Looking for South African Expats in Portugal?

Why South African 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 South African members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Tips and Advice on Portugal from Your Fellow South African Expats

Obviously, expat life in Portugal goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans 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. South Africans 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 South Africans in Lisbon, for example.

Wondering where to shop for South African 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 South Africa.
• 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 bobotie in Lisbon, etc.
• The InterNations Places database for Portugal has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.

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

Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans 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 South Africa and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Portugal!