Sitting on the balcony of my hotel room watching the waves rush to the shore, I tried to pinpoint the moment I fell in love. And it wasn't the miles of nearly empty beaches with some of the softest sand I've ever walked on, the amazing food or the incredibly kind people.
It came down to the rolling green hills.
You see, I spent nearly three decades of my life living in Kentucky. I grew accustomed to rolling hills covered in varying shades of rich green, the wide swaths of pastures and crops, and the dark, shadowy woods.
I stopped while on a real estate tour during the Offshore Investment Summit in Uruguay, and I realized that these hills were similar to those I'd grown up with.
And, well, the horses in the paddock across the road were a pretty good reminder too.
Sure, if I traveled just a short distance, I'd see the signs were in Spanish and the food was a little different. But in Uruguay, there is a wonderful blending of the familiar and the exotic, making this place simply amazing.
Now I just need to find a way to tell my husband that it's time to move again. But first, I need answers on what's necessary to make that move easy...
It Can Be Easy
If you've never relocated to another country - whether temporarily or permanently - the process can be intimidating. Learning the language, the culture and just finding your way around the area can seem overwhelming. And then there's tackling government bureaucracy to get all your proper paperwork in order. But the fact is... for Uruguay, it doesn't need to be intimidating.
While I was in Uruguay, I met with presenters who went into detail about attaining residency and citizenship in Uruguay. One person explained that obtaining residency is a simple process because the country strives to be open, welcoming and friendly. There's no need to invest in the country, and after providing three key requirements, you can have your permanent residence in just six to eight months.
In fact, she described in clear detail how foreigners attain citizenship after three to five years. She also explained American banking options in Uruguay and potential options for buying and storing gold in Uruguay.
Insight From an Expat
We also discussed the process of finding a home in Uruguay, attaining residence and what it's like living in the country.
In addition, presenters talked about the importance of hiring a local for your first 30 days, who can help you navigate the basics such as setting up utilities, finding doctors, locating stores and getting a cellphone. One man also spoke about the local bilingual school, where his 9-year-old daughter became fluent in Spanish within the first half of the year.
Help From a Great Team
One of the topics that came up was the variety of opportunities in Uruguay. One man explained that in farmland, two of the strongest opportunities are in forestry and cattle, due to the recent dip in land prices.
Meanwhile, another gentleman explained that in real estate, the area of Roche is starting to expand and grow due to a new bridge that makes reaching the region much quicker. Many are looking for Roche to become a new vacation destination, similar to Punta del Este.
Many more questions were asked covering taxes, investments and homebuilding in Uruguay, but I just couldn't get the answers down fast enough.
Don't wait to learn more about how easy it is to lose yourself in this beautiful country.
As the Senior Managing Editor for The Sovereign Investor Daily and Winning Investor Daily, Jocelynn handles the day-to-day operations for bringing you the Banyan Hill team's daily insight. She has spent over a decade working as an editor for financial publications. A former trader, Jocelynn has spent 15 years in the financial industry.
By Jocelynn Smith
Article Source: Uruguay: A Place to Call Home
It came down to the rolling green hills.
You see, I spent nearly three decades of my life living in Kentucky. I grew accustomed to rolling hills covered in varying shades of rich green, the wide swaths of pastures and crops, and the dark, shadowy woods.
I stopped while on a real estate tour during the Offshore Investment Summit in Uruguay, and I realized that these hills were similar to those I'd grown up with.
And, well, the horses in the paddock across the road were a pretty good reminder too.
Sure, if I traveled just a short distance, I'd see the signs were in Spanish and the food was a little different. But in Uruguay, there is a wonderful blending of the familiar and the exotic, making this place simply amazing.
Now I just need to find a way to tell my husband that it's time to move again. But first, I need answers on what's necessary to make that move easy...
It Can Be Easy
If you've never relocated to another country - whether temporarily or permanently - the process can be intimidating. Learning the language, the culture and just finding your way around the area can seem overwhelming. And then there's tackling government bureaucracy to get all your proper paperwork in order. But the fact is... for Uruguay, it doesn't need to be intimidating.
While I was in Uruguay, I met with presenters who went into detail about attaining residency and citizenship in Uruguay. One person explained that obtaining residency is a simple process because the country strives to be open, welcoming and friendly. There's no need to invest in the country, and after providing three key requirements, you can have your permanent residence in just six to eight months.
In fact, she described in clear detail how foreigners attain citizenship after three to five years. She also explained American banking options in Uruguay and potential options for buying and storing gold in Uruguay.
Insight From an Expat
We also discussed the process of finding a home in Uruguay, attaining residence and what it's like living in the country.
In addition, presenters talked about the importance of hiring a local for your first 30 days, who can help you navigate the basics such as setting up utilities, finding doctors, locating stores and getting a cellphone. One man also spoke about the local bilingual school, where his 9-year-old daughter became fluent in Spanish within the first half of the year.
Help From a Great Team
One of the topics that came up was the variety of opportunities in Uruguay. One man explained that in farmland, two of the strongest opportunities are in forestry and cattle, due to the recent dip in land prices.
Meanwhile, another gentleman explained that in real estate, the area of Roche is starting to expand and grow due to a new bridge that makes reaching the region much quicker. Many are looking for Roche to become a new vacation destination, similar to Punta del Este.
Many more questions were asked covering taxes, investments and homebuilding in Uruguay, but I just couldn't get the answers down fast enough.
Don't wait to learn more about how easy it is to lose yourself in this beautiful country.
As the Senior Managing Editor for The Sovereign Investor Daily and Winning Investor Daily, Jocelynn handles the day-to-day operations for bringing you the Banyan Hill team's daily insight. She has spent over a decade working as an editor for financial publications. A former trader, Jocelynn has spent 15 years in the financial industry.
By Jocelynn Smith
Article Source: Uruguay: A Place to Call Home
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