Shirley
@Shirley
American expat in Uruguay
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12
About me
American
Lives in Montevideo
Registration: 03 October 2009
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Is there any expat community in Uruguay by esoralles
Hi there, I wanna know about expats communuties or clubs in Montevideo. Well, i saw the network, and really I don't know if there are places. Best regards. Esoralles
Apologies? Relax, Armin! This is Uruguay. No one's in a rush. (And I did receive your reply; thanks!) Read More
Is there any expat community in Uruguay by esoralles
Hi there, I wanna know about expats communuties or clubs in Montevideo. Well, i saw the network, and really I don't know if there are places. Best regards. Esoralles
Yes, a great deal has changed in the expat/immigrant scene since 2010! People have come and gone, and the various regular get-togethers that existed in Montevideo at that time are no longer happening. (I miss them!) The person who started the ... 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 ...
Regarding ASSE, although it is sometimes thought of as the "free" system for poor people, anyone can join the plan by paying a monthly fee. As of about 5 months ago, the monthly fee was 2070 pesos per person, regardless of age or pre-existing ... 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 ...
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 Uruguayan physician. Here, "medications" includes ... Read More
I like to dance. by PennyScott
I like to dance, rock and roll, salsa, etc. I would like to know where the expats go to meet, mingle and dance to live music.
Penny, If you enjoy tango, or you think you can learn to, you can dance every night of the week if you want! Salsa is also quite popular, rock-n-roll somewhat less so. For hula, you'll probably need to start your own class! (My own favorite, big ... Read More
Quality of life in Uruguay by duende123
My wife and I are considering Uruguay. We've made three trips to Buenos Aires (we're avid tango dancers), but to live, we still need some access to nature. We thought at least Montevideo has access to the water so you don't feel so confined. We ...
There's no denying that the streets of Montevideo are filled with trash (as well as dog doo-doo and graffiti), even in the more affluent neighborhoods. There doesn't seem to be a general cultural attitude of littering being a negative thing. ... Read More
Is there any expat community in Uruguay by esoralles
Hi there, I wanna know about expats communuties or clubs in Montevideo. Well, i saw the network, and really I don't know if there are places. Best regards. Esoralles
The events in Montevideo are open to anyone; there is no club and no memberships and no members! Just show up and you will be welcome! Everyone is there to meet people and socialize. From the website you can click on each meeting for more ... Read More
Is there any expat community in Uruguay by esoralles
Hi there, I wanna know about expats communuties or clubs in Montevideo. Well, i saw the network, and really I don't know if there are places. Best regards. Esoralles
Hi, Esoralles. There are a few ongoing events that are for English speakers from any country (including Uruguay!). They are good opportunities to meet other expats here. Here is a calendar of upcoming events: meetings.totaluruguay.com/ Shirley Read More
How to show proof of income? by tryingtomakeit
I work as a sale's rep for a moving company. I work from home with a Vonage account. I can work from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. I make a descent living. Enough to show an income of more than $500 a month. From what I have ...
The way it works is that you document your income to the satisfaction of an escribano (something like a notary), who then writes a letter for Immigration. There are various ways of documenting your income, and different escribanos have different ... Read More
Quality of life in Uruguay by duende123
My wife and I are considering Uruguay. We've made three trips to Buenos Aires (we're avid tango dancers), but to live, we still need some access to nature. We thought at least Montevideo has access to the water so you don't feel so confined. We ...
Greetings, duende123! It depends on what you mean by "nature." If you mean city parks with some trees, Montevideo does have those. If you mean spaces like the US national parks where you can spend days exploring, Uruguay does not have that. ... Read More
Confused... help please by Sephius
Hi, me and my parents are thinking on moving to Uruguay, but im confused... Is it worth it living in Uruguay? Ive read that we can live with no worries with $1000 month some people say only with $3000 a month for each person, others say even more( ...
This article has some numbers that might help.... http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/06/27/cost-of-retiring-to-uruguay-an-ou-quick-guide Shirley Read More