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  1. Oatmeal

    Day trip to Uruguay..

    Hi. My tourist permit is expiring soon. I am planning 3 days prior to the last day to go to Uruguay on a day trip by boat. Leave in the morning and return at night. Anyone have an opinion on this? Any issues with the border run? I have already extended once so this would be 180 days already...
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    Politics Argentina and Uruguay Progress on Bilateral Permanent Residency and Licensing Agreement

    Argentina and Uruguay are negotiating to reach an agreement on permanent residency and degree validation. This will make travel between the two countries easier, is truly great news...
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    Uruguay - DN Visa

    For people struggling with Argentinean's visas I wonder if any of you considered getting a DN visa in Uruguay. You'd have huge benefits like being able to get a local US$ bank account and don't dealing with exchange issues and a marvelous 11 years tax exemption.
  4. america

    Economy Did you know that Paraguay and Uruguay only accept dollar bills with the blue stripe?

    A friend of mine visited the Iguazu Falls last long weekend and took the opportunity to go to Ciudad del Este in Paraguay to buy electronics, as they are significantly cheaper there compared to Argentina. He was surprised to find signs at the checkout counters indicating that they only accepted...
  5. All the Answers

    Politics The Government evaluates the lowering of the age of imputability: “It is being discussed whether it is 14 years, 13 as in Uruguay or 12 as in Brazil”

    The Government evaluates the lowering of the age of imputability: “It is being discussed whether it is 14 years, 13 as in Uruguay or 12 as in Brazil” - Infobae Source...
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    Economy Why in Argentina poverty continued to increase while Uruguay and Chile managed to reduce it - Infobae

    Why in Argentina poverty continued to increase while Uruguay and Chile managed to reduce it - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/04/03/por-que-en-la-argentina-siguio-aumentando-la-pobreza-mientras-uruguay-y-chile-consiguieron-reducirla/ April 03, 2024 Countries with...
  7. Cris77

    Newcomer Question about traveling from Uruguay to Argentina by ferry

    Hello, I'll be in Uruguay and would like to visit Buenos Aires for a few days. I'm curious about the process of taking the ferry. How early should I arrive at the port in Uruguay? Also, do I go through immigration for both Uruguay and Argentina at the Colonia port before boarding the ferry?
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    Real Estate Sales Why aren't there more expats in Uruguay?

    Seems nicer... can't believe I spent four years in Argentina and didn't come here earlier.
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    Banking Can Tourists Take Out US Dollars in Uruguay?

    Is it possible for tourists to get US dollars from ATMs or their own bank accounts (Citi, HSBC) in Uruguay?
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    Newcomer ATM in Uruguay for dollars

    Can anyone tell me where these mythical ATMs in Uruguay that give dollars are,I'm down here for a long time a few months will née sto replenish the reserves want to have a plan in place.i want to sty over night in montevideo and take out 2-3k$ depending on timing, etc... I can pull 1kpor dia.
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    Travel Entry/Exit fee at Aeroparque?

    Hey all, I'll be flying to Uruguay for a month this summer, and was wondering if Americans have to pay the entry (and a rumored exit) fee at Aeroparque or if that's only from Ezeiza. It is an international flight, obviously, but not from the international airport. I am overstayed, so I'll have...
  12. I Love Mate

    Travel Travel options from Montevideo to Buenos Aires?

    My husband and I will be flying into Montevideo next month and spend a few nights there and then will travel to Buenos Aires. I know there are a few different options. What would you all recommend? How long does it take on boat, plane, etc? We will be in Buenos Aires for 10 days.
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    Banking How Hard is it to Start a Bank Account in Uruguay?

    I'm aware that there are older discussions on this topic, but I'm interested in finding out if there have been any recent changes or updates. As an EU citizen with an EU passport, I'm particularly curious to learn if having a local (or Argentine) address is necessary to initiate a bank account...
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    Banking Banking in Uru

    Is it possible to open up a bank account over the water if you are living here? silly question?
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