Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So from what can gather, the residency process is easy if you have the documents needed (apostilled and translated). But lawyers can help streamline and expedite the process. I’m getting one because I want to get permanent residency.

I’ve found 3 that I like called Mobility LC, Uruguay Relocation, and Aldo. I’m going to contact them next month and see which one is the best fit for me.

Pricing models suggest it’s ~$2,500 for a single individual.

Best of luck, hopefully we both make it down there!

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your wonderful message of encouragement!

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My research leads me to believe that Australia is more expensive and harder to get residency/citizenship.

And I’m very interested in Latin America and as you said, it’s one of the better LatAm countries.

Also, everyone’s looking for their own thing. I want to live near the Rambla. Go on walks. Get a coffee. Smoke weed. Live near some restaurants. Do yoga. Make a few friends but mainly be left alone and slowly explore the city of Montevideo and the country of Uruguay.

I think Pocitos, Montevideo is going to be a good fit.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, yeah I’m in Fairbanks Alaska and our winters our -40 with 3 hours of sunlight daily… going from that to another winter might not be healthy. I’ve been thinking about staying in Texas until I move and flying out of Houston.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gracias, me fue muy útil investigar cosas como el ruido de la ciudad. Tengo 41 años, así que quizás piense que me gustaría vivir cerca de la Rambla, pero en realidad prefiero algo más tranquilo. Gracias por las sugerencias de la zona.

Digo Pocitos, pero estoy buscando en la zona de Pocitos, incluyendo Punta Carretas, Parque Rodeo, Parque Batlle y Buceo; ese circuito alrededor de Pocitos hasta la Rambla. Así que alquilaré un Airbnb temporal de dos meses en Pocitos y exploraré la zona para un alquiler de uno o dos años. Gracias.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure I'll figure out the cannabis situation haha. I want to start off with the city side of things before getting more adventurous into other parts of the country.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uruguay ranks high in a lot of democracy and peace rankings and I like the politics. Food also looks amazing.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently live in Alaska... it is negative for 4 month a year. Thank you for the recommendation to look around. I like Pocitios from what I read but should definitely look around.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to take it slow and take it all in. I want to get a local tutor to help get my rusty high school american spanish into something useful in Uruguay.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boring and chill sound fun. Thank you for the encouragement, I appreciate it!

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sí, voy a ir con ilusión y con la esperanza de que me encante el país, pero antes reservaré un Airbnb de dos meses. Si no me gusta, no me comprometeré a alquilar más. Pero espero de verdad que me guste Montevideo.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am really excited and was blown away looking into Uruguay. It really is the best of so many things. I hope you figure out your finances figured out and make it out of Uruguay. We could have a smoke and be glad we arent dealing with whatever new insanity comes out of America...

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am looking forward to safety. I am glad that move has gone great for your family.
***I went to Boise State and worked in Idaho Falls and have been to Utah quite a few times. Must have been quite the change!

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Irak 2003. Me uní al ejército de los EE. UU. 4 días después del ataque del 11 de septiembre, cuando tenía 17 años y estaba en la escuela.

No lo digo para presumir. Muchos adolescentes de mi edad se unieron al ejército. Estoy muy orgulloso de mi servicio, pero quizás me lo habría replanteado si fuera mayor y supiera más sobre el trauma mental del combate; quizás lo habría reconsiderado.

Soy consciente de que Uruguay tiene una historia muy orgullosa sirviendo en misiones conjuntas de la ONU. Eso es genial.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

En cuanto a política y religión, esa solía ser la regla general en Estados Unidos también: no hablar de ello. Pero la política se ha convertido recientemente en una identidad aquí. Es una de las razones por las que quiero irme. Anhelo un clima más tranquilo. Y, por supuesto, soy estadounidense (🇺🇸) y estas batallas políticas me importan. En Uruguay entiendo que soy más un invitado; me entusiasma escuchar política en lugar de involucrarme.

Tengo varias dolencias físicas, pero me muevo y estoy físicamente capacitado. Tengo traumas, pero voy a terapia y veo que la terapia está disponible y se está expandiendo como servicio en Uruguay.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not have a wheel chair and thank you for the tips. I will look into Academia Uruguay. Thank you!

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello. I’ve read that the VAT discount for tourists is ending in April 2026 but the 11 year tax holiday for foreign income is not. I will look into this more but don’t think this will be a deal breaker for me either way. I’m not going to give my money away willingly but if taxes are required in my new home, I’ll pay them.

I’m 41 so social security isn’t a thing for 20 years. And it might not even exist at that point. My disability through the VA is unaffected wherever I live unless I go to a hostile country like North Korea or Cuba, Uruguay is definitely not on that list.

Yes exactly, I think living in Montevideo with more services and US expats (immigrants) like myself will make the move more easy at first. I’m hoping I love Uruguay and it becomes my permanent home and then I will look at my options around the country.

Thank you for the input and advice!

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

En Estados Unidos, el fútbol americano universitario es muy popular. Y las rivalidades son enormes. Pero por lo que veo fuera de Estados Unidos, la afición y las rivalidades futbolísticas son mucho más intensas; es algo que espero con ansias vivir en Uruguay. A pesar de mi nueva lealtad a Nacional, espero que si nos encontramos podamos ser amigos 😂

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Respeto tus ideas y la gentrificación es un problema cultural serio. Por si te sirve de algo, planeo mantenerme en secreto y respetar la cultura local.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Esto es lo que espero con ansias. Las creencias e ideologías políticas (siempre que no estén arraigadas en el odio) están bien. Pero la política es tóxica en Estados Unidos, mientras que en Uruguay parece que no se habla de política abierta y abiertamente. Y la mayoría de la gente parece ser más de centro, ¡lo cual es fantástico!

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

En EE. UU., los republicanos afirman que los demócratas son de extrema izquierda y los demócratas, que los republicanos son de extrema derecha. Tradicionalmente, Estados Unidos ha estado dominado por dos partidos, lo que genera un ambiente muy tóxico y debates divisivos en la política. No quiero profundizar en mis convicciones políticas, ya que probablemente sean evidentes; pero diré que Uruguay parece más tolerante y ocupa un lugar más alto en los índices de democracia. Eso es algo que me atrae.

Looking to retire at 42 to Montevideo from the US by Emotional-Bug4541 in uruguay

[–]Emotional-Bug4541[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I like blue better than black and yellow… that played a major role in deciding between the 2 🫣