLLC
Hello.Live in Iowa, US. Have a second home in Belize where we do Teak Plantations.Looking to invest in land to do Forestry. But also, to enjoy the Southern Hemisphere weather and the beaches.Will be buying inland and then possibly look for a home ...
Hello Henry,Here is a link to a Realtor's farm listings. https://www.inmobiliariaterrasol.com/Buscar?operation=1&ptypes=19&o=2,2&1=1Transfer of title is expedited by a Notary aka Escribana. The fees on a purchase add up to about 9%I ... Read More
Moving furniture and a car to Montevideo by GuestPoster9491
Good day! I am generally a easy going person with no expectations, except to lead a happy life. I currently live in Reno, NV, but getting my paperwork in order to move to Uruguay as a "Retiree". I speak a Colombian Spanish, and have heard al lot of ...
@geolinc I had a huge problem with customs but a lot of that was due to Covid. I could not find a customs broker on the internet and eventually found one who left a lot to be desired. You may have heard that you can bring household effects into the ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't 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 your ...
@SafeNSalty Hi, Crystal, a little FYI for you. I've just checked my internet speed from central Colonia and it's 210 Mbps.As a retiree, I was required to buy a house as my main residence for a minimum of US$100,000. Mine was a little more than twice ... Read More
Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD
Hello,I am not an expat yet but giving it serious thought. In the interim, I am here for an extended period and am looking to get a few small supplies and extra medication sent to me. Does anyone have any experience with receiving a courier package ...
Lessons learned: If a consignment of multiple items exceeds US$200, split it into parcels so they are all under $200. You can then pay the duty at the post office.Aduanas will want to see the invoice and a debit on whatever account you used to pay ... Read More
Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD
Hello,I am not an expat yet but giving it serious thought. In the interim, I am here for an extended period and am looking to get a few small supplies and extra medication sent to me. Does anyone have any experience with receiving a courier package ...
I'm beginning to learn from my mistakes but not all of them.When receiving a shipment from DHL, they will send an email requesting information which must be submitted by 5pm the same day. Not a problem is you spend all day at your computer, but not ... Read More
Using a relocation agent to move to UY by GuestPoster1107332
We are in the process of moving permanently to UY from the US. Our realtor advised us to work with a relocation agent to get through all the red tape like visas. Which comes with a significant price, close to $5,000 per person. Who has experience ...
When i arrived in Uruguay three years ago, I was at a language school in Montevideo and kept hearing about an English immigration lawyer. One American said he charged about US$1,000 but when I spoke to him, it was $2,000 +IVA + disbursements so ... Read More
The national pass-time of Uruguay? by ColoniaMan
Am I alone in having to spend many days at home waiting for a delivery that may or may not arrive? My latest is is a parcel from France which was supposed to arrive at 'end of day' today but I have since heard that it might be Sunday. I made ...
At 18:20 last Monday, I received a text from DHL advising that the consignment has been passed to DAC for delivery in 48-72 hours. My guess is that DHL told DAC to hide outside my house as they have been expecting a delivery for the last 4 days so ... Read More
The national pass-time of Uruguay? by ColoniaMan
Am I alone in having to spend many days at home waiting for a delivery that may or may not arrive? My latest is is a parcel from France which was supposed to arrive at 'end of day' today but I have since heard that it might be Sunday. I made ...
Update: DHL were able to get the parcel from Paris to Cologne and on to an overnight flight to Buenos Aires within 18 hours. It has been in our part of the world for more than 80 hours. Read More
Shipping a container from the UK by ColoniaMan
Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ...
After three meetings between lawyers on my side and lawyers of the DGREC, the latter has finally agreed that the mistake was theirs and an amended partida was issued. This enabled me to obtain my full legal cedula and close the tramite of the ... Read More
The national pass-time of Uruguay?
Am I alone in having to spend many days at home waiting for a delivery that may or may not arrive? My latest is is a parcel from France which was supposed to arrive at 'end of day' today but I have since heard that it might be Sunday. I made ... Read More
Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD
Hello,I am not an expat yet but giving it serious thought. In the interim, I am here for an extended period and am looking to get a few small supplies and extra medication sent to me. Does anyone have any experience with receiving a courier package ...
Just as I was beginning to think that DHL could do the business... I bought an item online which was delivered by Global e 'smart cross-border' who contracted the delivery to DHL. To be fair, DHL delivered to MVD and asked for images of my cedula, ... Read More
Building / Remodeling in Uruguay by passthebasketball
I'm wanting to get an introduction to the building landscape within Uruguay. I guess the first question is about ownership: my understanding is that foreigners can own real estate in Uruguay (ie: take title). If this is the case, what do I need ...
@armin31 What a hassle it is to get an electrical connection. Since my last post on this thread, I bought the house on the adjacent plot but there was a problem with the PV so I asked for a connection. The builder on another plot offered to help but ... Read More
Moving to get residency mid-July need recommendations by FridayNightDinnerMama
Hello. I am Shelley from London and moving to get my residence mid-July and although I have a return ticket (a bit over-prepared) I intend to secure the residence and simply unpack.We have secured a house purchase in Punta and shall be ...
@wbraithwaite The medical is no big deal and there is only one for you medical card (carne salud) which you will show for your residency. You just pick up a pot from the clinic or buy one from a pharmacy for your urine sample which has to be taken ... Read More
Residencia in Uruguay by ltoby955
I am from the UK and currently live in Portugal as a permanent resident, I spent a month in Uruguay in November 2022 and was wondering how difficult is it to get a residency visa there. Many thanks
@ltoby955 Pocitos is a good and reasonably priced neighbourhood. Carrasco is the best but expensive. Read More
Residencia in Uruguay by ltoby955
I am from the UK and currently live in Portugal as a permanent resident, I spent a month in Uruguay in November 2022 and was wondering how difficult is it to get a residency visa there. Many thanks
60,000 would just about meet the requirements depending on whether they use use bid, offer or spot as the exchange rate but 'every case is judged on its merits'. I cash 拢1,000 each month which gives me 47.000 pesos and that is enough for our ... Read More
Residencia in Uruguay by ltoby955
I am from the UK and currently live in Portugal as a permanent resident, I spent a month in Uruguay in November 2022 and was wondering how difficult is it to get a residency visa there. Many thanks
@ltoby955 If you do not need a visa for Uruguay, you do not need to stay out of the country for six months. Just spend a weekend or whatever then re-enter, get your 90 days and extend to 180. Imigraciones may invite you to apply for residency after ... Read More
LTCL (less than container load) from Russia by armin31
Hello, all!I was just wondering whether any of you know anyone who will emigrate from Russia to Uruguay soon or at least as soon as the situation in the Russian Federation allows it.聽Small shipments from Russia are extremely expensive.聽It ...
Your best bet is to find a shipping agent in Russia who could find space in a container. You will also need a customs agent in Montevideo. Then the fun starts. My FCL arrived during the pandemic while I was stuck in the UK and couldn't do anything ... Read More
Residencia in Uruguay by ltoby955
I am from the UK and currently live in Portugal as a permanent resident, I spent a month in Uruguay in November 2022 and was wondering how difficult is it to get a residency visa there. Many thanks
@ColoniaMan https://www.mercadolibre.com.uy/ Read More
Residencia in Uruguay by ltoby955
I am from the UK and currently live in Portugal as a permanent resident, I spent a month in Uruguay in November 2022 and was wondering how difficult is it to get a residency visa there. Many thanks
@ltoby955 This site will give you an idea of some of the prices of things you might need to buy if you don't bring your chattels with you. Uruguay electricity supply is 220v 50Hz so any British appliances work here. Read More
Residencia in Uruguay by ltoby955
I am from the UK and currently live in Portugal as a permanent resident, I spent a month in Uruguay in November 2022 and was wondering how difficult is it to get a residency visa there. Many thanks
@uru_guy A weekend in Buenos Aires every 6 months is no hardship. Re the criminal record check, it has to be issued with 6 months of entry to Uruguay. Itoby will need one from the UK and Portugal or Europol. Read More
Residencia in Uruguay by ltoby955
I am from the UK and currently live in Portugal as a permanent resident, I spent a month in Uruguay in November 2022 and was wondering how difficult is it to get a residency visa there. Many thanks
@ltoby955 It's pretty simple if you have all your papers in order. You will need apostilled and translated birth certificate, police clearance and an income of more than US$1,500 per month. You have to enter as a tourist and seek residency here, ... Read More
Electricidad by ColoniaMan
Does anyone know if UTE buys back unused electricity from an individual's solar pv array? This practice is common in the UK.
You're not wrong Armin. With fewer sunshine hours and colder nights, I am now consuming more than I produce. I could either double the storage for something over 拢400, use bottled gas or have a wood burning stove installed. Read More
Electricidad
Does anyone know if UTE buys back unused electricity from an individual's solar pv array? This practice is common in the UK. Read More
Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD
Hello,I am not an expat yet but giving it serious thought. In the interim, I am here for an extended period and am looking to get a few small supplies and extra medication sent to me. Does anyone have any experience with receiving a courier package ...
I have had two packages sent to me from the UK by Royal Mail, one in December and the other in January. Neither has arrived and I have given up on ever seeing them. Couriers may be costly but at least they arrive. It just irks me that I have to pay ... Read More
Teaching English in Uruguay by Yuki Bat
Hi there, I am Yuki from Mongolia, I had been studying at a US college and now, since everything turned online, I get to go anywhere and still study to experience more of another culture and environmental aspects wherever I go. I have just found out ...
@armin31 That's interesting when retirees are required to have an income of at least US$1500 per month. My partner and I live comfortably on 拢1,000 pm (US$1,170-US$1,300 depending on exchange rates) but we pay no rent or mortgage, have solar ... Read More
We have been considering Uruguay as a retirement destination by Rall 62
Good AfternoonMy wife and I live in rural South Africa. We have been considering Uruguay as a retirement destination for some time now.South Africa has become untenable, and having survived two armed robberies and numerous burglaries we are at the ...
@armin31 All that is going to change. Earlier this month, I bought a house adjacent to some land I had bought years ago. The new house has a borehole powered by Solar PV. As expected, we have had several wet days and the trees on my land seem to be ... Read More
Worldwide pharmacy for medications by lzscott112
Uruguayan expats, I am from the USA and looking into moving to Uruguay. I am thinking of using an international worldwide pharmacy when I move to Uruguay. Has anyone had any experience using a pharmacy that ships worldwide? Is this permitted by ...
I have tried two pharmacies, a big chain and a small private business. Neither were able to help. I will look in at the hospital in the next few days. Read More
Worldwide pharmacy for medications by lzscott112
Uruguayan expats, I am from the USA and looking into moving to Uruguay. I am thinking of using an international worldwide pharmacy when I move to Uruguay. Has anyone had any experience using a pharmacy that ships worldwide? Is this permitted by ...
If you go to the Correo Uruguay website https://www.correo.com.uy/home scroll down to the bottom and look for tramites (processes) click on the line starting Declaracion de compras... You can register here to get up to 3 low value personal imports ... Read More
Worldwide pharmacy for medications by lzscott112
Uruguayan expats, I am from the USA and looking into moving to Uruguay. I am thinking of using an international worldwide pharmacy when I move to Uruguay. Has anyone had any experience using a pharmacy that ships worldwide? Is this permitted by ...
As I remember, seeing the general practitioner was within days, possibly later the same day or next day. The specialist took about a week. As for specialist med, the pharmacist apologized that they couldn't get them until the next day. Read More
Worldwide pharmacy for medications by lzscott112
Uruguayan expats, I am from the USA and looking into moving to Uruguay. I am thinking of using an international worldwide pharmacy when I move to Uruguay. Has anyone had any experience using a pharmacy that ships worldwide? Is this permitted by ...
As a casual walk-in patient you should expect to pay $3.000 (US$75) for a general practitioner and $.4.000 (US$100) for a specialist. You would have to ask a pharmacy about specialist medications. Read More
Worldwide pharmacy for medications by lzscott112
Uruguayan expats, I am from the USA and looking into moving to Uruguay. I am thinking of using an international worldwide pharmacy when I move to Uruguay. Has anyone had any experience using a pharmacy that ships worldwide? Is this permitted by ...
Shirley posted this item recently on expat. "Barry, since you mentioned wanting to receive medications, it's worth noting that receiving any medications by mail (or UPS, FedEx, etc.) from outside the country requires the written approval of a ... Read More
Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD
Hello,I am not an expat yet but giving it serious thought. In the interim, I am here for an extended period and am looking to get a few small supplies and extra medication sent to me. Does anyone have any experience with receiving a courier package ...
As an indication, I had to buy a pack of 14 Amoxycillin (875mg) with clavulanic acid (125mg) for 1.105 pesos which is a little less than US$30. They are made in uruguay. Read More
Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD
Hello,I am not an expat yet but giving it serious thought. In the interim, I am here for an extended period and am looking to get a few small supplies and extra medication sent to me. Does anyone have any experience with receiving a courier package ...
You should certainly check the price and availability in Uruguay. Read More
English speaking contact to help me obtain resident permit by lzscott112
@Julien Hi I am new to Uruguay forum. My name is Linda, I live in the United States, I visited Punta Del Este, Uruguay in November 2022 and loved it. I am looking to move to Uruguay and would like a recommendation of a English speaking contact to ...
I wasn't asked about health insurance. My understanding is that it is supposedly possible to obtain residency outside Uruguay but in practice you will find it extremely difficult. It wasn't that difficult to get residency in country but it is a long ... Read More
English speaking contact to help me obtain resident permit by lzscott112
@Julien Hi I am new to Uruguay forum. My name is Linda, I live in the United States, I visited Punta Del Este, Uruguay in November 2022 and loved it. I am looking to move to Uruguay and would like a recommendation of a English speaking contact to ...
Hi Linda, to start, you will need your birth certificate apostilled and you will need a police/FBI clearance again apostilled and issued within 6 months of entry to Uruguay. Both documents have to be translated by an approved translator and ... Read More
Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD
Hello,I am not an expat yet but giving it serious thought. In the interim, I am here for an extended period and am looking to get a few small supplies and extra medication sent to me. Does anyone have any experience with receiving a courier package ...
I have since discovered that one can sign up with the Correo Uruguayo to receive three fairly low value packages each year with little or no import duty which is good news. When a 拢5 item on ebay checks out at 拢100 using their Global ... Read More
Advocate for the legal topics...resident permit+buying new/old car etc by aytac
Hi to everybody ,We are 2 women who wants to move to Uruguay with two little dogs (fox terrier+king charles) from Turkey..I I do my B陌G search (real estate, buying cars, resident permit, 2.nd passport, gay marriage etc...)for Uruguay... and I ...
@armin31 Hello, l have just found your message. I cannot answer those questions authoritatively but l would urge caution when instructing an immigration lawyer. I contacted one who wanted $2,000 + 22% tax and advised an additional $1,000 ... Read More
Mastercard at ATMs and banking in Uruguay by armin31
Hola!Short time ago we spent 18 days in Uruguay. It was a very positive experience, although there were some eyebrow raisers too. Looking in our rear view mirror: we liked Uruguay very much, only one big problem the banks!During all of the time we ...
ATMs are very hit and miss. I think it has something to do with the wind direction and moon phase but I couldn't even withdraw over the counter at a branch of my own bank. I brought a year's supply of cash when I arrived here last year and now use ... Read More
Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD
Hello,I am not an expat yet but giving it serious thought. In the interim, I am here for an extended period and am looking to get a few small supplies and extra medication sent to me. Does anyone have any experience with receiving a courier package ...
My first experience with Fedex was when Royal Mail contracted their Global 48 hours service to them. RM was already out of service by the time the time-sensitive documents got to Stanstead airport. Once there, Fedex put my envelope into one of ... Read More
Building / Remodeling in Uruguay by passthebasketball
I'm wanting to get an introduction to the building landscape within Uruguay. I guess the first question is about ownership: my understanding is that foreigners can own real estate in Uruguay (ie: take title). If this is the case, what do I need ...
Hi Jayco, l bought a plot that was sold as building land. You will need to have your plans approved but it is pretty much a rubber stamp job. How rural are thinking? A lot of rural places you see from the road have wells and those windmills seen in ... Read More
Building / Remodeling in Uruguay by passthebasketball
I'm wanting to get an introduction to the building landscape within Uruguay. I guess the first question is about ownership: my understanding is that foreigners can own real estate in Uruguay (ie: take title). If this is the case, what do I need ...
I bought a plot of land about 12 years ago with the intention of building on it. I saw a house that I liked and asked the architect how much the construction costs would be. I was advised about US$100,000 and saw a similar house already built and ... Read More
Advocate for the legal topics...resident permit+buying new/old car etc by aytac
Hi to everybody ,We are 2 women who wants to move to Uruguay with two little dogs (fox terrier+king charles) from Turkey..I I do my B陌G search (real estate, buying cars, resident permit, 2.nd passport, gay marriage etc...)for Uruguay... and I ...
It probably depends a great deal on where you are coming from. You will need your birth certificate and police certificate legalized in your home country then translated (if it isn't in Spanish) and notarized here in Uruguay. The police ... Read More
Building / Remodeling in Uruguay by passthebasketball
I'm wanting to get an introduction to the building landscape within Uruguay. I guess the first question is about ownership: my understanding is that foreigners can own real estate in Uruguay (ie: take title). If this is the case, what do I need ...
Hi Passthebasketball, if you google Inmobiliaria Uruguay, that will lead you to a selection of real estate agents. Foreigners may own real estate and there is always plenty of houses and land for sale. You will need to add about 9% to the sale ... Read More
Shipping to Uruguay by herewecome
We are looking to relocate to Uruguay soon. Trying to weigh pros and cons of using a shipping container or not. Has anyone had experience with a shipping container to Uruguay ? What company did you work with ? Appreciative of any pointers or ...
The shipping container arrived on Tuesday! The agent said that it would leave Montevideo at 9am so I thought it should get to my land between 11.30 and midday. Midday came and went as did 1pm and 2pm. It was deja vu. I had drank all my water and was ... Read More
Coming to Uruguay as soon as I can by ColoniaMan
Hello, my name is Max currently living in England. Having bought a building plot in Colonia del Sacramento about 10 years ago and having retired a year ago, I had hoped to be in Uruguay by now. I am currently buying a house close to Colonia's ...
Are you going to buy or rent your accommodation? Google inmobiliarias uruguay to see what you can get for your money. If you are buying, you will need to add 9% to cover fees and taxes. Read More
How to make friends in Uruguay by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Uruguay :top: [b]Which are your best ...
The language here Rioplatense a dialect of Latin American Spanish. Read More
Shipping to Uruguay by herewecome
We are looking to relocate to Uruguay soon. Trying to weigh pros and cons of using a shipping container or not. Has anyone had experience with a shipping container to Uruguay ? What company did you work with ? Appreciative of any pointers or ...
Hello, did you ever get to Uruguay? I sent a shipping container from the UK in October 2020 and it's still in the port of Montevideo accruing a storage charge of US$14 per day. It has now exceeded the value of the contents. My customs agent said ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don't 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 Julien, are you in Uruguay or just investigating? Read More
Shipping a container from the UK by ColoniaMan
Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ...
Several years ago I read that one could transport 5 tons in a 10' container for 拢5,000. On one of the occasions that Air France lost my luggage, I priced its value at 拢1500 so the container made sense. Last year I got a quote from ... Read More
Shipping a container from the UK by ColoniaMan
Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ...
I was being optimistic about the $14 per day storage. Hopefully, I will be paying that from this coming Friday. Meanwhile, I've been paying $70 per day while it's been sitting on the wharf. That's more $2,000 that I could have spent on ... Read More
Shipping a container from the UK by ColoniaMan
Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ...
Hola Marlene.The nightmare continues. The Consulate in London is suggesting that Uruguay may be closed until March 2021. Meanwhile my container is at the Port of Montevideo incurring US$14 per day storage until I can get there to claim it. Read More
Shipping a container from the UK by ColoniaMan
Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ...
Did you get the news from expat today? Uruguay may be opening its borders for tourism 'in a few weeks'. Read More
Shipping a container from the UK by ColoniaMan
Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ...
That was the Uruguay consulate in London. Read More
Shipping a container from the UK by ColoniaMan
Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ...
Hi Marlene, I haven't heard yet. The last message I got from the consulate said that a few foreigners were being allowed in for work. I asked because I read somewhere that foreigners were allowed in for business or financial reasons. There's ... Read More
Shipping a container from the UK by ColoniaMan
Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ...
To update this post; I found a dealer who sold a container and allowed me to load in his yard at a cost of 拢200+vat and charged another 拢130 + vat to take the container to the port which was about a mile away. There was no alternative from ... Read More
Selling Eggs in Uruguay Maldonado area by Guest7824
Dear Expats. I am moving to El Ed茅n first week of March 2020. I am a Chicken egg and meat farmer. I need advise on how to sell your produce on a larger scale. Someone mentioned that you must sell to agents which sell off to the big retailers ...
Did you get in? I can't enter for the foreseeable future and I have a house purchase underway and a shipping container en route. Read More
Moving to Uruguay by Cathy Sleva
Hello, My husband and I are planning to retire to Uruguay in the next year or so. One of the things we鈥檙e wondering about is shipping furniture and household goods. Is furniture expensive to buy there? Just have no idea if it鈥檚 worth ...
I'm in the process of moving myself and have just bought and loaded a 20' 'used once' container which cost 拢2,400 inc vat. It cost another 拢500 to load and transport to the dock, about 拢500 for the port to port and ... Read More
Coming to Uruguay as soon as I can
Hello, my name is Max currently living in England. Having bought a building plot in Colonia del Sacramento about 10 years ago and having retired a year ago, I had hoped to be in Uruguay by now. I am currently buying a house close to Colonia's ... Read More
Shipping a container from the UK
Sourcing a shipping container is easy enough. Getting a price from a shipping line is easy enough BUT Has anyone shipped a container from the UK? How or where do you load the container? The places selling containers don't allow loading, they ... Read More