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Looking for Portuguese Expats in Lausanne?

  • Meet Portuguese in Lausanne

  • Get information in our Lausanne guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Lausanne

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    I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.

InterNations - A Place for Portuguese in Lausanne

Olá to all Portuguese in Lausanne! Would you like to meet fellow Portuguese expats in Lausanne? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Portuguese, e.g. where in Lausanne your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get cozido à Portuguesa?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Lausanne. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of Portuguese expats, hailing from Lisbon, Faro, Porto and all regions of Portugal.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Lausanne

17,413
members in Lausanne
494
Portuguese members
20
monthly events
29
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Portuguese at our events in Lausanne

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Portuguese in Lausanne.

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Jul 5, 2025, 10:30 AM
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Why Portuguese 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 Portuguese members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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    From Portugal, living in Lausanne
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    From Portugal, living in Lausanne
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    From Portugal, living in Lausanne
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    From Portugal, living in Lausanne
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    From Portugal, living in Lausanne

Meet other Portuguese in Lausanne

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other Portuguese to share your hobbies with

Portuguese Expats in Lausanne Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Portuguese expats in Lausanne are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. the gateway to Valais and seat of international olympic committee offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Lausanne’s Portuguese expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Portuguese expats in Lausanne.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Lausanne to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Portuguese in Lausanne at Our Events

Our Lausanne community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Lausanne’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Portuguese expats to discover Interlaken, the outdoor and action sports capital of Switzerland. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Portugal in your local community and meet Portuguese in Switzerland in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Portuguese living in Lausanne!