Dutch in Somalia - Dutch Expats in Somalia

Meet Dutch Expatriates in Somalia!

InterNations – Uniting Dutch living in Somalia

Would you like to get in touch with other Dutch in Somalia? Are you in need of help and advice from your Dutch compatriots? Or would you like to join other Dutch expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the Suuqa Bakaaraha in Mogadishu?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Somalia or are still living in the Netherlands to plan your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Somalia offers everything you require: Established in 2007, our trusted community has soon become the platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Dutch expats in Somalia, coming from all over the Netherlands - from North Brabant over Zuuid Holland to Drenthe.

Find tips and advice on Somalia from Dutch Expats

Of course, expat living in Somalia is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Dutch is an essential part of expat life and becoming accustomed to the Somali way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Dutch in Somalia, residing in Mogadishu, Hargaisa, Kismayo and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Dutch in Mogadishu.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your Dutch native language, discover where to shop for Dutch food or discuss the Oranje Zwart's latest match, become a member of the Somali InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Netherlands or Dutch-speaking expatriates in Somalia.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Somalia Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a Dutch-speaking babysitter for your children or where to buy Leyden cheese and Frisian sugarbread in Mogadishu.
• Search the InterNations Expat Guide for Somalia to get information on the local Hollandse Club or the nearest Dutch consulate.

From the rugged east-west ranges of the Karkaar Mountains to the Gulf of Aden, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Dutch expats in Somalia.

Join our expat activities and mingle with fellow Dutch in Somalia

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Somalia. Our get-togethers include diverse interests and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Somali halwo, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Mogadishu’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the autonomous region of Somaliland as well as other beautiful landmarks in Somalia.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Netherlands and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just send us your membership application and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Welkom from our Dutch living in Somalia!