Moving to Uruguay from Andorra

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Andorra to Uruguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Andorra to Uruguay.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AD
2.6
UY
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AD
2.5
UY
13.0

Andorra performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AD
$5,519
UY
$3,135
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

AD
50.7
UY
46.7

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AD
52.4
UY
33.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

AD
94.4%
UY
92.0%

Andorra performs better than Uruguay across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AD
3.7%
UY
7.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AD
$54,292
UY
$25,216

Andorra performs better than Uruguay across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AD
84.2 yrs
UY
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AD
2.4
UY
6.2

Andorra generally does better on family life, though Uruguay leads in education spending.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Andorra and Uruguay. To live, work, or study long-term in Uruguay, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uruguay's immigration authority.

Andorra passport

Andorra passport holder visiting Uruguay

Visa Free
Andorra passport holders can enter Uruguay without a visa.
Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Andorra

Visa Free
Uruguay passport holders can enter Andorra without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Uruguay?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Uruguay has 33.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Uruguay safe for expats?

Andorra performs better than Uruguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uruguay is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Andorra.

How is healthcare in Uruguay compared to Andorra?

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 46.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Uruguay, compared to 50.7 in Andorra. Uruguay scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Andorra: 79).

What language do they speak in Uruguay?

The official language in Uruguay is Spanish. In Andorra, the official language is Catalan.

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At a Glance

AD UY
Population 82,904 3,384,688
Currency Euro (€) Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
Languages Catalan Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +376 +598
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 911