InterNations – Uniting Chinese living in Portugal

Would you like to get in touch with other Chinese in Portugal? Are you in need of help and advice from your Chinese compatriots? Or would you like to join other Chinese expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020Algarve?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Portugal or are still living in China 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 Chinese expats in Portugal, coming from all corners of China - from Shanghai, over Beijing to Guangzhou.

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Gustavo De faz

Gustavo De faz

The quality of InterNations' members convinced me to join. And I've indeed received a very warm welcome from fellow Lisbon expats..

Melanie S. Hamann

Melanie S. Hamann

InterNations Events in Lisbon are great - I love the rightfully popular events organized by our friendly Ambassador team.

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 Chinese at our events in Portugal

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

Great Christmas Concert
Great Christmas Concert
Let's get together to celebrate Christmas with The Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra. For this special event, we booked 25 seats on the Nova University Auditorium, exclusive to our members. Dress code: casual chic with Santa cap (gorro de Pai Natal) Payment in advance to: MBWay 912 344 777 Bank trans
Let's get together to celebrate Christmas with The Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra. For this special event, we booked 25 seats on the Nova University Auditorium, exclusive to our members. Dress code: casual chic with Santa cap (gorro de Pai Natal) Payment in advance to: MBWay 912 344 777 Bank trans
Christmas Lunch
Christmas Lunch
Bring in the Christmas spirit with friends as you enjoy a delightful lunch by the water. Please only accept this invitation if you plan to attend the event. Payment for this event is due no later than December 15th, 2025. The restaurant is a 3 minute walk from the train station.
Bring in the Christmas spirit with friends as you enjoy a delightful lunch by the water. Please only accept this invitation if you plan to attend the event. Payment for this event is due no later than December 15th, 2025. The restaurant is a 3 minute walk from the train station.
Roda De Samba 'Canta Um Samba Comigo'
Roda De Samba 'Canta Um Samba Comigo'
Have you ever taken part in a 'Roda de Samba'? This is an occasion also to discover an alternative area of Lisbon: 8 Marvila. I think it could be fun and I am planning to practise my Portugues while singing! Maybe we could have dine something over there. According to the organizers: Depois do s
Have you ever taken part in a 'Roda de Samba'? This is an occasion also to discover an alternative area of Lisbon: 8 Marvila. I think it could be fun and I am planning to practise my Portugues while singing! Maybe we could have dine something over there. According to the organizers: Depois do s
- Grand Finale - Year-End Dinner RÉVEILLON @ THE BEACH
Step into the New Year with us at an idyllic venue, a festive Year-End Dinner, and a private firework show lighting up the night sky. Just for us. ;-) Indulge in a festive Year-End Dinner, raise your glass to new beginnings, and step into the New Year under the glow of a private fireworks display..
Step into the New Year with us at an idyllic venue, a festive Year-End Dinner, and a private firework show lighting up the night sky. Just for us. ;-) Indulge in a festive Year-End Dinner, raise your glass to new beginnings, and step into the New Year under the glow of a private fireworks display..

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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.

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Rejuvenile Club Group
Rejuvenile Club Group
Networking Group
Networking Group
Art & Culture Group
Art & Culture Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Portugal from Chinese Expats

Of course, expat living in Portugal is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Chinese 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 Chinese in Portugal, residing in Lisbon, Porto, Faro and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Chinese in Lisbon or Chinese in Porto.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Chinese 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 China 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 Peking duck & hot pot in Porto.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Portugal to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Chinese embassy.

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

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Chinese 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 China and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Ni hao from our Chinese living in Portugal!

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