InterNations – Connecting Portuguese living in Somalia

Are you looking for fellow Portuguese in Somalia? Do you need advice and tips from your Portuguese countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Portuguese expats to discover attractions like the rugged east-west ranges of the Karkaar Mountains together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Somalia or still residing at home in Portugal to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Somalia provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Portuguese expats in Somalia, hailing from all across Portugal - from Faro, over Porto to Lisbon.

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Tobias Karlsen

Tobias Karlsen

My job in Mogadishu brought me here, but I found great people to network and stay in touch with on the InterNations platform.

Maria Borges

Maria Borges

Through InterNations, I found out more about expat health care and development aid in Somalia. Thanks!

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 Portuguese at our events in Somalia

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

Somalida Maanta, The Somalis of Today
At Bakaraha: New Mugadishu Restaurant Contact; Hashim Ali 2521-558-36982
At Bakaraha: New Mugadishu Restaurant Contact; Hashim Ali 2521-558-36982
Prayer for Peace in Somalia.
Prayer for Peace in Somalia.
On behalf of WICO org. International Prayer Day for Peace in Somalia. Friday, 5 June 2009 starting 6:00 AM.\r\nWar, drought and malnutrition are thrusting Somalia towards even greater catastrophe. Tens of thousands are on the move, hundreds of thousands are displaced and more than three million are
On behalf of WICO org. International Prayer Day for Peace in Somalia. Friday, 5 June 2009 starting 6:00 AM.\r\nWar, drought and malnutrition are thrusting Somalia towards even greater catastrophe. Tens of thousands are on the move, hundreds of thousands are displaced and more than three million are

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Why Portuguese 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 Portuguese 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.

Mogadishu Community Group
Mogadishu Community Group

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Receive Information and Tips about Somalia from Portuguese Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Somalia is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Portuguese compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Somali culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Portuguese in Somalia, living in Mogadishu, Kismayo, Hargaisa and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofPortuguese in Mogadishu.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Portuguese food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Portuguese InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Portugal in Somalia.
  • Receive and share advice in our Somalia Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for cozido\ \à\ Portuguesa in Mogadishu...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Somalia to find institutions like the nearest Portuguese embassy and many others.

From the\ rugged\ east-west\ ranges\ of\ the\ Karkaar\ Mountains to the\ Gulf\ of\ Aden, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Portuguese expats in Somalia.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Portuguese in Somalia

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Somalia. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Somali halwo, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Mogadishu's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the\ Suuqa\ Bakaaraha\ in\ Mogadishu, the\ autonomous\ region\ of\ Somaliland, and other impressive landmarks across Somalia.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Portugal and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Ol\á from our Portuguese living in Somalia!

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