InterNations – The Place for Finns Living in Brazil

Want to connect with the expat community of Finns in Brazil? Looking for Finnish compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Finnish expats to go on an excursion to the strongly urbanized south-east with?

InterNations Brazil offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Brazil or are still in Finland planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Finnish expats in Brazil is going very strong, with members having roots all across Finland - from Oulu, over Pori to Helsinki.

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Francois Bertrand

Francois Bertrand

What a thrilling city São Paulo is. With a great international expat community that keeps in touch on InterNations.

Elin Gustavson

Elin Gustavson

As I already met several expat women on InterNations online, it was great to meet offline and get to know each other in real life.

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!

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Meet other Finns at our events in Brazil

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

Season Opening Orchestra Sinfônica De Goiânia
Season Opening Orchestra Sinfônica De Goiânia
The Orchestra Sinfônica de Goiânia is opening the 2026 season with works by Lacerda, Cervo and Tschaikowski. Enjoy great classical music free of charge!
The Orchestra Sinfônica de Goiânia is opening the 2026 season with works by Lacerda, Cervo and Tschaikowski. Enjoy great classical music free of charge!
Goianão Quarterfinals: Vila Nova Vs. Anápolis
Goianão Quarterfinals: Vila Nova Vs. Anápolis
Dear InterNations members friends, The group phase of the Goianão is done — and Vila Nova is moving on to the quarterfinals! Next up is a very familiar opponent: Anápolis, in a thrilling rematch of last year’s final. Let’s hope history repeats itself and Vila takes another big step toward defending
Dear InterNations members friends, The group phase of the Goianão is done — and Vila Nova is moving on to the quarterfinals! Next up is a very familiar opponent: Anápolis, in a thrilling rematch of last year’s final. Let’s hope history repeats itself and Vila takes another big step toward defending
InterNations SP 🎭 Vintage Carnival – Baile Do Brega Edition ✨
Get ready for a nostalgic and colorful celebration inspired by Brazil’s golden-age Carnival — classic marchinhas, playful fun, and a touch of glorious kitsch! 🎶 What to expect: • Classic "marchinhas" all night • Baile do Brega Contest – come in your tackiest, kitschiest, over-the-top outfit → The
Get ready for a nostalgic and colorful celebration inspired by Brazil’s golden-age Carnival — classic marchinhas, playful fun, and a touch of glorious kitsch! 🎶 What to expect: • Classic "marchinhas" all night • Baile do Brega Contest – come in your tackiest, kitschiest, over-the-top outfit → The
InterNations Campinas: February Seafood Social at Casquinha Bar!
Put your feet up after the Carnival festivities and join us for our February social mixer at the renowned Casquinha Bar! We're swapping the samba for some splendid seafood and excellent company. This is the perfect chance to unwind, share your Carnival stories, and connect with fellow international
Put your feet up after the Carnival festivities and join us for our February social mixer at the renowned Casquinha Bar! We're swapping the samba for some splendid seafood and excellent company. This is the perfect chance to unwind, share your Carnival stories, and connect with fellow international

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Why Finnish 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 Finnish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Our Global Partners

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.

City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
French language and culture Group
French language and culture Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Veggie Cuisine Group
Veggie Cuisine Group

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Tips and Advice on Brazil from Your Fellow Finnish Expats

Obviously, expat life in Brazil goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Finns is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Brazilian mentality and way of life. Finns in Brazil are a part of our community, calling cities such as Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasilia, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Finns in Brasilia, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Finnish delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Brazilian InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Finland.
  • On the Brazil Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get poronkäristys in Brasilia, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Brazil has information on the nearest Finnish embassy and many other institutions.

From the strongly urbanized south-east to the Federal District, you can meet supportive and friendly Finnish expats in Brazil on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Finns in Brazil

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Brazil. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Brazilian feijoada, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brasilia’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Brazil? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the Amazonas region and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Finland and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Hyvää päivää from our Finns living in Brazil!

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