InterNations – Uniting Portuguese living in the UK

Would you like to get in touch with other Portuguese in theu0020Unitedu0020Kingdom? Are you in need of help and advice from your Portuguese compatriots? Or would you like to join other Portuguese expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020outstandingu0020beautyu0020ofu0020theu0020Cotswolds,u0020u0022theu0020Heartu0020ofu0020Englandu0022?

Whether you have settled as an expat in theu0020UK or are still living in Portugal and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations theu0020UK 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 Portuguese expats in theu0020UK, coming from all corners of Portugal - from Porto, over Lisbon to Faro.

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Jan-Peter van Tijk

Jan-Peter van Tijk

I wish I'd found InterNations sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.

Therese Yeboah

Therese Yeboah

For me, the InterNations events are the best part. I attend almost every get-together and always get to know lots of friendly fellow expats.

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 Portuguese at our events in the United Kingdom

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

Sunday Afternoon Drinks
Sunday Afternoon Drinks
Join us at Cotton Bakery this Sunday in a relaxed environment, and enjoy some food and drinks with your InterNations fellows! This café is located in Ancoats, about 20-minute walk from Victoria and Piccadilly train stations. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cottoncafebar/
Join us at Cotton Bakery this Sunday in a relaxed environment, and enjoy some food and drinks with your InterNations fellows! This café is located in Ancoats, about 20-minute walk from Victoria and Piccadilly train stations. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cottoncafebar/
Midweek Pub Meetup After Work
Midweek Pub Meetup After Work
Another midweek meetup! Hopefully we’ll make this a regular tradition in the months ahead!
Another midweek meetup! Hopefully we’ll make this a regular tradition in the months ahead!
InterNations Birmingham: International Festive Mixer
InterNations Birmingham: International Festive Mixer
Join us for the evening at our "International Festive Mixer" at The Blue Piano. Whether you celebrate the festive period or not, everyone is welcome to join in the festive fun and connection. We look forward to welcoming you.
Join us for the evening at our "International Festive Mixer" at The Blue Piano. Whether you celebrate the festive period or not, everyone is welcome to join in the festive fun and connection. We look forward to welcoming you.
InterNations Reading Christmas Party at Pentahotel
InterNations Reading Christmas Party at Pentahotel
Holiday Cheer & Last Hurrah! 🥂 We're celebrating the start of the festive season with our Pre-Christmas Event! Come join us for some relaxed fun and great company, before the holidays kick off. It's the perfect evening to unwind before the Christmas season officially begins! What to expect: Gr
Holiday Cheer & Last Hurrah! 🥂 We're celebrating the start of the festive season with our Pre-Christmas Event! Come join us for some relaxed fun and great company, before the holidays kick off. It's the perfect evening to unwind before the Christmas season officially begins! What to expect: Gr

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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.

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Arts & Culture Group
Arts & Culture Group
Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group

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Find Tips and Advice on the UK from Portuguese Expats

Of course, expat living in the UK is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Portuguese is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the British way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Portuguese in the UK, residing in London, Glasgow, Cardiff and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Portuguese in London or Portuguese in Manchester.

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

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Portugal in the UK.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our the UK Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get cozido à Portuguesa in Glasgow.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for the UK to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Portuguese embassy.

From the outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England" to Scotland's mist-shrouded highlands, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Portuguese expats in the UK.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Portuguese in the UK

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in the UK. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional British roast beef, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in London’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see super trendy amusement resort Brighton on the southern coast as well as other beautiful landmarks in the UK.

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

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