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InterNations – The Place for Finns Living in Portugal

Want to connect with the expat community of Finns in Portugal? Looking for Finnish compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Finnish expats to go on an excursion to the Algarve with?

InterNations Portugal offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Portugal or are still in Finland planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Finnish expats in Portugal is going very strong, with members having roots all across Finland - from Oulu, over Pori to Helsinki.

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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.

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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 Finns at our events in Portugal

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

InterNations Lisbon | September Event & 19th Anniversary
Come and join us to celebrate the end of Summer and InterNations' 19th anniversary! All are welcomed. Come at your own pace, meet new and old friends, and order a nice cocktail at the bar. The capacity of the venue is limited. Please arrive early if you want to make sure you get access to the ven
Come and join us to celebrate the end of Summer and InterNations' 19th anniversary! All are welcomed. Come at your own pace, meet new and old friends, and order a nice cocktail at the bar. The capacity of the venue is limited. Please arrive early if you want to make sure you get access to the ven
The Healing Touch. Exposition of Mozambique Ceramics
The Healing Touch. Exposition of Mozambique Ceramics
(...) Protected content (...) - Mario Cesariny presents a new solo exhibition "The healing touch" by renowned Mozambican artist Reinata Sadimba. Curator, Carlos Cabral Nunes, is ready to bring you to the world on transforming power of art. This presentation at Casa da Liberdade precedes Renata Sa
(...) Protected content (...) - Mario Cesariny presents a new solo exhibition "The healing touch" by renowned Mozambican artist Reinata Sadimba. Curator, Carlos Cabral Nunes, is ready to bring you to the world on transforming power of art. This presentation at Casa da Liberdade precedes Renata Sa
Cafe E Conversa
Cafe E Conversa
Speak European Portuguese in a small, relaxed focused conversation group. (A1-B2). No grammar lessons to memorize, but no chatting in languages other than Portuguese.
Speak European Portuguese in a small, relaxed focused conversation group. (A1-B2). No grammar lessons to memorize, but no chatting in languages other than Portuguese.
The Quiet American (2002)
The Quiet American (2002)
From the classic novel by Graham Greene comes a murder mystery centered on a love triangle set against the French Indochina War in Vietnam, circa 1952. It's the story of a veteran English journalist (Michael Caine), a young American (Brendan Fraser), and a beautiful Vietnamese woman caught between t
From the classic novel by Graham Greene comes a murder mystery centered on a love triangle set against the French Indochina War in Vietnam, circa 1952. It's the story of a veteran English journalist (Michael Caine), a young American (Brendan Fraser), and a beautiful Vietnamese woman caught between t

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Why Finnish expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Finnish members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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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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Tips and Advice on Portugal from Your Fellow Finnish Expats

Obviously, expat life in Portugal goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Finns is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Portuguese mentality and way of life. Finns in Portugal are a part of our community, calling cities such as Porto, Faro, Lisbon, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Finns in Lisbon, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Finnish delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Portuguese InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Finland.
  • On the Portugal Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get poronkäristys in Lisbon, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Portugal has information on the nearest Finnish embassy and many other institutions.

From the Algarve to the Serra da Estrela mountain range, the Douro Valley, you can meet supportive and friendly Finnish expats in Portugal on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Finns in Portugal

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Portugal. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Portuguese cozido à Portuguesa, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Lisbon’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Portugal? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the westernmost point of mainland Europe and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Finland and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Hyvää päivää from our Finns living in Portugal!

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