Moving to Uruguay 2018: Black & White Edition

Moving to Uruguay 2018: Black & White Edition

Moving to Uruguay is the one-stop resource for moving to this vibrant nation. Written from the perspective of a local and an expat , we provide you with the resources to face any challenge moving to Uruguay could throw at you. Inside you will find practical help for: •Getting a visa •Finding somewhere to live •Finding a job •Opening a bank account •Dealing with taxes •Investment possibilities •Revalidating your degree •Finding a translator •Importing your possessions •Bringing your pets •Finding an international school •Finding Spanish courses •Healthcare •Getting around Also tips and advice on: •Uruguayan Spanish •Cultural assimilation •Tourism and traditional events •Gyms and hobbies •Entertainment •Essential apps •Disability services •Family life Juan Ignacio Pita (Uruguayan) and Claire O'Brien (Irish) have spent most of their adult lives living in different countries. They have always felt the pain of lacking information when starting a new life abroad and how time consuming gathering relevant, to the point info was to make their move easier. In addition to Uruguay they have also lived in Hong Kong, Tanzania, Hungary, Ireland, Spain, Germany and Japan. Each country contained its own unique set of challenges, but their move to Uruguay was different for both of them. As Juan is a native Montevidean, they had the rare perspective of an expat combined with a local point of view. In the end this combination of experience worked well for them, and they relished all of their victories big and small, from completing the visa process, to enjoying the Carnaval and beaches in Uruguay, finding jobs and making their first  asado  together.