Are you looking to move to Uruguay? Keen to find employment and stay long term? There are options for foreigners and English speakers to live in Uruguay, find out more today.
How to Get a Job in Uruguay
Do you like the idea of working in South America and being more than just a tourist? Uruguay is a really popular country to work in. This is one of the safest destinations in the Americas with friendly people, modern cities and also lots to do including watching football games or going to the beach.
Popular places to seek employment include Montevideo, Paysandú, Salto, Las Piedras, Mercedes, Tacuarembo, Rivera, Durazno and Colonia del Sacramento. These are the largest cities in Uruguay and where most local and international companies are based.
Getting a TEFL certification and teaching in Uruguay is a popular option for internationals. Volunteering in Uruguay is also popular with people looking to give back and help good causes. Although generally unpaid, some organisations offer free food and accommodation which can help alleviate the costs of living overseas.
Top tips for getting hired in Uruguay include learning Spanish. If you don’t already know the basics, you need to learn as this will boost employments prospects and also help with integrating into local society. You could study on arrival, lots of Spanish schools in Uruguay have weekly start dates for courses which are popular with foreigners.
Please note that Uruguay is one of the more difficult countries to get work as a foreigner, as the popular of the country is small. For example the population of the capital Montevideo is around one million people, compared to Sao Paulo in Brazil which has more than ten million inhabitants.
