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Moving to Uruguay
We are the leader in providing you with the best international moving and shipping services. We, the International Sea & Air Shipping is the reputed, reliable and secure shipping company that offers you the best experience in moving to Uruguay.
When Moving to Uruguay
When you are moving to Uruguay, an International Moving Expert will monitor the entire process to make it hassle free and bring the most suitable moving options for you depending on your requirements. Your criteria may include:
- When will you be moving to Uruguay?
- Do you have a preference for air or sea shipping and what is the availability?
- How long do you intend to stay in Uruguay?
The Cost of Moving to Uruguay
Whether Moving to Uruguay or to USA, your cost of moving will be calculated based on the cubic footage of your household goods or the proposed destination distance.
A Free consultation from our home inspector will help you in getting the exact cost of your move to Uruguay which includes estimation of your valuable goods, accurate weight of your belongings and the required amount of packing materials.
About Uruguay
Taken from Guarani language, Uruguay means “river of painted birds” and is situated to the east of the Uruguay river. Uruguay is the first nation to provide every school child with a free laptop and a wireless internet. Uruguay also has the credit of being the only country in America which didn’t go into recession during the late 2000s financial crisis.
Bordered by Rio Grande do Sul and Brazil, Uruguay is ranked as the second smallest sovereign nation in South America and the third smallest territory. Rio Negro also known as the Black River is the major internal river in Uruguay. The highest point in Uruguay is the Cerro Catedral with its point reaching a height of 514 metres.
Having significant influence from the Southern Europe, Uruguay culture is strongly European. Uruguay’s folk and most popular music shares its roots with both Argentina and Tango. The most preferred musical instrument in Uruguay is Guitar.
Recognized as the highest rated country in Latin America on Legatum’s 2010 Prosperity Index, Uruguay is one of the most economically developed countries in South America. Uruguay is also rated as the 2nd least corrupt country in Latin America and is next to Chile. The export and import partners of Uruguay are Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Russia, China and Venezuela.
Custom Regulations for Uruguay:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Itemized inventory in Spanish, legalized by the Uruguayan Consulate at origin
- Foreigners require a resident visa issued by the Uruguayan Consulate at origin, stamped in the Customer's passport, or a Certificate of Permanent Residence granted by the Migration Office in Uruguay
- If above documents are not provided, and Customer is not a permanent resident in Uruguay, Customer will have to deposit a bank guarantee letter, the value of the shipment in cash, or provide a guarantee from his employer. The guarantee is to be returned once the shipment leaves the country or the Customer has obtained a permanent residence.
- A Certificate of Residence, issued by the consulate at origin, stating that the Customer has lived abroad for a minimum period of two years is required for returning Uruguayan citizens
- Bank guarantee letter
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Shipments must arrive within 90 days of Customer
- Used household goods and personal effects, showing evidence of use, may be duty-free, if owner has lived abroad and owned the items for at least two years, and Customer has a permanent residence
- Non permanent residents may be required to make bank guarantee deposit, refundable when shipment leaves country
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New household goods subject to duties and value added tax
- Electrical appliances
- Only one of each allowed, except for TV sets
- Bicycles allowed only as part of a household goods shipment
- Works of art and antiques
- Alcohol and tobacco products
- Food
- Jewelry and coins
- Wedding gifts require packing list and a visaed marriage certificate
- Inherited goods require packing list, visaed proof of estate of inheritance, and visaed Death Certificate
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons and ammunition (only sport guns allowed) permit from Ministry of Defense required
- New electrical appliances
- Drugs
- Plants need a Health Certificate
- Pornographic or subversive materials
MOTOR VEHICLES
- New cars are dutiable
- Returning Uruguayan citizens are permitted to import used cars provided they comply with the following requirements:
- Owner of the auto must have lived abroad for a minimum of three years
- Auto must have been in the owner's name for a minimum of three years
- Owner must apply for authorization from the Ministry of Finance before Customs clearance can begin
- Foreigners are not allowed to import used autos
- Documents required:
- Commercial Invoice (original)
- Car title or Certificate of Register or Matriculation
- IMPORTANT: These documents must be legalized by Uruguayan Consulate at origin. An official translation of document into Spanish will also be required (which must be obtained in Uruguay).
PETS
- Health and Vaccination Certificates required
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
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Motto : Liberty or Death
Capital : Montevideo
National Anthem : "Himno Nacional" ("National Anthem")
Geography
Location : Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Brazil
Area : Total : 176,215 sq km Land : 175,015 sq km
Water : 1,200 sq km
Climate : Warm temperate; freezing temperatures almost unknown
People
Nationality : Uruguayan(s)
Population : 3,308,535 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : MONTEVIDEO (capital) 1.633 million (2009)
Languages : Spanish (official), Portunol, Brazilero (Portuguese-Spanish mix on the Brazilian frontier)
Economy
GDP : $48.43 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Uruguayan pesos (UYU) per US dollar - 20.051 (2010), 22.568 (2009), 20.936 (2008), 23.947 (2007), 24.048 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 58 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 77,732 km
Waterways : 1,600 km
Ports & Terminals : Montevideo
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