InterNations – Uniting Dutch living in Portugal

Would you like to get in touch with other Dutch in Portugal? Are you in need of help and advice from your Dutch compatriots? Or would you like to join other Dutch 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 the Netherlands 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 Dutch expats in Portugal, coming from all corners of the Netherlands - from The Hague, over Amsterdam to Rotterdam.

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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 Dutch at our events in Portugal

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

InterNations Lisbon | Bloom & Networking Event
InterNations Lisbon | Bloom & Networking Event
Let your network bloom 🌿 Step into the hidden oasis of 39 Degraus on May 2 for a fresh, feel-good evening of connections, cocktails, and good vibes. Meet new people, spark ideas, and grow your circle in a cozy, tucked-away setting where networking feels natural (and actually fun). How to find us:
Let your network bloom 🌿 Step into the hidden oasis of 39 Degraus on May 2 for a fresh, feel-good evening of connections, cocktails, and good vibes. Meet new people, spark ideas, and grow your circle in a cozy, tucked-away setting where networking feels natural (and actually fun). How to find us:
Café E Conversa
Café E Conversa
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
Cold Mountain (2003)
Cold Mountain (2003)
A wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman (Jude Law) deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada (Nicole Kidman), who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistan
A wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman (Jude Law) deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada (Nicole Kidman), who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistan
An Eclectic Dinner Evening of Food & Networking!
Dear Global Minds, Let’s get together for another evening of great food, vibrant conversations, and international networking in one of Porto’s most unique and iconic venues! For next week's dinner, we are heading to Maus Hábitos. Located on the 4th floor of an art deco parking garage, it is an inc
Dear Global Minds, Let’s get together for another evening of great food, vibrant conversations, and international networking in one of Porto’s most unique and iconic venues! For next week's dinner, we are heading to Maus Hábitos. Located on the 4th floor of an art deco parking garage, it is an inc

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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

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Find Tips and Advice on Portugal from Dutch Expats

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

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Dutch 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 the Netherlands 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 stamppot in Porto.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Portugal to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Dutch embassy.

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

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

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