Uruguay is a country in South America famous for two things: football and investments. Even while its population is smaller than most major cities in the world (around 3,5 million), Uruguay’s national football team has won the FIFA World Cup twice. Until today, this is a major source of pride for this nation. Due to a lack of natural resources, Uruguay tries attract many South American investors. A model similiar to that of Switzerland. As a consequence, Uruguay is one of the richest countries in South America. It is known for its liberal society as well, being the first country worldwide to legalize the recreational purchase and use of cannabis.
Major points of interest are its capital Montevideo and UNESCO World Heritage Colonia del Sacramento. This a pilgrims’ village at the banks of Rio de la Plata.
Visa & Immigration
Most EU-Citizens will receive a 90 day permit upon arrival in Uruguay. Further applications in advance are not necessary. If you plan a longer stay, please inform yourself.
Currency
Official currency is the Uruguayan Peso ($U). €1 buys roughly $U40. Since Uruguay’s economy is largely based on banks, retrieving money via ATMs is no problem in any major city in the country, especially Montevideo.
