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Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 15th 2017, 7:40 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,483
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: One Way Flights V's Return

Good luck, hope it all goes smoothly.
It's a great area yet so close to Glasgow.
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 8th 2017, 11:13 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,483
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: One Way Flights V's Return

Worth paying the extra as a direct flight to London means less stress for your cat. BA do have a great reputation for pet cargo.

Yes I once went on a cycling tour in your part of the world and...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 4th 2017, 3:47 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,483
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: One Way Flights V's Return

In that case fly BA from Seattle. They have an excellent reputation for pet cargo so it'll be worth paying the extra. The Isle of Bute eh? We're thinking of going to Argyll and Bute when the time...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Mar 1st 2017, 2:55 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,483
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: One Way Flights V's Return

Exactly...there are numerous ways to get cheaper fares and only using the outbound of a return ticket is the most common one. It's rarely worthwhile cancelling the return portion of a discounted...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Nov 14th 2016, 3:53 am
Replies: 8
Views: 4,654
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Tax Warning: UK persons domiciled in Argentina

AFIP must think I'm an idiot if they expect me to do that. :D
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Jan 16th 2012, 1:51 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,317
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Argentina: State Pensions

Good to know although I've got another ten years to go before I get mine. :)
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Jan 14th 2012, 4:18 am
Replies: 28
Views: 7,874
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Argentina/ Uruguay

Should take 9 months you mean. :D

For people who have been sent to work in Argentina by their company then of course they can obtain permission to work quite easily.

OTOH.....it took me years...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Jan 14th 2012, 4:07 am
Replies: 28
Views: 7,874
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Argentina/ Uruguay

I'm originally from Scotland and live about 100 miles from the capital.

I'd echo other comments about living and working in Argentina. Great country as it is you would really need to have a large...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Dec 4th 2010, 1:13 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 17,669
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Argentina: Obtaining Residence and DNI

I have finally got mine sorted out although my wife and I had to use avenues that are not normally available to the ordinary man in the street.
It also uncovered a list of lies and incompetence so...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Nov 23rd 2010, 2:01 am
Replies: 47
Views: 17,669
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Argentina: Obtaining Residence and DNI

Well after months and months of waiting I received what I wasn't expecting. A document to say my application was unsuccessful due to not having permanent residency. :rolleyes:

So my wife and I had...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Nov 14th 2010, 2:45 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 17,669
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Argentina: Obtaining Residence and DNI

I didn't know what it was called but yes you have to show the receipt chit when your DNI is delivered. I have mine pinned to the wall in readiness for when my DNI arrives whenever that will be. I've...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Aug 20th 2010, 7:08 am
Replies: 47
Views: 20,473
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: British Expats in Argentina

Hi Michelle...we're near Bragado.

Do you not have any problem with customs having tea bags sent to you....are you allowed to receive items like tea through the post? My sister was going to send me...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Aug 19th 2010, 3:31 am
Replies: 47
Views: 20,473
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: British Expats in Argentina

I haven't been browsing this forum for quite a while I see.

I'm a Scot in my 50's married to a Argentine. We moved from Glasgow to our place here (100 miles from Buenos Aires) permanently three...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Aug 19th 2010, 3:17 am
Replies: 47
Views: 17,669
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Argentina: Obtaining Residence and DNI

Ah the wonderful process of obtaining a permanent DNI.

Yes the process has been anything but smooth for me - a Scot with a Argentine wife (she obtained British nationality without a problem)....
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Dec 19th 2008, 5:37 am
Replies: 13
Views: 4,982
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Neuquen?????

Even two answers in the one day for you. :D

It is a nice Provence with such diverse countryside. The dry arid side between Neuquen town and the rather green and wet mountain area.
Another thing I...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Dec 18th 2008, 10:09 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 4,982
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Neuquen?????

Was in Neuquén about a year ago and was very impressed with the town and the surrounding countryside.
We have friends who live there,he works in the oil business and he was commenting that house...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Aug 6th 2008, 8:43 am
Replies: 48
Views: 21,585
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Moving to Argentina

Hi Fernando

I would recommend that you get a few quotes from several reputable International removal firms and ones which are BAR registered.
They will keep you right regarding what paper work...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Jun 2nd 2008, 3:13 am
Replies: 48
Views: 21,585
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Moving to Argentina

Can't really say for sure about other countries in SA but I am pretty certain it is hard for outsiders to get jobs due to the unemplyment issues in most of the countries,here in Argentina there are...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Jun 1st 2008, 5:01 am
Replies: 48
Views: 21,585
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Moving to Argentina

My wife works in education in schools here, being Argentine she is of course fully qualified. Unless you are fluent in Spanish it is very hard for outsiders to get jobs in state education schools in...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
May 14th 2008, 6:26 am
Replies: 48
Views: 21,585
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Moving to Argentina

So what do you know? Or is it just your sense of humour again?
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Apr 19th 2008, 3:51 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 21,585
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Moving to Argentina

Hi Michelle

Thanks for the welcome. We are about 100 miles southwest of Buenos Aires in a town in the Pampa.
Yes, the door to door service really worked out great for us and I'm sure it helped a...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Apr 17th 2008, 7:04 am
Replies: 48
Views: 21,585
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Moving to Argentina

Well after six months I have finally got round to put this thread up to date.:D

Our goods were packed and containerised in October the 2nd and 3rd, great job by Gerrards.:thumbup:
We moved down...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Sep 9th 2007, 7:47 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 21,585
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Moving to Argentina

Hi walkingtwig.

We are using a local company - Gerards (http://www.gerardremovers.co.uk/) who are based in Glasgow and so far they seem to know their stuff. We were advised to take the door to...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Sep 2nd 2007, 7:12 am
Replies: 48
Views: 21,585
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Moving to Argentina

Hi
No wonder you moved so quickly - best move you ever made I bet.

We were advised that I should get the permanent residence before travelling as it is supposed to be a bit of a hassle to get it...
Forum: Central, South America & Mexico
Sep 1st 2007, 9:27 am
Replies: 48
Views: 21,585
Posted By MILNGAVIE

Re: Moving to Argentina

Hi
Thanks for the extra info, we have visited Argentina at least once mostly twice a year every year since coming to the UK together. Our removal company seem to be on the ball as they have prepared...
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