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. the Algarve?

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.

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!

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.

Art Talk and Exposition
Art Talk and Exposition
Cozy meet up with the African sculptor, Toure Yacouba, in the private space. He lives constantly in Burkina Faco, in the capital Ouagadougou and after participating in French and Swiss expositions he comes to Lisbon only for few days. He inherits his mastership in bronze casting from his ancestors.
Cozy meet up with the African sculptor, Toure Yacouba, in the private space. He lives constantly in Burkina Faco, in the capital Ouagadougou and after participating in French and Swiss expositions he comes to Lisbon only for few days. He inherits his mastership in bronze casting from his ancestors.
InterNations Porto: an Evening of Wow!
InterNations Porto: an Evening of Wow!
Summer or winter, rain or shine, there's always a spectacular view at Angel's Share. It's not only one of the best views in Porto, it's also one of the best views OF Porto (I took the cover photo for this event from my table earlier this evening - seriously, the views are unbeatable). And the bar it
Summer or winter, rain or shine, there's always a spectacular view at Angel's Share. It's not only one of the best views in Porto, it's also one of the best views OF Porto (I took the cover photo for this event from my table earlier this evening - seriously, the views are unbeatable). And the bar it
Listening Twice - the Conductor
Listening Twice - the Conductor
Payment in advance to: MBWay 912 344 777 Bank transfer please send a WhatsApp for Account Nr. Limited seats - First pay first served Let’s learn more about the work of the conductor at the head of an orchestra, his importance, and the roles he plays in transforming the score into real music. Like
Payment in advance to: MBWay 912 344 777 Bank transfer please send a WhatsApp for Account Nr. Limited seats - First pay first served Let’s learn more about the work of the conductor at the head of an orchestra, his importance, and the roles he plays in transforming the score into real music. Like
🎅🎄Light and Orchestra Show With Pyrotechnic Effects
📅 Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025 🕕 Time: 6:30 PM/18:30 (...) Protected content (...) Let’s gather to celebrate the start of Lisbon’s festive season together! Join fellow InterNations members for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Praça do Comércio, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
📅 Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025 🕕 Time: 6:30 PM/18:30 (...) Protected content (...) Let’s gather to celebrate the start of Lisbon’s festive season together! Join fellow InterNations members for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Praça do Comércio, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

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

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\ Guimar\ães,\ 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!