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Uruguay: bringing and buying a container from israel and after use it in my property ?:

We found that shipping a container to Uruguay was a major hassle. You cannot bring any perishables or spices or seeds. No machinery. No gas engines larger than 49 CC. No vehicles. Certainly no items which could be used for self defense. It was very stressful worrying about US customer inspections, then Uruguayan customs inspections. The port charged us $220 a day storage and forced us to wait about two weeks. Then they hold a bunch of your money in limbo until to gain a residency visa. You are given two hours to unload the container before additional fees kick in. Our campo is two hours from the port and they charged over $2000 to bring the container there. It was stressful and expensive. I suggest anyone that wants to live in Uruguay: Just go for it. Buy what you need when you get there. Start fresh. If we create a demand for high quality items, then over time, they will become available. On the other hand, if money is not an object to you, then why not surround yourself with all your favorite things? Bring extra. I experienced a strange thing when we shipped out container. The shipping company insisted that I obtain an ITIN - Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. I read the fine print and it seemed that since I have a SS number, an ITIN was not needed. The freight company put up a strong fight, but I refused to get one. They said if I declared the value to all my possessions (in the container) to have a value less that $2500 then I wouldn't need an ITIN. So That's what we did and this added greatly to the stress. Beds and clothing cost about the same in Uruguay as anywhere else. Your appliances will not work anyway. If you use transformers, they consume extra electricity. Don't forget that you need to change everything from 60 hertz to 50 hertz and that device is $3000 each. It's not a simple transformer. Moving to Uruguay is not for the faint of heart, but I think it's a good idea to do it anyway. I'm pretty sure you can buy a shipping container and have it delivered ($3000?) after you arrive if you need storage space. Check Mercadolibre.com. I'm not sure about building code requirements. We plan to build a garage to store all the extra stuff we brought with us: Another reason not to ship a full container to a small house. We should petition the government to make it easier for Uruguayans to buy the things they want via UPS - Amazon.com for example. Good luck to everyone. Peace. AllWeWantIsPeace

Uruguay: Fonesa/Rural Business License:

Hi Let's Move, I bought a brand new Lifan truck. I ordered it from the dealer in Maldonado. It was $8000 US dollars plus registration which the dealer helped me with. The truck is 1.3 liters, has a long bed and over one ton capacity. Everyone warned me not to buy a cheap Chinese truck, but the used Nissans and comparable trucks were in very rough condition, sold as is and were more expensive. I felt like I got a great deal. I saw used trucks which were three to five years old on Mercadolibre for around $7000 and I figured buying new was the way to go. Resale value seems strong. I know I'm going to get a lot of heat for this post. The quality of the Lifan truck is not comparable to any kind of American production vehicle. It's like a revved up golf cart. It was good for me to be able to buy something with a one year guarantee as an expat. When you drive around Uruguay, you will see that just about every Uruguayan contractor is driving a Lifan or similar flatbed, made in China, pickup truck. Maybe as my Spanish improves and my knowledge increases, I can upgrade to something with an adjustable seat and a tape player. It's pretty nice compared to my 1931 Ford Model AA, but not by much. Allwewantispeace

Uruguay: URUGUAY NOT SO ISOLATED ANYMORE:

Hi Kimbo, You are correct, but I think it's going to be a good long time before the UN army goes door to door in Uruguay confiscating guns. It's more likely that a SARS or Avian flu sweeps through South America. As long as we eat healthy and learn all the home remedies, I think we will be fine. It would be a good idea to strengthen our expat (and community) bonds before then.

Uruguay: Got my resident temporada temporada-few questions:

I think a passport requires full blown citizenship which never expires and is a real process. You need to prove that you have been a good Uruguayan. You need speak the lingo and join social groups. I think it takes 5 years or so.

Uruguay: Excited,, A little Nervous, and Ready:

I suggest driving north from punta del este on route 12. Laguna del sauce would be my first choice. It's very nice there and only minutes from everything. I would also encourage you to continue north on 12. Find el Eden. Search that area. It is breathtakingly beautiful and will likely be a sound investment over time, but it is sparsely populated, so finding clients may prove difficult. Jose Ignacio is also a very nice area where your services would be appreciated. I found a gem for 105,000 and had my "ah moment" after unpacking my container and settling in. My neighbor has every sort of farm animal known to man and I look forward to starting my farm someday. Good luck with everything. I hope you find all the things you are looking for: peace most especially.

Uruguay: Likes/Dislikes Uruguay:

Crazy, man... If I could ever be half as funny as you... Omg. I cracked a rib shoveling snow last night. Now I'm home trying to get caught up with this forum. I could get only half way through your post! Appliances... Oh the pain! You should be on tv. Really!

Uruguay: List of things to be done before leaving u.s. For uruguay.:

Hello expats, I bought a house in uruguay. I shipped my container. I am in the u.s. Right now, but my flight to Montevideo leaves September 8th. This post is a request for suggestions of all the things I need to do between now and then. My goals are to open an account at either the brou or itau bank so money can be transferred monthly, and to gain residency status.... Uruguayan passport. I would also like to buy a van and have my internet turned on. My Spanish is still terrible. I will have my birth certificate and container packing list apostilled at the consulate in NYC. I am concerned about mandatory vaccinations. I have been fully vaccinated, but how do I create a document which will prove that to the authorities? Can I buy heirloom seeds there, or should I try to bring them with me? I know, I know that is frowned upon, so I'm hoping that they can be purchased there. What documents to I need to have notarized here? Tax returns? How/where do my documents get translated? Which ones? Interpol? Tetanus? What am I overlooking? Thanks to everyone. I am bringing my mother Diann, my brother Alex and an amazing German carpenter/remodeler whose name is Matt. We cannot wait to be there and settle in. Looking forward to eventually meeting everyone. Peace to all.

Uruguay: Shipping a container to UY:

Hello adventurers, This is an FYI to Kimbo and others who are trying to join Uruguay. I'm arranging my container to ship to Uruguay. So far, these are my details: ICONTAINERS (LUIS) (305)-964-8731 SERVICE SUMMARY PORT OF LOAD NEW YORK PORT OF DESTINATION MONTEVIDEO TRANSHIPMENT PORT - CONTAINERS 1 x 40 Foot High Cube INSURANCE Yes ETD 08/16/2015 INCOTERM CIF EST TRANSIT TIME 26 days PRICE BREAKDOWN FREIGHT $1,177.00 COMMUNICATION FEE $10.00 SED (SHIPPING EXPORT DECLARATION) $65.00 B/L COURIER $35.00 TRUCKING $1,110.44 CHASSIS RENTAL $56.00 INSURANCE $75.00 BL US DOC FEE $65.00 TOTAL $2,593.44 The container shows up and they give you 2 hours to load. Any time over 2 hours is billed at $100 per hour. They expect the bill of lading (inventory) to be complete one day earlier. Peace.

Uruguay: We are selling a Honda Motorbike, interested?:

Hello chrisheyn, When I was there, I noticed that there were thousands of light duty motorcycles, but no nice Hondas or Harleys. Do you know why that is? I too am interested in your bike. Maybe you can email photos and price? Thanks, Max

Uruguay: Uruguay is truly wonderful:

Hello everyone, This is the beginning of our story about our life changing adventure into Uruguay. My brother Alex and I flew in to Montevideo two weeks ago with hopes of buying a semi self sufficient chacra with house. We found Montevideo to be unthreatening, even in a tough section, after dark, on our first night there. The people were very pleasant, even gracious which was certainly unexpected. We moved on to visit pan de azucar, Maldonado, punta del este, Minas, Duranzo, Tacuarembo, and went all the way to River where we met up with some very cool expats from this forum. You know who you are: Beatles rock! Thank you. We came very close to buying a decent place on the edge of Minas before realizing that it was under three cell phone towers... Ugh. Bad day, but it got better when we stumbled upon our slice of heaven near the town of él Eden on ruta 12. I cannot express how happy we are to have found such a nice little casa. Uruguay is wonderful and we feel confident that we are making the right move to the right country, at the right time and to the right piece of property. The people here are so free, living the good life. It's not inexpensive though. We had to give up 35 acres in Maine with a good sized house near the ocean to afford 12 acres and a small house in the hills. Considering the alternative, we feel we have made the right choice. This forum gave me the information I needed to have confidence enough to come here... I am eternally grateful. Thank you all for your generosity of time. There are a few others who went above and beyond for us, but I hesitate to call them out by name. Focus properties was exceedingly helpful as a guide, interpreter, real estate agent, and even my first marriage counselor. Cheers to you Michael! Thank you so much. What a great experience this has been. We leave for the states this Friday. I will apply for residency this week and try to open my account at the brou. Wish us lots of luck! Thank you all again, even the people I never interacted with. All your comments together paint the most colorful portrait! We hope to see more of you along our journey into Uruguayan living. Thank you, Max and Alex All we want is peace, today and forever.

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