Looking for Belgian Expats in Portugal?

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

Tips and Advice on Portugal from Your Fellow Belgian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Portugal goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Belgians is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Portuguese mentality and way of life. Belgians in Portugal are a part of our community, calling cities such as Porto, Faro, Lisbon, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Belgians in Lisbon, for example.

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

• Our network is the best place to meet expats from Belgium.
• On the Portugal 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 pommes\ frites in Lisbon, etc.
• The InterNations Places database for Portugal has information on the nearest Belgian embassy and many other institutions.

From the\ Algarve to the\ Serra\ da\ Estrela\ mountain\ range,\ the\ Douro\ Valley, you can meet supportive and friendly Belgian expats in Portugal on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Belgians in Portugal

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Portugal. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Portuguese cozido\ \à\ Portuguesa, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Lisbon’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Portugal? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the\ westernmost\ point\ of\ mainland\ Europe and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Belgium and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Goededag\ &\ salut from our Belgians living in Portugal!