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ColoniaMan

ColoniaMan

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Uruguay

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82

About me

English

Lives in Guildford

Speaks English, Little Espagna

Registration: 15 September 2020

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ColoniaMan replied to a thread
5 days ago
boosmom42

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 ...

ColoniaMan

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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
6 days ago
boosmom42

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 ...

ColoniaMan

@°µÍø½ûÇø91364 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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
last month
thefrostking98

American East Coast °µÍø½ûÇø 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 ...

ColoniaMan

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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
last month
ameliekatie

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 ...

ColoniaMan

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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
last month
ltoby955

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?

ColoniaMan

@armin31 The problem I had when making an appointment from abroad, or even in Uruguay on line, is making the payment. Read More

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
last month
Zeighthdoctor

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 ...

ColoniaMan

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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
2 months ago
ltoby955

Apartment rentals longterm by ltoby955

What are the average prices for 2 bedroom apartment in areas like Monivideo, Maldonado and Punta del Este?

ColoniaMan

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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
3 months ago
BDorianD

Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD

Hello,I am not an °µÍø½ûÇø 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 ...

ColoniaMan

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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
3 months ago
armin31

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 ...

ColoniaMan

@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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
3 months ago
ClarkForestryLLC

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 ...

ColoniaMan

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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
4 months ago
geolinc

Moving furniture and a car to Montevideo by geolinc

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 ...

ColoniaMan

@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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
4 months ago
Julien

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 °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

ColoniaMan

@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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
4 months ago
BDorianD

Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD

Hello,I am not an °µÍø½ûÇø 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 ...

ColoniaMan

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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
4 months ago
BDorianD

Receiving Mail or a Courier Package? by BDorianD

Hello,I am not an °µÍø½ûÇø 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 ...

ColoniaMan

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

ColoniaMan replied to a thread
5 months ago
YeetKunDo

Using a relocation agent to move to UY by YeetKunDo

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 ...

ColoniaMan

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