Perplexity – To help you move to Uruguay, there are a few key resources and professionals you should consider contacting:

To help you move to Uruguay, there are a few key resources and professionals you should consider contacting:

  1. An immigration lawyer or relocation specialist in Uruguay.
  2. They can guide you through the residency process and requirements. Real estate agent specializing in properties for foreigners. They can assist with finding and purchasing property or a small farm.
  3. The Uruguayan embassy or consulate in your current location. They can provide official information on visa requirements and the immigration process.
  4. Expat groups or forums for people who have recently moved to Uruguay from your home country. They can offer practical advice based on personal experience.
  5. A Spanish language school or tutor in Uruguay. Learning Spanish will be essential for daily life there.
  6. An international moving company experienced with relocations to Uruguay. They can help with the logistics of moving your belongings.
  7. A local bank in Uruguay to set up an account and handle financial matters.
  8. An accountant familiar with tax implications for foreigners living in Uruguay.
  9. A job placement agency if you’re looking for employment opportunities.
  10. The Dirección Nacional de Migración (National Immigration Office) in Uruguay for official residency procedures.

Before making any major decisions, it’s highly recommended to visit Uruguay first to get a feel for the country and culture. This will help you determine if it’s truly the right fit for you before committing to a move. Remember that while Uruguay has many attractive qualities, relocating to any foreign country requires careful planning and consideration of practical matters like language, employment, and cultural adjustment.


Perplexity – Make a list of immigration lawyers or relocation specialists in Uruguay.

Based on the search results, here’s a list of immigration lawyers and relocation specialists in Uruguay, along with their online addresses where available:

  1. Bergstein Abogados
    Website: https://www.tagalliances.com/component/mtree/firm-profiles/16-bergstein-abogados Located in Montevideo, they provide legal assistance in all immigration matters
  2. Andersen in Uruguay Website: https://uy.andersen.com/services_residency_and_immigration.php They claim to have Uruguay’s largest immigration and relocation practice.
  3. Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S. (Fragomen affiliate) Website: https://www.fragomen.com/offices/montevideo.html Located in Montevideo, they offer immigration services. Plaza Independencia 848 – Piso 1, Oficina 6 Montevideo T +598 2908 8396 [That is a questionable work address because it is in the Salov, the most famous building in South America, where I took a guided tour two months ago.]
  4. HG.org Website: https://www.hg.org/lawyers/uruguay/immigration This is a directory that lists immigration law offices and lawyers in Uruguay.
  5. Lawzana Website: https://lawzana.com/immigration-lawyers/uruguay Another directory that provides a curated list of top immigration lawyers in Uruguay.