Sample Relocation Plan: Uruguay & Vietnam
This is a redacted excerpt of a real two-destination relocation brief. The client came to Baby Abroad with two possible destinations and a clear set of lifestyle priorities, and her brief evaluated both against her profile so she could choose and move with confidence.
The original brief is 14 pages. To get your own personalized plan, please book a consultation.
Visa options: Uruguay
Uruguay is one of Latin America's more straightforward countries for legal residency. The full brief mapped all available pathways with requirements, timelines and a recommended step-by-step process.
| Pathway | Duration | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist entry | 90 days + 90-day extension | Initial landing and setup; no visa needed for U.S. citizens |
| Temporary residency | 2 years, renewable | Primary recommended pathway; permits remote freelance work |
| Permanent residency | Indefinite | After 2 years of temporary residency, or by direct application |
| Rentista | Renewable | People with stable passive income |
The full Uruguay brief also included a complete document checklist with apostille requirements and timing warnings, an 8-step pathway from tourist entry to permanent residency, immigration office contacts, bank account opening guidance, and healthcare enrollment guidance.
Visa strategy: Vietnam (Da Nang)
For Vietnam, the primary long-term stay strategy was an Education Visa (ED) through enrollment at a language school.
| Education visa | Detail |
|---|---|
| Initial duration | 3 months (some schools can obtain 6 months on first issue) |
| Renewable? | Yes, with continued enrollment |
| Work permitted? | Remote freelance for foreign clients is widely practiced |
| Visa run required? | No; renewal is done in-country |
| Cost per renewal | About $50 to $150 USD including school admin fees |
Because her planned arrival fell in flood season, the brief also flagged neighborhood and floor level as key decisions, and ranked three higher-elevation neighborhoods with practical apartment rules.
Neighborhood highlight: Pocitos, Montevideo
- Beachfront rambla access on the Río de la Plata: wide, walkable and swimmable
- Deep café culture, with independent coffee shops throughout
- Colorful, well-maintained streets
- Strong specialist healthcare access in surrounding Montevideo
- Estimated 1-bedroom rent: $600 to $900 USD per month
Neighborhood highlight: Cam Le / Hoa Xuan, Da Nang
- Higher elevation, with significantly better flood safety than beachside or riverside areas
- Newer planned residential development with good drainage
- Quiet, genuinely local feel, away from tourist zones
- 15 to 20 minutes by car to the beach, city center and coffee strips
- Estimated 1-bedroom rent: $300 to $500 USD per month
Each destination's full brief included two additional neighborhood options, rent ranges and apartment-hunting rules.
Budget snapshot: side by side
One of the most valuable parts of a dual-destination brief is seeing what your money actually does in each place.
| Monthly expense | Montevideo, Uruguay | Da Nang, Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | $600 to $900 | $300 to $600 |
| Food | $300 to $500 | $200 to $400 |
| Coffee culture | $60 to $120 | $40 to $80 |
| Clinics and specialist care | $50 to $150 | $30 to $100 |
| Transport | $40 to $80 | $60 to $120 |
| Estimated total | About $1,410 to $2,400 | About $1,020 to $2,080 |
Figures are estimates in USD for one person and change over time.
Lifestyle fit: quick comparison
| Factor | Uruguay | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Water access | Río de la Plata rambla and beaches | 30 km My Khe coastline |
| Coffee culture | Strong café culture | One of the world's best |
| Food | Fresh, local, excellent | Among Southeast Asia's finest street food |
| Safety | Often cited as among the safest in Latin America | One of Vietnam's safest cities |
| Language | Spanish is helpful from day one | No Vietnamese required for the ED visa |
| Affordability | Good, and manageable at her income | Excellent, with significant savings possible |
What a full Baby Abroad plan includes
Your full plan includes a complete visa breakdown, a step-by-step action plan, a neighborhood deep-dive, a budget estimate, healthcare access, a pet import checklist if you are traveling with an animal, community resources and more, all built around you.