Living and
Working in Uruguay

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The InterNations Expat Guide for working and living in Uruguay

Are you an expat working and living in Uruguay? Or are you preparing to move soon to Montevideo, Salto or any other of the Uruguayan international hotspots?

Expat life in Uruguay has much to offer and provides a great intercultural experience – from discovering the countryside like the Northern Interior, characterized by local Gaucho culture, learning how Uruguayan people celebrate Tourism Week, up to tasting Uruguay’s favorite dishes such as asado.

However, InterNations does not only address expats in Uruguay. We have brief overview guides for various locations around the world – from living in Ireland to moving to Ecuador.

Working and living in Uruguay – Valuable Information from A to Z

Moving to and living in Uruguay requires a wealth of up-to-date, trustworthy information on various aspects of Uruguayan expat life. Living abroad in Uruguay raises a lot of questions such as: ʺHow do I find the best relocation services for moving to Uruguay?ʺ, ʺWhich items should I absolutely bring along to Uruguay?ʺ, ʺWhich international school in Montevideo should our kids attend?ʺ or, ʺHow do I obtain a work permit for my spouse at the Uruguayan municipality in Chuy?ʺ

Collecting all that information on working and living in Uruguay is quite laborious and time-consuming. Our InterNations Expat Guide for Uruguay aims to help you and provides you with reliable info on those topics that matter to expats living in Uruguay. The Guide includes information on many different areas ranging from culture and sights, to housing & household or expat institutions and clubs, up to sports & leisure. Typical questions related to expat life abroad, such as ʺWhich medications or exams do my dogs need beforehand so they can enter the country?ʺ, will no longer remain unanswered.

Are you curious about expatriate living outside Uruguay? Then read more about our various expat guides, such as living in Singapore or living in Kuwait!

Tips on living and working in Uruguay – From financial service providers to car rental agencies

Moreover, our expat directory for Uruguay includes recommended listings of expat institutions and relocation services, e.g. financial service providers or car rental agencies. As a member, you’ll also be able to share your experiences of living abroad in Uruguay with your fellow expats on the InterNations Forum. We are looking forward to welcoming you with a heart-felt ¡Hola! from our expats living and working in Uruguay.