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.

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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.

Hamnet Co-Producer Steven Spielberg
Hamnet Co-Producer Steven Spielberg
The movie is in English. Subtitle in Portugues. "Hamnet," Zhao returns to the intimacy of human drama, following a William Shakespeare (1564-1616) devastated by the death of his son, an experience that would be at the origin of Hamlet, one of his masterpieces. The screenplay, written by the director
The movie is in English. Subtitle in Portugues. "Hamnet," Zhao returns to the intimacy of human drama, following a William Shakespeare (1564-1616) devastated by the death of his son, an experience that would be at the origin of Hamlet, one of his masterpieces. The screenplay, written by the director
Café E Conversa – Practise Spoken European Portuguese
A relaxed Portuguese-only conversation hour for learners at A1–B1 level who want real speaking practice. Not for complete beginners, not for fluent speakers, and not a social or networking meetup — just speaking Portuguese over coffee. Are you interested in improving your spoken Portuguese? Then wh
A relaxed Portuguese-only conversation hour for learners at A1–B1 level who want real speaking practice. Not for complete beginners, not for fluent speakers, and not a social or networking meetup — just speaking Portuguese over coffee. Are you interested in improving your spoken Portuguese? Then wh
InterNations Porto Carnival Time!
InterNations Porto Carnival Time!
As a tribute to Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, our February event will be held at an iconic Brazilian bar: Igrejinha, Boteco Brasileiro. In a unique and vibrant atmosphere, we await you to enjoy some great drinks accompanied by unique Brazilian delicacies during Carnival season. We hope to see you all t
As a tribute to Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, our February event will be held at an iconic Brazilian bar: Igrejinha, Boteco Brasileiro. In a unique and vibrant atmosphere, we await you to enjoy some great drinks accompanied by unique Brazilian delicacies during Carnival season. We hope to see you all t
InterNations Lisbon | Thursday Networking Drinks @ Papoila
Looking for a spot that works perfectly for a big enough crowd, yet cozy and intimate enough to talk and meet new people? Papoila Bar has got you covered. Great floral signature cocktails, including 0.0% alcohol ones, yummy snacks and the right vibe - everything you need to make a night full of ming
Looking for a spot that works perfectly for a big enough crowd, yet cozy and intimate enough to talk and meet new people? Papoila Bar has got you covered. Great floral signature cocktails, including 0.0% alcohol ones, yummy snacks and the right vibe - everything you need to make a night full of ming

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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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