Relocation

Uruguay Residency

Why get Uruguay Residency?

Obtaining Uruguay residency allows you to live and work in Uruguay (or secures your option to do so). Becoming a resident also enables you to import your household goods duty free and is the first step toward Uruguayan citizenship.

Uruguay Bilingual Schools

Uruguay has several bilingual schools for primary and secondary students. These schools are popular with Uruguayans and other Spanish speakers who want their children to go to a school with high academic standards and master the English language. These schools are also popular for the English speaking children of Expats who are still learning Spanish.

Bringing pets into Uruguay

Government requirements for bringing pets into Uruguay

 To bring your dog or cat into Uruguay you need to get a health certificate which has been signed by the Minister of Agriculture in your home country. Your pet’s veterinarian can usually provide you with a health certificate and guide you through the process. The certificate must show that:

Meetings and Clubs for English Speakers in Montevideo, Uruguay

Expat Sunday Brunch in Montevideo

The Expat Sunday Brunch is held at 1pm every Sunday at Fellini Ristobaretto located in the Montevideo community of Pocitos at José Martí 3408 (at Juan Benito Blanco). No reservations are required, and each person is billed individually for their own food.

Uruguay Residency - Supplement for US Citizens

Uruguay residency criminal background report for US citizens

 If you are a US citizen applying for Uruguay residency, you need to get a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report instead of a police certificate from your home country. The application for the FBI report is made in Uruguay from the Uruguay Interpol Office.