InterNations – Uniting French living in Uruguay

Would you like to get in touch with other French in Uruguay? Are you in need of help and advice from your French compatriots? Or would you like to join other French expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the Northern Interior, characterized by local Gaucho culture?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Uruguay or are still living in France and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Uruguay offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of French expats in Uruguay, coming from all corners of France - from Lyon, over Paris to Nice.

Giovanni Gallo

Giovanni Gallo

I have lived in many countries before, and now I like sharing my experience as an expat with members of the Quito Community.

Kristina Serou

Kristina Serou

It's all about finding more expats in Uruguay and beyond to build a network -- InterNations makes it happen.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet other French at our events in Uruguay

Attend our monthly events and activities for French expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

The 2025 Expat Event - Asado in Uruguay’s Stunning Countryside
Mark your calendars because on November 15th we’re hosting The 2025 Expat Event, a day created just for the expat community in Uruguay to connect, share stories, and truly feel at home. This is your chance to meet amazing people who, just like you, are building a new life here. Here’s what’s on th
Mark your calendars because on November 15th we’re hosting The 2025 Expat Event, a day created just for the expat community in Uruguay to connect, share stories, and truly feel at home. This is your chance to meet amazing people who, just like you, are building a new life here. Here’s what’s on th

Why French expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our French members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Montevideo Community Group
Montevideo Community Group

Find Tips and Advice on Uruguay from French Expats

Of course, expat living in Uruguay is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow French is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Uruguayan way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other French in Uruguay, residing in Montevideo, Chuy, Salto and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of French in Montevideo.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for French food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Uruguayan InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from France in Uruguay.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Uruguay Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get foie\ gras in Chuy.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Uruguay to get information on institutions from your home country, including the French embassy.

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Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow French in Uruguay

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Uruguay. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Uruguayan asado, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Montevideo’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see huge\ dams\ on\ the\ Rio\ Negro as well as other beautiful landmarks in Uruguay.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from France and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Bonjour from our French living in Uruguay!