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. theu0020Algarve?

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 Theu0020Hague, 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.

Café E Conversa
Café E Conversa
Are you interested in improving your spoken Portuguese? Then why not join us at Café e Conversa? We meet every other Wednesday or Thursday at Starbucks in Peninsular Boutique Center to practise Portuguese over a cup of coffee. The conversation class starts at 11:30, so try to arrive at about 11:20.
Are you interested in improving your spoken Portuguese? Then why not join us at Café e Conversa? We meet every other Wednesday or Thursday at Starbucks in Peninsular Boutique Center to practise Portuguese over a cup of coffee. The conversation class starts at 11:30, so try to arrive at about 11:20.
Evening Christmas (Photo) Walk
Evening Christmas (Photo) Walk
Join me for a relaxed evening Christmas (photo) walk around Porto. We meet at Trindade metro, and from there wander down to Aliados to admire this year’s Christmas tree and lights. Then we head to Batalhas and Igrega do Idelfonso. From here we descend to São Bento and walk down the pedestrian Ru
Join me for a relaxed evening Christmas (photo) walk around Porto. We meet at Trindade metro, and from there wander down to Aliados to admire this year’s Christmas tree and lights. Then we head to Batalhas and Igrega do Idelfonso. From here we descend to São Bento and walk down the pedestrian Ru
InterNations Lisbon | CHRISTMAS CHAOS 2025 | Official Event
🎄🎧 Get ready, because this year we’re turning the holiday spirit ALL the way up 🎧🎄 We’ll have two DJs dropping relentless sets that will keep the floor shaking and the vibes sky-high. IT WILL BE DJ ROSÁRIO’S B-DAY THIS DAY! Expect heavy beats, wild remixes, and absolutely zero moments to catch
🎄🎧 Get ready, because this year we’re turning the holiday spirit ALL the way up 🎧🎄 We’ll have two DJs dropping relentless sets that will keep the floor shaking and the vibes sky-high. IT WILL BE DJ ROSÁRIO’S B-DAY THIS DAY! Expect heavy beats, wild remixes, and absolutely zero moments to catch
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

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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 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 theu0020Algarve to theu0020Serrau0020dau0020Estrelau0020mountainu0020range,u0020theu0020Dourou0020Valley, 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 cozidou0020u00E0u0020Portuguesa, 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 theu0020castlesu0020ofu0020Guimaru00E3es,u0020theu0020birthplaceu0020ofu0020theu0020nation 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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