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Kenyan expat in Uruguay
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what is the minimum income to be shown per couple in US$ for residency by rajks
I would like to know :- what is the minimum income proof to be shown per couple in US$ for residency in Uruguay. Cheers !
The program mentioned about buying property or government securities worth $100,000 US for residency purposes was ended some years ago and the amount required is now more flexible. You are required to show you can support your life style. There is ... Read More
Cost of living in Uruguay 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Uruguay in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Uruguay you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Uruguay? > accommodation ...
For prices of food, appliances etc. the Tienda Inglesa website gives lots of details. http://www.tinglesa.com.uy/ Most prices are in Uruguayan pesos but if you see U$S then it is in US dollars. Most large appliances, TV's , computers etc. are ... 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 ...
The $80.00 US per month is for the monthly charge to belong to our mutualista not for meds - I don't take any. There are small charges for certain tests and also if you have more visits per month than they allow etc. Some mutualistas charge a ... Read More
How to make friends in Montevideo 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 or expatriates) when you're living in Montevideo :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Look on the Total Uruguay website for the details on the different get togethers on the Expat Meetings tab. There is also another group that have events. Ask Marita to put you on the mailing list. marita2727@gmail.com Read More
Marijuana in Uruguay by SanMarcos
Marijuana is now legal in Uruguay. I could smell it everywhere in Montevideo even before it was legal. I read that it is legal now to buy marijuana from the government, which grows it for a profit. Who can buy it? Do tourists come to Uruguay for ...
This was in the paper a few days ago. Looks like the incoming President may try to make MJ less accessible. From what i have read the government has not started selling any yet and many pharmacists do not want to sell ... 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 ...
There are several different English speaking groups in MVD. I don't go as it is an hour and a half drive from Atlantida. You can see some of them on Total Uruguay website. The other is organized by a very nice German lady called Marita. She ... Read More
working visa in brasil by manish88
Heloo, My name is manish and i am from India , i want to move to brazil for rest of my life i need some guidelines from you . i have a girl she wants to marry me this year and she lives in campinas and i also have few friends in fortaleza , they ...
Just curious, would it work for his girlfriend to go to India and get married there and then both return to Brazil? Would he have an easier time? I know it probably would not help in Canada! Read More
Best month to visit by coalbuddy
Hi everyone I have been looking for places to retire. I thought about Oregon coast but then I read about Uruguay. I will want to visit first before deciding on permanently moving. Can anyone recommend best month to visit to gather information.
The best weather is January to March. If you want the worst weather then come in July or August. We spent three months here before deciding. Some folk come for only a week or two and I think it is hard to find out all you need to know in a couple ... Read More
Compensation for ESL teachers in Uruguay
Have you asked on the Uruguay Expat group? https://www.facebook.com/groups/uruguayexpats/ I think some of them might know. Yes wages here are low compared to cost of living. Inflation is around 9 to 10 % per year as well. Your age may be an ... Read More
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
Very nice! Thanks from your neighbours in Uruguay Read More
Registered Nursing Jobs by kimmieh007
How hard is it to get a job in Ecuador as a registered nurse as an expat?
This is about the regulations Section 174 of the Ecuadorian Health Code of 1971 (127) limited the practice of physicians, pharmacists, dentists, midwives, and other health practitioners to persons holding qualifications "granted or validated ... Read More
obtain a permanent visa by Claire Abbott
My husband and I are considering immigrating to Piriopolis or Punta del Este and are wondering how realistic it is to obtain a permanent visa. We will be retired. How difficult is it to navigate the system? Also, I have read it is very difficult ...
As long as you show "sufficient income to support yourselves" you should be fine. Initially you get a temporary cedula and then have around two years or more to provide the rest of the paperwork. Even if you are fluent in Spanish, it can ... Read More
Opening a cool vegetarian restaruant in Arequipa by defuera
Know anyone who would like to work with us? It will be a fun place with delicious food. We are going to have live music as well. I have 15 years of experience travelling and dining in Latin America, 30 years of being vegetarian. I've developed ...
You must of heard of "Green green grass of home" and "Desert Rose", - vegetarian music. Read More
university for US student (freshman 2015/2016) by savorysouth
Anyone on this forum with any thoughts or experience with being a foreigner attending a university in Uruguay? This would be for getting what would be a BA or BS degree in the US. Our son will be graduating from HS in the US May 2015; we are doing ...
You also should look at the rankings for the Universities here. They are not good compared to other S. American ones and even worse if you compare them to N. ... Read More
university for US student (freshman 2015/2016) by savorysouth
Anyone on this forum with any thoughts or experience with being a foreigner attending a university in Uruguay? This would be for getting what would be a BA or BS degree in the US. Our son will be graduating from HS in the US May 2015; we are doing ...
You might want to ask some of the folk on the uruguay Expat Facebook group as many are locals and can give more info. facebook.com/groups/uruguayexpats/ I have heard that because university is free to permanent residents and citizens, they are ... Read More
Marijuana in Uruguay by SanMarcos
Marijuana is now legal in Uruguay. I could smell it everywhere in Montevideo even before it was legal. I read that it is legal now to buy marijuana from the government, which grows it for a profit. Who can buy it? Do tourists come to Uruguay for ...
This is what I understand, but may be wrong! Marijuana is still controlled here. In order to own five plants or buy it from registered pharmacies you have to be a permanent legal resident or citizen over 18 years. You have to register with the ... Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
Have you looked at Total Paraguay? Here is a link to a message by Glen who runs it on Citizenship http://board.totalparaguay.com/Immigration/Paraguay_Citizenship_Program Read More
The nightmare before Christmas - finding documents in Brazil by James
And we think we've got it bad??? Well let me tell you, you wouldn't want to put yourself in the shoes of any Brazilian who wants to try and locate important documents. Unlike almost every other nation on earth, Brazil DOES NOT have any ...
Great work, hope it doesn't get lost in the mail! I had some papers sent to me from Canada to Uruguay and somehow they were sent to Uganda. Fortunately, someone there sent them on to Uruguay many weeks later. I had almost given up hope of ... Read More
Invitation Letter
I do not know anything about these but may be worth contacting http://www.goabroad.com/volunteer-abroad/search/uruguay/volunteer-abroad-1 http://www.charity-charities.org/volunteering/Uruguay-volunteers/index.html Although often the volunteers ... Read More
Invitation Letter
I think they are looking for someone in Uruguay who would accept the financial burden of your visit in terms of housing, food, medical insurance etc. in the event you did not have sufficient income. I would contact the closest Uruguayan Embassy ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don聮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 ...
Areas considered safest are Carretas and Pocitos, Cordon, Malvin and Buceo are OK too and possibly a little cheaper I believe. There are general concerns about safety in MVD including muggings, shootings, robberies, break ins etc. especially ... Read More
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uruguay forum? Don聮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 ...
We have been here three years from Canada. We had a short visit to NZ and Sydney last March and found it more expensive than Uruguay but not as much as you might hope! You might want to join the Facebook group here for help with accommodation and ... Read More
me and my family want immigrate to urguay by Eblitz
hi we Egyptian family want move to Urguay i tried to find any law firm on internet for give me advise but no one reply on my mails anyway We have 2 sons is greater than 21 years and 2 others smaller than 21 years Do you want to know if a residence ...
To visit Uruguay Visas are not required for visits of up to 90 days by nationals from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, ... Read More
Bringing my dogs from Turkey to Uruguay by Dharani26
Hi Everyone, I will be traveling from Turkey to Uruguay later this year with 2 Mexican Chihuahuas. Searching around the internet and even with the Uruguayan Consulate in Washington D.C. I keep finding conflicting scenarios about the requirements ...
We just had to show our dog had been vaccinated more than 30 days but less than a year for rabies. We just got a new shot within those dates. Read More
Farming in Uruguay by kiwigaucho
Hi, my wife and I are considering buying a farm in Uruguay. Would love to hear from any expats farming in Uruguay who could share their experiences in terms of the buying process, what to expect in terms of crop yields, climate etc.... and opinions ...
I only know of one what I would call a real farmer here. He is in Colonia and mostly grows soy for the Chinese market. You should join the Uruguay Facebook groups and he will probably respond to questions. facebook.com/groups/uruguayexpats/ There ... Read More
I have a couple of questions around visa and work.
I would post on the Facebook Uruguay group, many are in MVD and might be able to answer your question. Personally I think you will find the pay here very low and the opportunities very limited. https://www.facebook.com/groups/uruguayexpats/ Read More
Bringing my dogs from Turkey to Uruguay by Dharani26
Hi Everyone, I will be traveling from Turkey to Uruguay later this year with 2 Mexican Chihuahuas. Searching around the internet and even with the Uruguayan Consulate in Washington D.C. I keep finding conflicting scenarios about the requirements ...
I believe they can but you should check with your airline - they are the ones who decide. My dog absolutely hates a crate but she did better than I expected as the three flights took almost 24 hours. Within a couple of days she was her usual self. I ... Read More
Bringing my dogs from Turkey to Uruguay by Dharani26
Hi Everyone, I will be traveling from Turkey to Uruguay later this year with 2 Mexican Chihuahuas. Searching around the internet and even with the Uruguayan Consulate in Washington D.C. I keep finding conflicting scenarios about the requirements ...
I brought my dog from Canada and I needed Canadian documents not US ones. They needed to be in Spanish. Canada has a form in English,French and Spanish so I used that. Most of the information you will see is from a US perspective. As long as you ... Read More
Montevideo or Punta del este-Relocating please help!looking for School
Most jobs are in MVD. The Universities are there too. You will probably need a private school which can be expensive - if your child is accepted. I would also post your questions on the Facebook group in MVD many on it are locals and can give you ... Read More
Flying to Lima peru - Cheapest way to get to Peru? by monolish
Hola, I want to go to lima peru soon to visit some friends. Could someone tell me what is a cheap way to fly or get in to peru? Or anyone who has exspeciance with it? Im from The Netherlands. Thanks already! Cheers, Seeb
Seems there is a new Bolivian airlines for travel in South America. Maybe useful for short trips in the region. http://www.amaszonas.com/ Read More
Looking for Investors for Exciting NEW Restaurant... INDIAN! by faithandsaji
I am an American married to an Indian chef ... yum! We have been living in India for most of the last 7 years but are ready for a change. Needless to say, the rupee doesn't go very far anywhere else in the world! So we're looking for investors ...
I think you need to question if many people here want something different. Most of the Uruguayans we have met are perfectly happy with their traditional foods and aren't interested in anything spicy, different or foreign. The expats possibly but ... 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 ...
We are using Fischer and Schickendantz as well. Contact Macarena Castells (mcastells@fs.com.uy) for information. Even if you have all the correct documents it is still not easy or quick I am afraid! 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, ...
We just returned to Uruguay after a three week vacation to New Zealand and Sydney, Australia. My husband said he will no longer complain that Uruguay is expensive after the prices we had to pay in both those countries. We are retired and own our ... Read More
Properties of homes for sale in Montevideo by crowderm
Do you know of a web site that shows ALL of the properties for sale in Montevideo. I am use to being able to do a MLS search that shows ALL of the properties available for sale in a particular area. Every web site I have visited ONLY shows a few ...
Basically No. Many realtors do not even have a website. Many properties are listed by several realtors often with different prices. Owners will often sell privately even though several realtors have been trying to sell their property and many ... Read More
Are there any Indian restaurants in Montevideo by rajks
I want to know any Indian restaurants in Uruguay/Montevideo.
No. Only returning Uruguayans can bring anything with an engine into the country. That also means no motorbikes. I know one returning Uruguayan who brought a fairly expensive SUV in from the US and had to pay $22,000 on it for various taxes and ... Read More
Buying property from India in Uruguay by rajks
I want to know can we buy a house in Uruguay from India itself.so that when we land there one can stay in the house. If it is possible what are the formalities ? Urgent please.
I would highly recommend you wait till you get here. There is a lot for sale but there are also a lot of properties that you would not want to buy, some have a lot of problems with the legal paperwork - money owing for renovations, illegally built ... Read More
what is the minimum income to be shown per couple in US$ for residency by rajks
I would like to know :- what is the minimum income proof to be shown per couple in US$ for residency in Uruguay. Cheers !
We were asked to show $1500 per couple and they preferred government pensions to any other kind of income. There is not an actual amount but Uruguay is more expensive than the US and even though we own our home so have no rent, we spend around ... Read More