Do you want to immigrate to Uruguay?
With Living-in-Uruguay
as your trusted partner
Weâll guide you â step by step â for a smooth new beginning with Living in Uruguay
đ Paperwork made easy: We take care of all the bureaucratic hassle â from visas and residency permits to every required formality. With us, you’re in the best hands!
đĄ Your new home: Weâll help you find the right place to stay for your first few months â whether it’s a rental apartment, a short-term home, or a house. We also assist with organizing rental cars or Spanish classes.
đŒ Well insured: Whether you’re a student, expat, or tourist â weâll help you find the health insurance plan that fits your needs perfectly.
đ Always connected: Need fast internet or tech support? No problem â weâll help you get set up and feel at home in Uruguayâs digital world.
Our service on your journey to Uruguay â transparent, fair & reliable
Strategy Development
Together, weâll create a personalized emigration strategy â including a timeline, career planning, and cultural preparation for your new home.
Immigration Consulting
We provide comprehensive information about legal requirements, insurance options, and all relevant formalities for a successful move abroad.
Document Review
We assist you in obtaining all necessary documents for the process, checking for completeness, and handling certified translations of required paperwork.
Ongoing Support
Even after your arrival, we stay your go-to contact â continuously adjusting your strategy to changing circumstances with flexibility and care.
Personal Support
From government appointments and bank visits to school registrations and doctorâs appointments â weâre ALWAYS by your side and help you overcome language barriers.
Networking
Thanks to our strong network, youâll gain access to local communities, international events, and quickly feel integrated in your new environment.
Move to Uruguay in 6 Simple Steps â
with living in Uruguay
1. Initial Consultation & Emigration Strategy
In our first online meeting, we get to know each other. Whatâs motivating your move abroad? What are your professional, personal, or family goals?
Based on this conversation, weâll develop a personalized emigration strategy â realistic, pragmatic, and tailored to your unique needs. Weâll also cover key topics like housing search, investment opportunities, money transfers, currency exchange, and digital infrastructure.
2. Customized Offer, Deposit & Project Kickoff
Youâll receive a clear and transparent offer from us, detailing all agreed services, timelines, and pricing. After signing the contract and making the initial deposit, we begin putting your personalized emigration plan into action.
We take care of scheduling all necessary government appointments, tracking deadlines, and preparing you step by step â so you can arrive in Uruguay relaxed, organized, and confident.
3. Document Review, Translations & Organization
We carefully check which documents youâll need â for example, for your residency permit (CĂ©dula), driverâs license conversion, or opening a bank account â and in what form: certified, translated, notarized, with apostille, or official stamps. Our certified professional translators make sure all submitted documents are legally valid, submitted on time, and officially recognized â so you can move through every bureaucratic process smoothly and without issues.
4. Your Arrival & Personal Support On Site
Weâll pick you up from the airport and accompany you to all your appointmentsâwhether itâs doctor visits, the registration office, fingerprinting, or insuranceâweâll be by your side every step of the way. We also actively support you in finding housing, from your first apartment to a long-term property. Additionally, we help with everyday questions like shopping, getting a SIM card, setting up internet, school enrollment, banking, and much more.
5. Business Start & Financial Consulting
For a worry-free future: How do you make money in Uruguay? Which models fit the local way of life? We provide advice on self-employment, online work, company formation, and connect you with tax advisors, notaries, and local experts. Financial topics like bank accounts, international transfers, insurance, and retirement planning are also discussed openly. For many, this is a key area â and we support you here with extensive know-how and experience.
6. Integration, Follow-up & Future Planning
Once your Uruguayan ID (CĂ©dula) is issued, the next phase begins: reflection, review, and planning the next steps. We offer long-term supportâwith official appointments, networking, or reorientation. Those who plan to stay start making more concrete plans. Those who are testing things out can take their time to evaluate. Where does it feel right? What is financially feasible? What does long-term life here look like?
Multilingual Economist & Experienced Immigration Advisor â Your Local Expert for Migration and Container Shipping
The cost of living in Uruguay is generally lower than in the United States, but it depends on your lifestyle and location. Major cities like Montevideo and Punta del Este can be more expensive, especially for rent and dining outâthough still often cheaper than big U.S. cities like New York or San Francisco.
Groceries, healthcare, and local services in Uruguay tend to be significantly more affordable. While imported goods and electronics can be pricey, many expats find that their overall monthly expenses are noticeably lower than in the U.S.
Nearly 62,000 foreigners settled in Uruguay, with significant numbers arriving from Venezuela (27%), Argentina (22%), and Cuba (20%) . Additionally, over 12,000 foreign workers from 81 countries are registered with the Uruguayan social security system.
Uruguay is considered relatively safe compared to other South American countries. It has a low crime rate, and safety is an important part of everyday life. However, as in any other country, basic precautions should still be taken.
The required budget depends greatly on your lifestyle and where you live in Uruguay. In general, you can live comfortably on around $1,500 to $2,500 USD per month, including rent, groceries, and leisure activities.
Uruguay offers a unique combination of economic and political stability that stands out not only in Latin America but even by European standards. This stability, combined with a high quality of life, makes Uruguay an attractive destination for expats. A peaceful atmosphere, pleasant climate, friendly people, and progressive immigration policies all contribute to why many see Uruguay as the ideal place for a fulfilling and secure life. Thatâs why moving to Uruguay makes so much sense!
FAQ - Good to know !
Now is the perfect time to move to Uruguay
We are all very excited about Uruguayâs future, especially given the growing interest and the reality that many foreigners are choosing to settle here.
About Uruguay
Uruguay is a wonderful country with a high quality of life. You can choose between living in the hills or by the beach. If you love the peace of the ocean, we offer miles of white sandy beaches. For nature lovers, there is incredible biodiversity to explore. Our land is privilegedâwhatever you plant will grow, from fruit trees and vegetables to all kinds of legumes. There is a wide range of ecological farming, free of agrochemicals.
But the most important thing about Uruguay is that here, you can find peace and happiness. Uruguay ranks among the most politically, economically, and socially stable countries in the Americas. Compared to other South and Central American nations, Uruguay has the highest literacy rate. According to the World Bank, Uruguay has the strongest democracy in the region, and Transparency International ranks it as having the lowest perception of corruption in Latin America.
Both the public and private healthcare systems are strong, and there are schools in English and many other languages. Uruguay experiences no major earthquakes, no hurricanes, and no significant ethnic conflicts. All political ideologies, religions, and gender identities are respected.
Uruguay is a small country with a low population, but today’s opportunities are globalâno matter where you are. Fiber optic internet is quickly installed and widely available, making it easy to work remotely and run international businesses from home.
Uruguay offers an excellent quality of life, making it an ideal place to live.
Ready to start your new life in Uruguay?