InterNations – The Place for New Zealanders Living in Qatar
Want to connect with the expat community of New Zealanders in Qatar? Looking for New Zealand compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other New Zealand expats to go on an excursion to the spectacular Khor al Adaid with?
InterNations Qatar offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Qatar or are still in New Zealand 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 New Zealand expats in Qatar is going very strong, with members having roots all across New Zealand - from Christchurch, over Auckland to Wellington.
Juan Garcia
The Persian Gulf is a long way from home, so I was especially glad to discover this super expat community for Doha.
Amarilis Castillo
I loved the InterNations expat gatherings in Doha, and I hope we'll have another opportunity to meet up at 'La Villa' or the golf range.
Meet other New Zealanders at our events in Qatar
Attend our monthly events and activities for New Zealanders expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Why expats from New Zealand 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 Kiwi members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.
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.
Tips and Advice on Qatar from Your Fellow New Zealand Expats
Obviously, expat life in Qatar goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow New\ Zealanders is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Qatari mentality and way of life. New\ Zealanders in Qatar are a part of our community, calling cities such as Al-Khor, Rayyan, Doha, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow New\ Zealanders in Doha, for example.
Wondering where to shop for New\ Zealand delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Qatari InterNations Community!
- Our network is the best place to meet expats from New\ Zealand.
- On the Qatar 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 pavlova in Doha, etc.
- The InterNations Places database for Qatar has information on the nearest New\ Zealand embassy and many other institutions.
From the\ spectacular\ Khor\ al\ Adaid to the\ booming\ city\ of\ Doha, you can meet supportive and friendly New\ Zealand expats in Qatar on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow New Zealanders in Qatar
Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Qatar. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Qatari harees, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Doha’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Qatar? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see fruit-flavoured\ tobacco\ at\ countless\ sheesha\ caf\és and other beautiful landmarks.
Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from New\ Zealand and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Hello from our New\ Zealanders living in Qatar!