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  • Meet Austrians in Portugal

  • Get information in our Portugal guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Portugal

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InterNations – Uniting Austrians living in Portugal

Would you like to get in touch with other Austrians in Portugal? Are you in need of help and advice from your Austrian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Austrian expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the Algarve?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Portugal or are still living in Austria and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Portugal 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 Austrian expats in Portugal, coming from all corners of Austria - from Salzburg, over Vienna to Innsbruck.

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Meet other Austrians at our events in Portugal

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

Our Official Events are an invitation open to all Members to step into an evening where chance encounters just might lead to something memorable. Join us for a relaxed night of conversation, laughter,
May 4, 2025, 1:45 PM
20 attendees
Join me for a relaxing nature walk in the countryside in the region of Aveiro. We will catch the 13:10 train from Campanhã to Salreu. The journey takes about 50 minutes. From Salreu station we will
Our initial event (on March 29) filled up within 24 hours, and attendees gave it a 5 out of 5 review. Those who couldn't attend the March event requested that we offer it again, so here goes... An o
May 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
14 attendees
** This event is in the Algarve ** ** Once you have signed up for the event, I will add you to the guest list after the confirmation of your presence via private message. ** We are going to enjoy an

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

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Meet other Austrians in Portugal

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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.

Find other Austrians to share your hobbies with

Find Tips and Advice on Portugal from Austrian Expats

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

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

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

From the Algarve to the Serra da Estrela mountain range, the Douro Valley, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Austrian expats in Portugal.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Austrians in Portugal

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Portugal. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Portuguese cozido à Portuguesa, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Lisbon’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the castles of Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation as well as other beautiful landmarks in Portugal.

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